NEW Elgin stretched their lead at the top of Division 2 on Saturday.
Franny More opened the scoring after 20 minutes only for Fochabers forward Steven Stuart to level 15 minutes later. More got his second before half-time and Garry Irons sealed the three points with 20 minutes left.
Nearest challengers Deveronside lost 2-1 at home to Burghead Thistle, who are now in the promotion mix.
John Angus, Gavin Chisholm and Stuart Finnie scored for Nairn St Ninian in their surprise 4-1 derby win at Inverness City. Bruce McCraw scored for City.
SATURDAY’S FIXTURES
GA ENGINEERING INTER REGIONAL CUP – Second round: Blairgowrie v Ellon Utd, East Craigie v Buchanhaven Hearts, Lochee Utd v Stonehaven.
Kick-offs 1.30pm – played to a finish, straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes.
SUPERLEAGUE – Banks o’ Dee v Banchory St Ternan (2.30pm), Dyce Juniors v East End, Lewis Utd v Culter, Longside v Hillhead, Maud v Hermes, Sunnybank v Turriff Utd.
FIRST DIVISION – Buckie Rovers v Fraserburgh Utd, Cruden Bay v Formartine Utd, FC Stoneywood v Glentanar, Forres Thistle v Dufftown, Parkvale v Hall Russell Utd, Strathspey Thistle v Islavale (2.30pm).
SECOND DIVISION – Burghead Thistle v RAF Lossiemouth, Fochabers v Whitehills, Inverness City v Bishopmill Utd, Nairn St Ninian v Deveronside.
Kick-offs 1.45pm, except stated.