The Manchester League outfit surged into a 3-0 lead thanks to a first half hat-trick from Rory McDowell before a brace from new signing Jim Parker hauled the Blues back into it.

And second half strikes from Dave Worthington, Craig Dewhurst and Nick Bennett saw Steve Parry's men complete their comeback in style.

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