Houlihan's Birkenhead Sunday League report by Grahame Sutherland

AN emphatic 4-2 victory over nearest rivals FC Prenton enabled Dock to retain the Premiership title for the fourth successive season.

Goals by Richie White, 2, Keiron Fleetwood and Ian Brunt more than cancelled out Shaun Garnett's goal which gave FC Prenton an early lead.

In Division One, Steve Mills and Mark Bishop were on target in Houlihan's Variety Club's 2-0 triumph over Royal Sun Alliance to set up a nail-biting finale to the promotion race to the Premiership.

Table leaders Stirrup Sports & Social (Carl Maughan, Mike Gormley) had a major jolt to their title aspirations as they lost 3-2 to Nova.

Woodchurch (Steve Upton) also dropped vital points in a 1-1 home draw with St John's Celtic, who were gifted an own goal.

Woodside Hotel continue to set the pace at the top of Division Two. Ray Cox, Mike Brett, Matty O'Shea scored in a 4-2 win over Birkenhead Park (Jamie Quinlan, 2).

Joey Martin is the toast of Horse & Jockey, his fantastic four goals securing all three points in a 4-0 success at Tranmere Vics.

Sandbrook (Craig Houghton, Glen Fleetwood) earned only their second point of the season in a 2-2 draw with K-Seal Glass.

In Division Three, Twelfth Man Celtic's season ended on a high note - a 3-1 win over Wirral Liberals sees the Greasby team gaining promotion to Division Two as runners-up to champions Windmill FC.