BALLYMACASH YM's hopes of retaining the South Antrim League Premier Division title took another blow when they lost 3-2 away to Braniel YM after taking a 2-0 lead, which follows being held to a draw the previous week by Lambeg Rangers.

The top two had also slipped up a week ago but both got back on track. Glaston eased to a 5-1 win at home to Bloomfield III and second-placed Sandy Row beat Sporting Lisburn 4-2 with Paul Hill providing the inspiration.

Grant McPherson hit four of the goals in Lambeg Rangers 5-2 derby win over Lambeg Star, Ballynafeigh YM moved to safety with a 3-1 win over First Lisburn and Belvoir FC had a 4-2 success over Victoria Athletic.

In Division 1, another four goal hero was Willie Hull as Warren YM improved life at the top with a 6-2 win over Sporting Lisburn II, while Orangefield OB III slumped from a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3 to ten men, Lisburn Rangers III and South Antrim had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Ballymacash YM II.

FC Utd Lisburn beat Glenavy III 4-1 and Cregagh Wanderers were 5-2 winners against Belvoir FC II, thanks to a hat-trick from Graham Montgomery.