MELBOURNE Knights lead the Foxtel Cup after 14 rounds following a gritty 3-1 win over Fawkner.

A blistering 15 minute period was enough to snuff out any hopes the Blues had of recording an upset victory yesterday at Knights Stadium.

A LATE goal by Melbourne Knights captain Craig Elvin secured his side all three points Western Suburbs.

Melbourne Knights came out firing with a goal in the second minute of play.

KNIGHTS Stadium hosted a big crowd to see the top of the table clash between Melbourne Knights and Green Gully, only to witness a draw nil all draw.

Knights, who remain undefeated this season, could not break down a 10 man Green Gully after 90 minutes seeing the Gully remain top of the Foxtel Cup ladder.

A SUPERB early goal to Preston was cancelled out late by Melbourne Knights to ensure the points were shared in a pulsating encounter at Bt Connor Reserve.

The game started at break neck speed, with the Knights pushing for an early goal away from home and almost finding one, Barisic unluckily denied by the upright.

MELBOURNE Knights scored two goals in the second half against the AIS to record an important victory in the Foxtel Cup clash under lights in Ballarat.