Air Miles Travel Company Manchester Football League Review: ELTON Vale came back from three goals down against Air Miles Manchester League leaders Royton Town - but still lost 3-4.
Vale now look destined for relegation from the Premier Division after this midweek defeat.
Steve Dearden, Steve Howson and Steve Smith hauled Vale back into the game when all seemed lost - but Danny Taylor's late winner for Royton leaves them needing three points to clinch the title.
Prestwich Heys stayed second after a 0-0 draw with Stockport Georgians.
Highfield United rued not taking their chances as Springhead snatched a 1-1 draw thanks to a Bobby Fulham penalty. Marley Clarke had earlier given Field the lead.
In Division One, Hindsford AFC edged themselves to a 3-2 over Manchester Titans.
Matt Toone, Simon Hampson and Danny Woods netted for the Tonics, with Joe Igenoza and Sean Giblin replying for the visitors.
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