THE battle for the Manchester Alliance Inter Club team knockout competitions is getting near to the final stages.

In the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes, holders Shaw Hill will host the final and they are still firmly in the mix to defend their title.

They face a tough trip to Bolton Old Links as they look to make the quarter-finals.

The other matches involving local teams are: Greenmount v Blackley, Hindley Hall v Sale.

In the Seniors Matchplay, holders Ashton-under-Lyne are out after a 4-1 defeat at Didsbury who now have a home tie with Davyhulme Park.

Also looking to make finals day at Manchester Golf Club are: Chorlton v Turton, Pleasington v Westhoughton, Bolton Old Links v Shaw Hill and Dukinfield v Walmersley.

It’s down to the quarter-finals in the Williams BMW Junior Challenge with the draw: Manchester v Fairfield, Bramall Park v Davyhulme Park, Rossendale v Dunscar and Disley v Crewe or Houghwood.