Second spot within reach

A WIN against Walshaw Sports tomorrow would see Avro securing a hugely impressive runners-up spot in the FBT Manchester League Premier Division.

Rob Fuller’s men – who won the Gilgryst Cup on Monday (see Match of the Day) – have enjoyed a terrific late run this term, though they did lose their penultimate league fixture, 2-1 at Stockport Georgians.

That means only maximum points will do tomorrow if Avro are to leapfrog the hosts into second place in the standings.

Springhead wrapped up their top-flight campaign with a 4-2 home win against Hindsford.

In Division One, Uppermill rounded off their fixtures with a thumping 6-0 home win against Boothstown.

On target were Bobby Fulham (three), Mick Pine, Mike Brickhill and Gaz Buckley.

Results –

Gilgryst Cup final: Avro 2, Royton Town 1. Premier Division: Stockport Georgians 2, Avro 1; Springhead 4, Hindsford 2. Division One: Uppermill 6, Boothstown 0. Division Two: Elton Vale Res 6, Springhead Res 2; Hollinwood Res 8, Rochdale Sacred Heart Res 1; Royton Town Res 2, Avro Res 3. Division Three: Beechfield Utd Res 9, Uppermill Res 0.