NEWTON Social still lead Warrington Snooker League's elite division despite losing 4-3 at home to Richmonds.

Second-placed Walkers B failed to take advantage. They lost to in form Snookers B by the same score.

Irlam Cons closed the gap in third place, beating fourth-placed Roosters C 5-2.

Division Two runaway leaders 147 Snooker won 5-2 at GTBL A.

Second-placed Woolston C beat GESM by the same score to stay eight points off the pace.

At the other end of the table, Rylands A moved out of the relegation places with a thumping 6-1 win at Penketh Legion A.

It has continued to be tight at the top of Division Three with leaders Stockton Heath B winning 5-2 at Deaf Social B.

They lead Fiddlers Ferry, who won 4-3 at Culcheth Sports, by a single point