IN Division One, McGinty's took full advantage of their game in hand winning 2-1 in a very close and tense encounter over Claughton Hotel.

McGinty's now occupy joint top spot with Birkenhead FC Sebastian Langley hit a double, both coming after good link up play, Nathan Jones guided in a tap in from inside the area for The Claughton.

Fender took on Queens Arms in a mid table clash coming out on top with a 3-2 score line.

The Queens lead 2-0 at the interval with goals coming from Lee Grimsby on the counter attack and Paul Rutter with a well-taken header.

Fender clawed their way back into the game when Ryan Thompson struck a brace followed by the winner via a Steven Lowrie penalty in a good entertaining end to end game of football.

Second Division Bromborough Rake maintain their 100 per cent winning streak as they overcame second placed AFC Stadium in a 3-1 win at home.

Danny Wilson netted from the spot, Ben Crossley steered in a clever header followed by a 20-yard drive after a good first touch by Lewis McNally.

Liam Blackwood rifled home from 25 yards for Stadium who also missed a spotkick to alter the score.

Bronze Social went down 2-4 to Ridgewood Rangers in a decent competitive game.

Daryl Hellon smashed into the botton corner from the free kick, Alan Whelan, Gareth Baker and an own goal completed the score line for Rangers. Social had old war horse Dave Ritson firing home and Robbie Langton also with a solo.

FC Wirral took on Neston Legion in a closely fought game until the second half when Wirral moved up a gear to record an impressive 4-2 victory.

Goal of the day came from Craig Armitage with a cheeky lobbed shot from just inside the area, other goals came via a brace for leading scorer Paul Gundersen and the inform Matty Hughes.

Danny Taylor hit a volley from a rebounded corner kick and Robin Goodridge slotted in from the penalty spot for The Legion.

The Birkenhead & Wirral AFL is now accepting applications for the 2011/12 season's Open Age and Veterans league.

Further details are from referees secretary Rob Johnson on 0151 201 7747.