This was encapsulated in the Manchester Amateur Cup match at Rushford Park, with the L and C new boys beating Manchester Leaguers Heywood St James in an incredible game by 8-6 after leading 4-3 at the break.
Joining them in round two are AFC Oldham, who won another thriller by 5-3 at FC Babylon, Old Strets reserves who beat Egerton reserves 4-2 in a spirited display and Trafford United, who won 2-0 at Ashton-on-Mersey.
There was a big shock in the Premier Division as champions Moston Brook lost their first game of the season, being unable to penetrate a solid North Walkden defence as they scored the only goal of the game at the other end.
Salford Vics have a game in hand and are just two points behind Brook after an impressive 6-2 derby win over Irlam Steel Rangers.
AFC Monton have made a solid unbeaten start in the league and they picked up their first win with a clinical 4-0 win over Chadderton Park.
Santos kept up their hot scoring levels by beating South Manchester 6-3 with the goals shared by Ryan McConkie (two), Tom Barnes, Reece Holden, Mike Patterson and Sam Ryder.
AFC Stockport played their first game of the season and enjoyed a 4-1 win over Saddleworth 3D, with goals from Jordan Conway, Joe Eaton, Luke Rudden and Marcel France.
Meanwhile, it’s tight at the top of a very competitive division A with just a point between the top five teams.
Mellor reserves lead the way after crushing Spurley Hey reserves 12-1, but second-placed AFC Oldham have a game in hand on the leaders.
