Armando Wood was the Allscott Heath hero as he netted a hat-trick in a fine win in torrential conditions at Cheadle Heath Nomads.

Allscott put themselves in a strong position to make further inroads into the North West Counties First Division South's top 10 as one of just a few sides to survive the Saturday washout after a pitch inspection.

Electric winger Wood proved too quick and skilful for the Stockport hosts and netted twice, after 17 minutes and on the stroke of half-time, for a handsome interval lead.

New signing David Howells settled things with 15 minutes left before Cheadle managed a consolation through an own goal and Wood sealed his hat-trick with a cool penalty in stoppage time.

Allscott, in 10th, are four points from sixth after ending a three-match winless run.

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