EAST VILLA move a point clear of their nearest challengers Old Xavs in the Premier Division after a 2-2 draw at home to REMYCA United.

Lee Peagram and Paul McGuiness struck for Villa while Paul Smith and Steven Westhead scored for REMYCA United, who remain second bottom of the table.

Essemmay OB move up to fourth after a 7-3 mauling of ROMA.

Steve Lewis hit a hat-trick and was aided by a Colin Mee brace and Ray Putterill strike. ROMA scored through Carl Richards (2) and Daniel Parry.

Warbreck stay 11th after a 1-1 draw with Page Celtic, who scored first through Thomas Sweeney while the reply came from John Humphrey.

Sacre Coeur FP and Cheshire Lines shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw as Danny van Den Bos and Scott Kearns’ efforts were cancelled out by John Carragher and Robin Miles.

In Division One, West Everton Xavs took advantage of the leaders Stoneycroft in Cup action to close the gap at the top to just one point after a 3-0 away win at Copperas Hill. Williamson was again on the scoresheet with a brace and was aided by McArdle.

Collegiate OB move up to ninth after a smart 2-1 away win at Edge Hill, Phil Evans 11th goal of the season was not enough for the points as Collegiate OB scored twice through Joe McCann.

Pinewoods stay fourth despite a 6-4 away win at BRNESC.

Owens hit a brace for the visitors and was aided by a Chambers strike.

Alumni registered only their first win of the season (5-2) away at Lucas Sports to move off the bottom position, Martin English with a brace.

Finally, NELTC were hammered 9-0 by high-flying Liverpool North, and are firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, Steve Andrews the highlight with a hat-trick while Dave Foulkes also struck.