It's become much tighter at the top of the Lough 41 Championship after the top three failed to record a win between them for the second weekend in a row.

The action kicked off on Friday evening when leading pair Ards and Newry City met at Clandeboye Park but neither side managed to gain an advantage in the title race after first half goals from Conall McGrandles and Darren King ensured it ended honours even.

Ballyclare Comrades, in third, failed to take advantage at home to Loughgall. The Villagers left Dixon Park with all three points thanks to goals from Andrew Hoey, Jamie Rea and Nathaniel Ferris.

However, they remain fifth behind HW Welders who have a Michael McLellan hat-trick to thank for their defeat of Ballinamallard United at the Blanchflower Stadium. David Graham and Alan McMurtry also found the net for the Welders while Ryan Morrow and BJ Banda, with two, were on target for the Mallards.

At Darragh Park finishes from Cathal Farren and Philip Wallace helped Dergview to a two-goal victory over Dundela while Knockbreda defeat Queen's University by the odd goal in five at The Dub.

Ethan Devine opened the scoring for 'Breda early in the game before Adam Robinson levelled soon after. The sides traded goals (Lee Rea, Marc McKenna) midway through the first half which was how it stayed until five minutes from time when Karl Hamill netted the winner for the visitors.

Meanwhile, at the BMG Arena, Annagh United and Institute shared four goals. Annagh defender Stephen Acheson turned the ball into his own to edge 'Stute in front just before the break but Ruairi McDonald levelled soon after. Rhys McDermott then restored Institute's advantage just after the hour before Acheson redeemed himself the equaliser on 78 minutes.