ST Michael's may slightly regret - if not rue - the fact the Warrington & District League's Frontrunner Premier Division title was won with time to spare.
In the ensuing fortnight, they have lost all remaining fixtures.
A 3-0 reversal to Eagle Sports was some measure of revenge for the second-placed side.
The final table still shows the Mike's to be champions, by a single point.
Moore United, meanwhile, blew their chance to overhaul Whiston for fourth slot - losing by the odd goal in three in midweek.
Greenalls' improvement continued with a 2-2 draw against Haydock but this doesn't prevent the drop to Division One, where Blackbrook ensured survival.
The Division Two title remains in the balance - Halton Borough holding a tentative lead over General Chemicals Res.
Chemicals could secure the title with a win in any of their final-week fixtures - against Parklands or Grange Safeway. Matthiola were thumped 3-0 by Parklands at Fiddlers Ferry and the former's survival hinges on their weekend result against Spartak.
The losers will almost certainly head back to Division Three.
Runcorn Albion are well placed to secure third spot - their 4-2 win over Burtonwood Albion included a Danny Stubbs hat-trick - with his left foot, right foot and head.
Ken Newby hit a scorching 35-yarder to wrap up the win.
The Reg Oliver Trophy was claimed by Ford Reserves in the gathering gloom at St Alban's on Thursday.
Opponents Daten 3rd took a slender advantage into the last quarter but Ford equalised with a fine far-post header.
Extra-time could not settle the issue, with both sides squandering half-chances.
Inevitably, the penalty shootout was a tense affair with both sides missing twice before sudden death produced the winner.
Ford Reserves' win seals a fine double as they won Reserve Division One unbeaten.
Tonight, the Daten Club in Culcheth, Warrington, hosts the Drinkwater Cup final. Widnesbased Division Three champions Mill Brow will be looking for an upset against hot favourites and Premier Division side Haydock hot. Kick-off is at 6.30pm.
