SAFE from relegation, Christleton’s season began to wind down with a 3-0 loss at Poulton Victoria on Monday in Division One of the West Cheshire League.
They also lost 2-1 at Maghull on Saturday, as former title contenders Upton AA lost 2-0 at home to Ellesmere Port.
Willaston are favourites to follow Helsby up from Division Two after their victory over Bronze Social.
James Clare and Dave Forbes found the net in their 2-1 win.
Having guaranteed their safety, Chester Nomads shared the points with Bebington Athletic in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, Gary Barton scoring, before losing to West Kirby Reserves on Monday.
Champions Helsby lost 2-1 at Ashville on Monday.
Christleton Reserves’ hopes of promotion from Division Three were dashed on Monday after a 0-0 draw with Richmond RRJ.
On Saturday they also drew 1-1 with Ashville Reserves, Danny Carter on target.
After their cup final defeat, Blacon YC Reserves lost two home games, on Monday to Ellesmere Port Reserves 3-1 and 4-2 to Hale on Saturday.
St Werburgh’s beat Manor Athletic 2-1 on Monday after drawing 1-1 with Richmond RRJ on Saturday. Liam Gough scored for Saints.
Capenhurst Villa Reserves drew 0-0 with Upton AA Reserves on Monday.
