Social are held, but remain in control of Premier title race

PREMIER Division leaders Brereton Social were held to a 1-1 home draw by Wolstanton United.

- Chris Jackson

Matty Ainger's table-toppers went ahead through Conor Phillips but Matt Rogalski's Stant equalised two minutes before the interval through Louis Mercieca.

Brereton had to end the game with 10 men when Beckham Fulton received has marching orders for picking up two cautions.

The point keeps Social seven points ahead of Ball Haye Green with two games in hand.

Ball Haye Green skipper Joe Redgate headed home the only goal of their league encounter against hosts Newcastle Town in the 18th minute at Roe Lane in the heart of the Westlands.

A spirited young Newcastle side were well marshalled by manager Steve Hulme and made the former champions work hard for their victory.

Wayne Smith's AFC Norton outfit edged out The Romans of Rocester 2-1 at Community Drive to move themselves into fourth position, just three points behind Saturday's opponents.

Joe Smith game the Smallthorne-based hosts the lead in the 31st minute with Jack Turnock making it two on the hour mark.

The Romans hit back almost immediately when Callum Niven replied on 64 minutes but the visitors could not make further inroads into the hosts' backline.

Cannock Dynamos continue to impress after they recorded a 4-1 home victory over Keiran Mear's AFC Crewe outfit when the sides clashed at Chase Park.