A second half brace from Brendan Smith, the winner coming late on, saw Leigh home and remain in second spot.
The key clash of the day saw East Manchester take on Atherton Town, and it was the visitors who rekindled their title hopes with a 3-1 win at the Butchers Arms. Phil Hornby hit two vital goals for Town with Danny Christie adding the third, Danny Self netting for East.
Springhead sealed a crucial win at Pennington, Dave Clegg, Andy Fulham and Andy Heffernan all scoring in a 3-0 win
Hindsford found their feet with a solid 2-1 win at Breightmet United, Jamie Baxter putting United ahead before Chris Jolley levelled for the Tonics. It looked like the sides' would take a point apiece until a Danny Toone strike late on won it for Hindsford.
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