Egerton 's win at Tarporley Victoria is the third in a row since Steve Hardy's appointment as manager

EGERTON played for the entire second half with nine men on Saturday, but still protected an interval lead given to them by Andy Brown's brace.

The Yellows had already been eliminated from the Cheshire League's JA Walton Challenge Cup, although a third successive win under new management Steve Hardy and Mike McDonald is proof of progress in a short space of time.

They continue a bid for survival in League One when promotion-chasing Wythenshawe Town visit Mereheath Lane this weekend.

At Tarporley, Brown's goals had established a two-goal lead before Charlie Anderson was sent off for violent conduct.

Captain Rory Pownall followed after receiving a second caution for a foul.

Daniel Ball's strike halved the hosts' arrears, but they could not find a way through Egerton's organised defence after half-time.

Egerton finish fifth in Group C after winning two of their five matches.

Warrington Town reserves and AFC Macclesfield progress to the quarter finals.