UPTON Snodsbury took a step towards the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division One title as they came from behind to win 4-3 at Bretforton Old Boys.

In a feisty encounter, Layton (two) and Baird scored to put the Old Boys ahead after Upton had scored through Ladds and Congrave.

McManus levelled from the penalty spot with 10 minutes left before, in the dying moments, Kristian Wood struck the winner.

Golden Cross recorded their first league win in style, beating Evesham WMC 9-1 with Hodgetts scoring six goals.

Strikes from Schembri and Clarke saw Ambassador win 2-0 at Red Horse but, for the second week running, Inkberrow were unable to field a team, this time against Crowle.

Tesco United’s promotion hopes in Division Two were dealt a blow as they surrendered a three-goal lead to lose 4-3 at home to Alderton.

Tesco led through Colston, Scrivens and Smith-Daniel, before the visitors hit back with goals from Baker (two), Rowlands and Greaves.

Cider Mill lead the way with a Stanley double helping to earn the points in a 4-2 success at Honeybourne Gate Inn.

Pinvin were held 1-1 at Bredon, Bellamy putting Pinvin ahead before Malone levelled matters.

Vauxhall and Eckington drew 2-2, Reading and Foley on target for Vauxhall with Bostock and Mather replying.

A first-half Nick Shurmer strike gave Stour Excelsior a 1-0 win at Offenham Rovers.

Division Three leaders Ashton lost 2-1 at home to Lenches Lions, for whom Unwin and Grey scored.

Fladbury Athletic moved top with a 3-1 victory over Tewkesbury Town with goals from Clements, Quantrell and Ainsworth.

Badger, Francombe and Lawson scored as Defford/Besford United defeated Broadway United Reserves 3-1, while a Tarling double helped WMK overcome Badsey Rec 3-2.

Northway and Wickhamford Sports drew 3-3 and only three points separate the top seven teams in the division.

In Division Four, second-placed Bengeworth Sports won 6-1 at Ambassador Res with goals from Hall (three), Dyke (two) and Martin.

Badsey came from two down to defeat Stour Excelsior Reserves 3-2 with goals from Biddle, Corr and Evans.

George and Dragon drew 2-2 against Pebworth.