Grattan League: Gavin Collins scored a second half hat-trick as Woodend Rangers came from 2-0 down to snatch a thrilling 3-2 victory over U Save DIY in the Premier Division.
U Save controlled the first half and led 2-0 at half time with Andy Stebbings, returning to the side after illness, scoring both goals.
Woodend rallied after the break and Collins levelled the scores and then grabbed the winner direct from a free kick in the closing minutes.
Farcliffe United continue to lead the division after winning 7-2 at Mail Coach, but they were pushed hard in the first half.
Mick Thornton gave Mail Coach the lead, but Farcliffe led at the break and ran away with the match after the Mail Coach goalkeeper was sent off.
Atif Hussain and Sajid Shah both scored hat-tricks and Manzoor Hussain added the other. Mick McKendrick scored Mail Coach's other goal.
Ryecroft Rangers moved into third place after beating second placed Coach and Horses 5-2 in a game spoiled by the windy conditions.
The match was won and lost in the first half when Ryecroft built up a 4-0 lead through Michael Nunn (2) and Jamie McEwan (2). Coach and Horses improved in the second half and Arron Haywood pulled a goal back after two minutes, but Glynn Kershaw dashed their faint hopes when he scored Ryecroft's fifth goal before Haywood added his second from the penalty spot.
In the First Division, Jeromes had luck on their side in a thrilling 3-2 win at home to Ravenscliffe Celtic. Jeromes went in front with a tremendous shot from Paul Grimshaw before Lee Moorhouse equalised with an equally fierce effort.
Goalkeeper Dave Nash kept Jeromes in the match with some superb saves and the sides turned round 1-1 at the interval. Nicky Rooks restored Jerome's lead ten minutes after half time, knocking in the rebound after Paul Grimshaw's header had hit the bar. Jamie Hodgkin equalised for a second time for Ravenscliffe who then had a goal disallowed for offside.
Man of the match Stafan Lytwin then scored what turned out to be Jeromes' winner, but not before Celtic gave them another scare when they hit the woodwork.
Philip Chapman scored four goals as Fagley recorded their best win of the season, 6-3 against North Avenue, and Local Hygiene beat Mailcoach B 6-3, Nigel Barraclough scoring a hat-trick.
Gallopers are now finding their feet and they beat Wibsey Park United 3-2 in muddy conditions, Andy Chapman scoring twice.
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