POCKETS’ bid to catch long-term frontrunners Owley Wood A was boosted by a 5-2 win over reigning champions Middlewich Legion D.

Owley Wood A’s first win in three came 4-3 against Riley's.

Castle Private A thumped Winsford Cons 6-1, while in the battle of the bottom sides Middlewich Legion A beat B 4-3.

In the first division, frontrunners Castle Private B beat lowly Owley Wood D 4-3 and the same score was enough for second-placed Wharton Cons D against Cygnet, helped by Sam Throsby’s 61 break.

Winsford Cons stopped Winnington C's winning run and Owley Wood B sneaked victory against Pockets.

Moulton enjoyed a 6-1 win over former Division Two leaders Winnington A to help Cosey Club go top by a point after a 4-3 win against Wharton Cons B.

Victoria D hammered their B side 6-1 and Pockets D scraped a 4-3 win over Winnington D.

Division Three table-toppers Wharton Cons C were beaten 4-3 by second place Wharton Cons A.

Back-markers Victoria C stormed to a 4-3 win at Castle Private as Meadowbank B beat Owley Wood C 4-3.