KNUTSFORD suffered a third successive defeat in the Warrington and District League's top flight on Wednesday when they went down 55-35 against Warrington Town seconds.

They attempt to halt the sequence in a return meeting with Northwich Sapphires next week.

Knutsford thirds remain in contention for promotion from Division Two following a 24-16 victory against Saints seconds, while Knutsford fourths registered their first win of the campaign - by seven goals against Warrington Town sixths - in the same section.

Fixtures

Warrington and District League

Wednesday, Division One: Knutsford 2nd v Warrington Town 3rd. Division Three: Knutsford 5th v Capricorn 3rd.