Old Boys took advantage of postponements to move to the top of the Canada Life Premier League on Saturday.
With none of the other leading clubs in action, John Ward’s side triumphed 4-1 against newly promoted Ayre United at Blackberry Lane to move to the summit.
A Callum Stewart double and strikes from Sean Gavin and Martin King ensured James Teare’s late reply was a mere consolation.
At the other end of the table, Union Mills remain rooted to the bottom after a 3-1 home defeat by Gymns which moved the Tromode club out of the drop zone
Jamie Johnston put the Millers ahead before Nick Bowden, Dan Simpson and Mark Burman found the net to seal what could be three crucial points come the end of the season.
They’ve overtaken battling Michael who went down 4-2 at home to Corinthians.
Danny Oram (two), Gary Thomas and Stewart Smith grabbed the goals as they sealed their first win since the opening day.
Kevin Pulman and Matt Brand were on target for the hosts.