ARDS blasted out a warning to their numerous Playr-Fit Championship promotion rivals by beating leaders H&W Welders 3-1 at Clandeboye Park.
A Lee Newell double - on 73 and 83 minutes - helped steer John Bailie’s side to victory. A penalty from skipper Michael Ruddy levelled matters just before the half hour after David Parkhouse had given the east Belfast side a 23rd minute lead.
Paul Kee’s Welders still top the table but now only on goal difference form Lee Feeney’s Bangor who were impressive 4-1 winners over Armagh City at Holm Park.
Institute finally rediscovered some of the form that took them so close to a place in this season’s top flight, hammering Newington 4-0 at the Brandywell.
Dundela beat Annagh United 2-0 at Wilgar Park, while Ballinamallard were 2-1 winners over Limavady United at the Showgrounds.
Newry City were 2-1 home winners over Ballyclare Comrades on Friday night.