Union Mills’ great escape bid gathered further pace on Saturday.
The Millers – bottom all season until recently – thrashed Ayre 6-2 at Garey Mooar.
That moved to within a point of moving out of the Canada Life Premier League drop zone.
All this after the sides had shared four goals during the opening 45 minutes.
Elsewhere, it’s as you were at the top as champions St George’s and second placed Peel notched up convincing home wins against Ramsey and Gymns.
Old Boys stayed third after a 7-0 romp at basement battlers Michael.
St John’s produced a fine showing to win 3-1 at St Mary’s, while Rushen edged out Corinthians in an exciting seven goal contest at Croit Lowey.
The race for promotion from JCK Division Two continues to be too close to call.
Leaders Douglas Athletic had to settle for a point as they were held to a 3-3 draw at Onchan, while Ramsey Youth Centre grabbed what could be a crucial victory with a 2-1 success at Castletown to stay in second.
Marown put six without reply past Governors Athletic, while Colby ended Douglas Royal’s hopes after defeating them 2-1.
Braddan edged out Malew 3-2, while Douglas & District moved to within a point of Foxdale after beating them 2-0.