Quinns took a big step towards securing a Top Four Cup place in Men’s State League Division One with a 2-1 win over Swan United.
Quinns have a six-point gap on fifth place with three games remaining, although they had to work hard for this latest win.
Swan were fighting for their State League Division One status and took the lead on 16 minutes when Deng Dut scored his first of the season from the penalty spot.
The hosts hit back though when Ben Hinshelwood headed in a 17th goal of the campaign and they completed the turnaround eight minutes from time when Kade Fearnall volleyed past Nicholas Stone for the winner.
Quinns' security in fourth place was aided by fifth-placed Fremantle City, who gave up a goal lead in a 2-1 defeat to Western Knights.
Matt Sparrow whipped in a free-kick which was headed in by Thomas Kinnane, but Alex Kretowicz stole in to make it 1-1 on 32 minutes.
The winner came 14 minutes from time when Ciaran Byrne ran through on goal, with the last touch coming off Hayden Stevens, as Knights mathematically guaranteed a post-season place.
In-form Joondalup United all but secured their position in the Top Four Cup too, as Jay Lang's stunning free-kick gave them a 2-1 win at Olympic Kingsway.
Asa Sippits arrived at the back post to put David Tough's side in front, but United drew level when Brad McDonald volleyed home in the driving rain for 1-1.
Joel Sollitt was sent off just before half-time for the visitors, but it mattered little for Neil Jennings' side who won a fifth game in a row thanks to Lang's set-piece winner with four minutes to play.
At the bottom of the league, Ashfield look set to battle with Swan for the relegation play-off place following a 3-0 defeat to Mandurah. Ashfield are eight points from 10th-place Subiaco and a point clear of Swan with three games left.
Ashfield fought hard for the first hour of the game before they conceded three Mandurah goals in the final half-hour.
Scottish striker John Baird was appointed head coach of the Dolphins for 2022 earlier this week. He marked the announcement with the opener on 60 minutes from the penalty spot.
Craig Barker picked out the bottom corner for 2-0 five minutes later before Taylor Carter's fourth in four games capped back-to-back City wins.
Elsewhere, Forrestfield United continued their improved recent form as they drew 1-1 with Subiaco at Rosalie Park to extend their unbeaten run to four.
Rhys Loxley had given Graham Normanton's side the lead from the spot, but Elliot Ireland levelled with a penalty of his own as the game finished all square.
Finally, new champions Stirling Macedonia were held 3-3 away at UWA Nedlands in an entertaining game at UWA Sports Park.
NPL-bound Stirling went two up as Sam Wynne side-footed home after six minutes, before Luke Garas' penalty doubled the lead for Ian Ferguson's side.
But the hosts rallied to hit the lead and threaten Stirling's 15-game winning streak. Ivwanaji Simbile pulled one back before the break with a brilliant overhead kick, before Dhamon Kalamaras' close-range strike made it 2-2.
An upset was on the card when Samuel Kent rolled in to put UWA 3-2 up, but veteran striker Gavin Knight preserved Stirling's 17-game unbeaten run with his 18th goal of the campaign.
In Division Two, Kelmscott were relegated to the Belt Up Amateur Premier Division and Sunday football following a 2-0 defeat at home to Carramar Shamrock Rovers.
Nathan Diaz and Rhodes Boyce scored either side of the break as 10-man Carramar won despite a red card for Callum Trayner.
The day's other key results saw Wanneroo City aid their prospects of a top-four finish and an opportunity to earn promotion via the play-offs with a 1-0 win over Murdoch University Melville.
Charles Breen's 75th minute penalty put Roos five points clear of fifth place as MUM FC's six-game unbeaten streak ended with Taki Nicolaidis' side remaining in fourth.
MUM FC are four points clear of Gosnells City having played a game more, despite Marc Anthony's side drawing 3-3 at Joondalup City.
City went ahead three times at Iluka Sports Park, with Liam McGurk putting them 3-2 in front 10 minutes from time. But Wade Farmer's second goal of the game soon after rescued a point.
Elsewhere, Curtin University and Morley Windmills shared four goals in a 2-2 draw, while unbeaten champions Dianella White Eagles raced into a 4-0 lead before winning 5-3 against Canning City.
Finally, Kingsley Westside and Balga SC drew 1-1. The two sides used the fixture to play for the inaugural Ilott Cup, named after former Socceroos striker Ray Ilott was involved with both clubs. Ilott, a Football Hall of Fame Western Australia member, died in 2016 aged 68.
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