GREENBANK A need just one more victory to make sure they win a race for the title in the Northwich and District League’s second tier.

Nigel Massey won a final-frame decider at third-placed Barn Owl E on Wednesday, ending the hosts’ remaining hopes of being promoted to the top flight.

Nectar’s, conquerors of Moulton Legion, can celebrate that achievement instead.

At the bottom, Witton Chimes A’s revival appears to have ended following a home defeat to relegation-rivals Owley Wood – a contest they led 3-1.

Lion A lost at Iron Bridge after Pete Watson claimed victory in the seventh frame, while Greenbank C boosted their survival chances by coming from behind to beat Barn Owl B.

A destination for the Division Three title will only be know following the final round of matches.

Lion A, buoyed by a second maximum break of the campaign by Antony Dale and a first for Adrian Faulkner, whitewashed Blue Barrel A.

It leaves them six points clear of rivals Bowling Green, who were convincing victors at home to Witton Chimes B.

Barn Owl A will finish third after skipper Dave Wright held his nerve to win a deciding frame against their guests Green Dragon B.

In Division One, a battle to finish as runners-up to Gladstone C is still undecided.

Gladstone A’s defeat of Castle Private C leaves them two points clear of Rudheath with one match left.

The men from Middlewich Road have an added incentive to win their remaining fixture, which is against the newly-crowned champions; a victory will prevent Gladstone reaching the end of the season with an unblemished record – a feat only they have managed previously.

Barn Owl C’s relegation was confirmed following a defeat at Green Dragon A, while Andy Hamman’s success in a deciding frame secured victory for Castle Private A against their clubmates.

Results

Northwich and District League

Week 23, Division One: Barn Owl D 2 Rudheath 5; Castle Pvt B 3 Castle Pvt A 4; Gladstone A 5 Castle Pvt C 2; Gladstone C 5 Gladstone B 2; Green Dragon A 6 Barn Owl C 1

Division Two: Barn Owl E 3 Greenbank A 4; Greenbank C 4 Barn Owl B 3; Iron Bridge 4 Lion A 3; Nectar’s 6 Moulton Legion 1; Witton Chimes A 3 Owley Wood 4

Division Three: Barn Owl A 4 Green Dragon B 3; Blue Barrel B 1 Salt Barge 6; Bowling Green 6 Witton Chimes B 1; Greenbank B 3 Barn Owl H 4; Lion B 7 Blue Barrel A 0

Additional reporting by Kevin Barry