League leaders Villa moved a step closer to a third successive title as they saw off Portlaw United 1-0 this morning, thanks to a strike from Regix Madika.
Conor Coad's men made amends from losing out to the same side in the Jimmy Searson Ardagh Premier Cup, as they moved to within a point of three successive title victories.
Hibernians have made sure that Villa will have to wait a couple of weeks longer before the title party - as they saw off Waterford Crystal 4-1
Darren Burke had put the Glass in front before they were reduced to ten men and Mark O'Keeffe drew Hibs level from the penalty spot.
O'Keeffe added a second to give Hibernians the lead before a late double from Barry Walshe sealed a comfortable win for David Breen's side.
Villa can win the league on Wednesday if Hibernians drop points at home to Ballinroad - or they can secure the title with just a point away to Waterford Crystal in two weeks' time.
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