AGD SHUTTERS moved into the next round of the Margaret Taylor Memorial Shield, after a 2-2 draw in the group matches.

Shutters went in front through Roberts, only to let the lead slip when Moss equalised for Hulton Lane. In the second half Barrow put Shutters in front again, only to let the lead slip when sub Wild equalised for Hulton Lane. Shutters held on to go through to play Masons Arms in the next round.

Premier Division Horwich RMI were too strong for Second Division Sharples. Horwich running out 8-4 winners.

In Division one Ellesmere had an excellent victory over Samba 3-2.

Britannia Inn proved too strong for Royal, with a 5-1 victory. Thompson, Unsworth, Garrard, Hayes and Grewcock all on target for Britannia. Goodridge replied for Royal.

Premier Division champions Astley Miners were held to a 1-1 draw with Bulls Head, who went in front after 33 minutes and held on until the 80th minute, when Higson equalised for Miners.

Farnworth Vets' 4-3 victory over Gatehouse keep their chance of runners up spot alive.

King William had an excellent 1-0 victory over Unity Brook, Lee Ferendenous on target for King William.

Cheetham Arms' victory over Cattlemarket keep their chance of runners up spot still alive. AGD SHUTTERS moved into the next round of the Margaret Taylor Memorial Shield, after a 2-2 draw in the group matches. Shutters went in front through Roberts, only to let the lead slip when Moss equalised for Hulton Lane. In the second half Barrow put Shutters in front again, only to let the lead slip when sub Wild equalised for Hulton Lane. Shutters held on to go through to play Masons Arms in the next round.

Premier Division Horwich RMI were too strong for Second Division Sharples. Horwich running out 8-4 winners.

In Division one Ellesmere had an excellent victory over Samba 3-2.

Britannia Inn proved too strong for Royal, with a 5-1 victory. Thompson, Unsworth, Garrard, Hayes and Grewcock all on target for Britannia. Goodridge replied for Royal.

Premier Division champions Astley Miners were held to a 1-1 draw with Bulls Head, who went in front after 33 minutes and held on until the 80th minute, when Higson equalised for Miners.

Farnworth Vets' 4-3 victory over Gatehouse keep their chance of runners up spot alive.

In Division Two, Rigby Taylor sealed the championship with a 5-2 victory against Breightmet Rovers. For Rigby's, Saunders and Irving both scored two goals each with one goal coming from Callow. Kirkman replied for Breightmet with two goals.