IN the Lancashire Amateur Shield, Hindsford AFC returned from Turton with a 2-1 win, Scott Jones opening the scoring for the Tonics before Neil Critchley confirmed the victory.

In the Premier Division, Leigh Athletic and Atherton Town had to settle for a point apiece following a tense local derby at Madley Park, which ended 1-1, Danny Wilson putting the Latics ahead before Liam Ralf levelled for Town.

Irlam MS's hopes of climbing to the top were thwarted in a nine-goal thriller at Royton Town, where the home side won 5-4.

Mitchells levelled four times but lost out to goals from Paul Ashton (2), Carl Taylor, Callum Frizzell, Dean Smith, Mark Bradshaw (2), John Robinson and Tony Camilleri, all equalising for the visitors.

In the First Division Breightmet United saw a 3-0 half-time lead slip as they drew 3-3 with Warth Fold.

Milton and Wythenshawe Town ended all square at 1-1 and Belden cut loose after half-time to defeat Unsworth 5-1, Chris Armstrong hitting a hat-trick.

The Whalley Range revivel continued with a 5-0 win over a fading Hollinwood, but Tintwistle Villa saw their stock rise with a 1-0 win over Old Alts.

In the Murray Shield, Highfield United rode out a spirited late comeback to defeat Ashton Athletic 6-5, Joey Jarratt and Keith Ingham scoring a brace each for United with Dave Hitchin striking twice for the visitors.

Wilmslow Albion carry Manchester League into the Third Round of the Cheshire Amateur Cup thanks to a 2-0 win at FC Pensby, Scott Flanagan and Mickey Beirne finding the net.

Stockport Georgians went out 4-2 at Heswall, James Bowden heading the visitors ahead before the West Cheshire League side took control, Martin Hodson scoring a spectacular late goal for Georgians.