GREENALLS took a step away from the Cheshire League Premier Division drop zone after beating title challengers Knutsford on Saturday.

Paul Molloy and Ben McWilliams scored in a 2-0 win.

Moore were beaten 2-1 by Altrincham reserves in the JA Walton Challenge Cup, despite Joe Holt firing home from Johnny Rudge’s pass before the break.

Grappenhall made it through to the last eight on goal difference after beating West Didsbury and Chorlton 6-1 in their final group-stage game.

They will visit Woodford in the quarter finals.

Eagle are relying on Styal to beat Pilkington in their final Reserve Division Challenge Cup group-stage game to see them through.

However Greenalls could not stop Linotype progressing as section winners following a 1-1 draw.

Paul Dobson headed home after an hour to send the Warrington side through as runners-up.

In Reserve League One, Eagle started the week brightly with a 2-0 win over Whaley Bridge with Ben Stratulis scoring both.

However, last Thursday they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Billinge.

Grappenhall drew 4-4 with Styal, who on Saturday beat Daten 2-0.

Paul Benns, Neil Sutch and Lee Vaughan scored in Greenalls’ 3-1 win at Garswood.