OWLEY Wood A extended their lead at the Mid Cheshire League Premier Division summit to 20 points after winning 5-2 at Winsford Cons A.

Closest rivals Pockets C slipped up, going down to a 6-1 defeat at Castle Private A.

Champions Middlewich Legion D lost to their Legion A clubmates, while Riley’s thumped back-markers Middlewich Legion B.

Castle Private B continued to lead the way in Division One, beating second-placed Wharton Cons D. Cygnet, in third position, were narrow victors against rock-bottom Pockets A while Winnington C boosted further their hopes of avoiding relegation by winning at Owley Wood D.

Division Two leaders Winnington A proved too strong for clubmates Winnington D, while Cosey Club kept hold of second spot after edging Moulton.

Wharton Cons C, pacesetters in Division Three, whitewashed lowly Owley Wood C while Meadowbank A surprised promotion-chasing Wharton Cons A.