ATHERTON Town held Manchester League Premer Division leaders Wythenshawe Amateurs to a 1-1 draw.

Clint McLoughlin put Town ahead but they could not hold on to the lead.

Leigh Athletic moved back into second spot with a 5-0 away win at Willows, Danny Wilson once again an inspiration for the Latics with a fine hat-trick.

Prestwich Heys allowed a 2-0 lead to slip away at home to Wilmslow Albion, Jeff Kavanagh and Jonathan Lyons seemingly setting Heys on course for all three points before Scott Flanagan and an own goal levelled matters.

With Ashton Athletic inactive, Breightmet United had the chance to close the gap at the top, but they had to settle for a point from the visit of Whitworth Valley, who still have hopes of promotion themselves.

Dave Dixon popped up with a late equaliser for Whitworth after goals from Simon O'Dowd and Paul Aldred put United in the driving seat.

Wythenshawe Town's aspirations received another setback as Unsworth ran out 2-0 winners thanks to a brace from Paul Thomson. Hindsford AFC enjoyed a fine 2-1 win at Avro.