League leaders South Manchester Maccabi 2nd surrendered their 100 per cent record when they went down 2-1 to Haroldeans in the Manchester Jewish League. Bobby Abrams and Simon Gould netted for the Liverpudlians. Paul Bentley replied.

A Rob Jacobs double and one from Darren Massel helped maintained Republic of Mancunia’s solid start with a 3-3 draw at Oakhill Lions. Daniel Cohen, Gilad Kestenbaum and Alex Bloch replied.

Five goals from Oliver Grant helped Leeds JNF J-Uni make a winning start as they thumped Westdene 2nd 7-0. Dan Pletan (2) completed the rout.