LEIGH Athletic's defensive horror-show allowed Elton Vale a deserved three points following a 4-3 win in the Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division.

Derek Watson hit a hat-trick, with John Price also scoring. Danny Wilson, Bren Smith and Paul Gibbons netted for the Latics.

Also on the up were Atherton Town, who now sit ominously in fifth spot courtesy of a Clint McLoughlin goal in the first half of their home game with Springhead, whose own hopes need a boost.

First half goals from Abid Uddin and Jonathon Lyons were enough to give Prestwich Heys title hopes a shot in the arm as they won 2-0 at New Mills.

Breightmet United remain the favourites for promotion from the First Division after a 4-2 home victory over Wythenshawe Town, who had forced themselves back in the frame of late.

Dean Banks, Paul Aldred, Gary McShane and an own goal saw United home in style with Sukru Tuysue and Stuart Brunton replying for Town.

Unsworth continued their own excellent form with a 2-0 win at Milton.