BLACON YC Reserves claimed top spot in the Premier Division with a 2-1 win against Tarporley Vics.

They now lead Hoole Rangers by one point after they lost 4-2 at Team Highfield thanks to goals from Gary Ellams (2), Graham Carine and Tom Smith's first for the club.

Chester Nomads Seconds maintained their early-season challenge with a 3-1 victory against Cestrian Alex and Frodsham United secured an emphatic 5-1 win against bottom side Barrow, with goals from Jimmy Leck, Mark Southall, Lee Allan and Robby Leck (2).

Newton Athletic Youth beat Kydds Athletic 3-1 and Brewery Arms edged a five-goal thriller at home to Duddon United.

Team Highfield Reserves maintained their 100% record at the top of Division One with an entertaining 5-3 win at Ashton Lions. Ryan Roddy was the star for the away side, as he notched a hat-trick.

Castrol Social remain in second place after an emphatic 7-1 win at Crossway. They have now won all three of their matches, conceding just one goal.

Chester Nomads Thirds remain rooted at the foot of the table after a 1-0 defeat at home to Runcorn Albion, while Rangers Brakes and Kelsall fought out a 2-2 draw.

Elsewhere Bank of Scotland edged past Barrow Athletic 2nds 1-0 and Tarvin Athletic drew 1-1 at home against Bebington Athletic.