POLLOK continue to lead the Reebok premier division following their 2-1 win over Petershill.

Goals from substitute John Paisley and John Morrison gave them a two-goal cushion but Petershill got a late consolation when Alan Grainger netted from 25 yards.

Maryhill kept hot on the heels of Pollok with a 3-1 win over Blantyre Vics, thanks to strikes from Stevie Campbell, Alan Grant and a Richie McCusker penalty.

Arthurlie kept their title hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Larkhall. They led 3-0 with goals from Martin McGarvey, Scott Archer and Stevie Watson but Larkhall hit back with goals from Langan and Scott McEwan.

Neilston slipped further into the relegation zone following their 2-0 defeat by Lanark United. Robert Kielty and Paul McArthur gave Lanark the points.

A Ryan Connachan hat-trick kept Johnstone Burgh's title hopes on course with a 5-1 win over Vale of Clyde, who finished the game with just seven players.

Shotts promotion challenge was dented when Renfrew came from behind to win 2-1 with two late goals from substitute Kevin Kelly.

Auchinleck trounced Irvine Meadow 5-1, while Kilbirnie won through to the semi-final of the Ayrshire cup with a 2-0 win over Ardrossan.

Annbank's 4-2 win over Maybole ensured promotion to the Ayrshire first division and Craigmart's 5-1 win over Hurlford took them into a third place play-off position.