A FIRST defeat for Phoenix FC versus Glenavon Athletic cost them the leadership of the Grove Youth Division as they lost a stirring fixture 3-2 - as Nathan Beattie, Scott Newsham and an own-goal were recorded for Athletic and Ollie Lowe bagged a brace for Phoenix.

Taking over top spot on goal difference are Higher Bebington JFC following their hard fought 2-2 draw against Wallasey Wanderers, thanks to goals from Adam Smith and Joe Irvine, with Adam Walker netting a brace in response.

Two goals from Paul Keenan allied to singles from Liam Cullen and Morgan Galer gave Irby Youth a 4-1 win over Park Royal whose lone scorer was Luke Taylor.

Derby day between Eastham Rangers Jets and Colts ended in a 3-3 stalemate as Daniel Shepherd, James Pimblett and Dan McEntee netted for Jets and hitting the responses for Colts were Harry Baldwin-Brown scoring twice and Harry Deijnen with a single.

AC Hoylake beat Manor Youth 3-1 to go into second place in the Dundee Youth division with goals from Joe D Henin (2) and Callum Shimmon and Connor Lloyd-Jones netted the lone reply.

Premier Division action saw Poulton Royal ease home 4-0 against Grange Hearts as John Pomphrett bagged a fine hat-trick and Jay Thompson added the extra.

Woodchurch United now lead the table after beating close rivals Millhouse 5-2 with Tom Holmes netting a treble and both Ben Holmes and Dan Povall adding singles in a good team effort.

Yet another distinguished performance by Lord Nelson saw them come from 2-1 down to beat promotion hopefuls Liver View 7-2 thanks to Jason Rigby (2), Carl Barker, Lee Pickles, Ray Hoey, Jordan Griffiths and Dale Atherton all finding the net.

Also scoring seven were Matrix FC who beat AFC Time 7-4, with Matty Madden (3), Andrew O'Connor, Kieran Humphreys, Terry Mountcastle and Tom Daniels hitting the target.

Staying second are JASGA PV after victory over Saddle Inn due to Tom Freeman (2), Ben Speed (2), Stewart Speed, Dan Speed, Daren Pritchard, Adam Baxter, Greg Boulger and Mark Cullimore rifling the goals in a 10-0 success.

Under-strength Olympic Rangers went down 5-0 against Wallasey Mens.