2004 and 2005 champions St George’s showed exactly why they’re so determined to retain the crown.

They defeated rivals St Mary’s 5-3 at the Bowl on Saturday to remain top of the table and end the Saints’ unbeaten record.

Julian Ringham scored a second minute opener for Geordies to start the goal glut.

Jamie Skillen equalised for the home side who then went in front from a speculative free-kick from Lee Dixon.

Promising youngster Alex Harrison brought the Geordies level again and regained the lead through a header from Island international Sean Quaye only for the topsy-turvy encounter to continue as Steve Priestnal made it 3-3.

Goals in the closing stages from talented young substitute Connor Doyle and Chris Bass junior sealed an exciting victory for St George’s.

St John's pushed Peel all the way in the western derby but Marc Kelly’s first half goal was enough to give Peel maximum points at Mullen-e-Cloie and keep them second in the table.

Braddan caused the surprise of the day after a double from the prolific David Kinrade defeated Ayre United 2-0.

A goal in each half from ‘Kinder’ inflicted Ayre’s third successive defeat and also ensured the northerners lost to a newly promoted team for the second week in a row.

The victory could be crucial to Braddan as they aim to consolidate their top flight status.

There was also a fine win for Gymns after goals from Neil Teare and Jonathan Broad sealed a 2-1 win at Douglas Royal.

Lee Cowley was the star of the show as reigning champions Laxey thrashed Marown 7-0 at Glen Road.

Cowley scored four with Neil Brogan, Jim Travers and an own goal completing the scoring line-up against a Marown side which seems set to face another long relegation battle.

The match between Ramsey and Rushen ended all square at Ballcaloan with John Roberts’ second half equaliser cancelling out Andrew Moody’s first half opener for the visitors.