Hooley Bridge Celtic Thirds fought back to earn a draw in a close encounter at Heywood Leisure Centre.
They drew 3-3 with Chorltonians fourths, thanks to a late strike from Nathan Bates, his second of the game after opening the scoring.
The second goal was a top-notch free-kick from Andy Nuttall.
Hooley thirds remains second bottom of Division C of the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur League.
Next week they travel to face bottom side Santos FC Reserves.
