Moston Brook completed the second leg in their hunt of the treble by retaining the North West Inter League Cup.

The competition is between the top 16 teams in the L&C and the LAL and was inaugurated last season with Brook winning the trophy.

This season wins over Accrington Ams 5-2, Trafford United 5-0, Old Blackburnians 2-1 and Roach Dynamos 2-0 took Brook through to the final at Daisy Hill FC against LAL side Winstanley St Aidans.

Moston started the game the brighter of the two teams and deservedly took the lead after 20 minutes when Max Davidson played a ball through to 18-year-old Lewis McGill who finished calmly with a fine strike.

This stirred Winstanley who came looking for an equaliser but they came up against a very resilient Moston defence who kept their clean sheet to lead 1-0 at the break.

The second half saw both teams working hard to try and dominate the game and it was Moston who secured their second goal when Jack Ward slipped his man down the left hand side of the pitch and played a cross over to the right for Lewis McGill to score his and Moston’s second. Winstanley weren’t giving up and with 15 minutes to go pulled a goal back when one of their players managed to force the ball home in a crowded box.

Winstanley tried to pressurise Moston as they went in search of an equaliser with a number of tasty tackles and forcing a number of late corners but Moston kept control and deservedly won the match 2-1.

Moston Brook Line-up: Left to Right (Back Row) Charlie Fuller, Jack Ward, Greg Street, Reece Reynolds, Luke Mason (Capt), Mike Shenton, Ben Hulme (Front Row) Lewis McGill, Mike Woolfe, Jack Bostock, Max Davidson.

McGill was named man of the match for his match-winning brace and it caps a remarkable rise from playing in Moston Brook’s fourth team two years ago when, as a 16-year-old, he helped them to the Hellawell Shield Final.

There was limited league action but plenty of thrills and spills as league titles were at stake across the divisions.

With the Premier Division title already in Moston Brook’s hands, Irlam Steel Rangers confirmed the runners-up berth with two wins.

The first was a 2-1 midweek win against AFC Monton and they completed their season in style with a 5-0 derby cruise over Salford Vics.

The other Premier Division game ended as a 3-3 deadlock between AFC Monton and Hattersley.

The game of the day was in Division One between title contenders Hazel Grove and Bedians which provided plenty of drama between two well matched teams.

Grove needed just a point to clinch top spot but Bedians showed their intent as their impressive young team took an early lead. Grove missed a penalty to get back on level terms and with chances coming at both ends they drew level with just five minutes left to play after Bedians had missed a spot kick.

But Bedians had the last word after Mike Sherrington took advantage of a defensive error to give Bedians a late winner and set up a dramatic finish to the season in the final games for both teams against Rushford Park.

The other game in the division saw Mellor win 2-1 at Rushford Park.

In Division Two Bollington H&L have the title in their own hands after a comfortable 6-0 win over Spurley Hey means they will finish top with a win in their final game.

Salford Vics Reserves kept in the chase with a gritty 4-3 win over Abacus Media Reserves and the other game ended at 3-3 between FC Babylon and Richmond Rovers.

It’s still all to play for in Division Three as a 4-0 midweek win over Badger Casuals kept JLingz in top spot by two points from AFC Stockport who had to graft for a 3-2 win at Old Stretfordians.

AFC Stockport can win the title if they win their last two games but it will be a very tense finish for both teams.

It’s still a two-horse race in Division A after the top two Didsbury and Mellor Reserves drew 2-2 in midweek.

Saturday saw Didsbury again drop points as they drew 3-3 hosting Altrincham Hale.

They stay four points behind Mellor but have two vital games in hand going into the last lap.

The other game in the division was a comfortable 6-1 win for Trafford United Reserves at Spurley Hey Reserves.

Division B’s top two is decided but there were two entertaining games played.

Prestwich Marauders hosted Moston Brook Fourths with new referee Claire Jefferson receiving an L&C referees shirt from L&C’s legend Keith Marsden and then going on to enjoy the tight game won 2-1 by Moston Brook.

The other game at Broadheath Central saw the home team beat Milnrow Firgrovia 3-1.

The Division C title is hands of long-time leaders Sublime Athletic if they can win their upcoming game against Bury Ams A who kept in touch with Sublime by beating Stoconians Reserves 4-0 in midweek.

Stafford Argyle are also in touch as a 5-0 win at Stoconians Reserves moving them into second spot.

Action from Hazel Grove v Bedians (Bedians in yellow) and Prestwich Marauders v Moston Brook fourths (Brook in green and yellow)

Moston Brook secured the Premier Division title by defeating Salford Vics 2-0.

Vics went into the game with faint hopes of catching the defending champions but Brook put paid to those thoughts with an early penalty from Jack Ward.

Charlie Fuller wrapped up the scoring to break the resilience of Vics and it keeps Brook on the treble trophy trail with one already in the bag.

The other games in the division saw North Walkden move into second place with a 2-0 win at AFC Monton and Irlam Steel Rangers moved into third place with a gritty 3-2 win over Abacus Media.

It’s still a two-horse race in Division One with Bedians and Hazel Grove well clear of the pack and they will collide this coming Saturday, which could prove decisive in the title race. A draw will be enough for Hazel Grove to secure the title given their four-point advantage with two games to play. But a win for Bedians will put the destination of the title back in the balance.

Village Manchester have been on a good run of form in recent weeks and an exciting 5-3 win at North Walkden Reserves took them into third place on goal difference above Moston Brook Reserves who lost out to the only goal of their game at Rushford Park.

In Division Two Bollington H&L moved a step nearer to claiming the title with a 5-1 derby win at Richmond Rovers.

Just two games played in Division Three and neither involved title hopes.

Santos have waited a long time since their last game and visited Stoconians who won 6-3.

An early strike from Dean Walker and a Ben Marshall penalty for Santos either side of three goals for the hosts in the first half.

Tim Gallagher equalised on the hour but three late goals sealed the points for Stoconians.

Badger Casuals were too hot for Hillgate to handle as they cruised to a 7-1 victory.

In Division A Rochdalians hopes of making the top two were dented as they lost by the odd goal in nine hosting Moston Brook thirds.

New Division B new champions Timperley Villa suffered their second successive defeat since winning the title when hosting AFC Stockport Warriors.

Warriors secured the runners-up berth with a 4-2 victory.

The other game in the division was a very rare goalless draw between Prestwich Marauders and Village Manchester Reserves.

The game was a great advert for football at this level with both teams fully committed to playing attractive and competitive football in great spirit.

In Division C Sublime Athletic’s title hopes were boosted with a decisive 7-2 win at Richmond Rovers Reserves.

The other game saw Didsbury Reserves move into comfort of mid-table with a solid 3-1 win over Village Manchester Thirds.

Cup action produced a Wray Cup semi-final derby thriller at Astley SC between Dukinfield Athletic and Dom Doyle.

A tense thriller ended at 1-1 and Athletic kept their nerve to win the penalty shoot-out 4-3 to book their final slot against Salford Vics Reserves.

In the Whitehead Cup semi-final Didsbury FC enjoyed a comfortable 5-1 win over Manchester Rovers set up by an early double from their ace predator Aaron Rodger.

They now await the winners of the other semi-final between Rochdalians and Trafford United Reserves.