UPTON AA'S strong start to the West Cheshire Division One campaign was undermined by a second successive league defeat as they lost 1-0 at home to Maghull.
Joe Peacock's strike proved decisive in the contest as Todd Reid's Upton side fell to fifth in the division on the back of the result.
Chester Nomads' woes continued as they slumped to a 5-2 reverse at Ellesmere Port Town.
A hat-trick from Kevin Fields was complemented by goals from Liam Ashton and Luke Bradley for the hosts, with Jack Horrocks and Sion Joes replying.
Leaders Mossley Hill Athletic routed basement side West Kirby 4-0 courtesy of goals from Thomas McNamara,
Dominic Murphy, Oliver Sanderson-Rigby and Callum Smith.
Ashville drew 1-1 at Hale, Neston Nomads were 2-1 victors at Marshalls, while a brace from Ross McDowell helped second placed Newton to a 4-2 home success over Vauxhall Motors Reserves.
Chester Nomads Reserves lost ground on the Division Three pacesetters as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Ellesmere Port Town Reserves, with John Cadwallader netting for the hosts.
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