Winnington Park Ladies 4 Sale Ladies 5

DEPLETED Winnington Park were edged out in a nine-goal thriller with title favourites Sale on Saturday.

Bolstered by second-team regulars, they established a surprise interval lead.

Goalkeeper Karen Smith was kept busy at the other end, protected by defensive duo Amy Holehouse and Jane Turley.

Jaz Barlow, Jen Young and Rhona Logie were on target, but Ellie Capstick’s flick arrived too late to alter the outcome.

Third-placed Park visit Macclesfield this weekend.