Carlisle City Sunday Football League Premier Division leaders Arroyo lost ground as they slipped to a 4-2 defeat against rivals Salutation.

Salutation found the net through Steven Scott, Craig McCue, Dean Mallinson and Phil Storey. Dave McCubbing bagged the loser's goals.

St Nicholas Arms drew level on points with a game in hand following their 3-2 success at home to basement club Longtown.

After being 3-1 down at the break and drawing level on the hour, Inter Pirelli enjoyed a competitive 6-4 win against visitors Moorhouse thanks to Ricky Lee James' hat-trick and efforts by Kelvin James, Jordan Irving and Jay Hull.

Ryan Holmes responded with a hat-trick of his own and Darren Burgess also scored.

Lee Thompson netted the only goal of the game for Brampton at Dalston whose neighbours Old Boys crashed 6-3 at Warwick Wanderers.

Second Division pacesetters Gillford Britannia retained their 100 per cent record at the ninth attempt, sinking Stanwix Redfern 5-1.

Steve Bell and Connor Shields bagged two apiece. Matty Moynan completed their tally and Kyle Richardson claimed Redfern's consolation goal.

Dalston Black Reds moved away from the basement after sharing six goals with Wheatsheaf.

St Aidans, with the help of two hotly disputed penalties, overcame Stanwix Crown 3-2.

Bottom of the Third Division, Jovial Sailor gained a vital point drawing 3-3 at Thompsons B.

At the other end of the table, Morton Park were held 3-3 by Lloyds Re-United while Sporting Beehive narrowed the gap with an 8-4 success at Ship Inn.

Turf Inn kept up their challenge with a 3-1 victory at Stanwix Thistle.

Longtown B just got the better of Johnston & Bulman 2-1 thanks to Jonny Bradley and Adam Newton. Ali Farr replied.