The weekend saw a programme of league and cup fixtures take place. A high-quality encounter at the top of Division Two stood out, with leaders Fitton Hill securing a late 1-1 draw at 10-man Timperley Villa. Timperley took the lead but were reduced to 10 men and Fitton Hill took advantage, sharing the spoils to remain three points clear. Stoconians are level with Timperley after a tight 2-1 win over Milltown, while Abacus Media crushed Swinton 8-3 to notch their first win of t

Most of the teams in the L&C were able to shake off their pre-season dust in an action-packed programme of league and County Cup competitions The RFAITS Premier Division’s showcase game of the weekend came at Bedians who held reigning champions Wythenshawe Wanderers to a 3-3 draw in a breathless encounter. Wanderers flew out of the traps with two well-taken early strikes, but Bedians had restored parity by the break. The visitors’ goalkeeper Leyton Entwistle was in inspired f