MOORE United enjoyed a rare away success winning 2-1 at champions St Michael's.

The day's other top-flight between Halebank and Downall Green finished 1-1.

In the two outstanding Rylands Cup fixtures, Vulcan Reserves booked a home quarter final place with a 9-0 demolition of Moore United's second string.

In the Grange Valley sponsored first division with Greenalls St Oswalds beat Halton Borough 4-3.

Stockton Lane beat Runcorn Albion by the same score.

Vicars gifted an early lead to Avon Athletic after Paul Johnson sliced into his own net.

Chris Burnett levelled before the break, Steve O'Grady's penalty proved to be the winner for Avon who go level at the top.

Silverbirch pulled level through Wayne Berry and then took a 3-1 lead with Halton and Frith testing the Monks rearguard.

Second division leaders Beechwood won 4-3 at Burtonwood Albion. Mill Brow lost 5-1 to Grange Safeway, Grange hitting four goals in six minutes.

Lee Faulkner hit a consolation for Mill Brow.

Matthiola beat Lomax CC 4-2 with two from Mark Rampley, Dave Murray converted a penalty and Osman Amhed, on his debut, scored with a header.

In division three, Runcorn Athletic beat Eagle Sports 3-2.

Penketh United won 8-1 at Widnes Bayer while Halebank won 6-1 at Halton Borough.

In reserve division two, Moorfield beat Widnes Bayer Reserves 8-1.

Runcorn Albion remain top in reserve division three after beating Fife 1-0.

The home 'keeper Dave Ogden produced a string of fine saves to keep his side in the match.

Moorfield 3rds beat bottom side Newton le Willows 4-2. Orford lost by a single goal at St Michael's. See www.warringtonsoccer.net for the latest news.