The Greek allies led by Antiphilus and Menon of Pharsalus won a victory against the Macedonian army commanded by Leonnatus, who died during the battle.
Leonnatus had arrived to aid the regent Antipater, who was under siege by the Greeks in Lamia.
The Greeks, hearing news of Leonnatus's advance, lifted the siege of Lamia and detached their baggage train and camp followers to Melitea and advanced with their army hurried to defeat Leonnatus before Antipater's forces could join him.
[2] The next day, Antipater arrived at the field and joined with the defeated army.
He decided not to fight the Greeks yet, in view of their superior cavalry, and instead retreated through the rough terrain.