SOUTH Liverpool stayed on course for a domestic League and cup double, after they curtailed Ashville's hopes of further progress in the league's Pyke Cup.

Inspired by two goal Steve Doyle, South secured their passage to the second round, following a 5-0 victory.

Gary Dunning, Cameron Dalton and Nick Walker also made the scoresheet in an impressive win.

Despite a goal from Kynan Mason, Vauxhall Motors capitulated 2-1 to replies from West Kirby's Dave Bowe and Lee Gibson, while consistent performers, Newton, marched on, after they accounted for Mossley Hill Athletic 4-1, highlighted by doubles from Ross McDowell and Ryan Foley.

A stunning free kick from Elliot Toner was scant reward for Mallaby, who went down 2-1 at Chester Nomads.

The hosts progressed thanks to goals from Danny Lloyd and Matt Pierce, but local rivals Upton AA paid the price, after efforts from Steve Walmsley and Martin Watson earned visitors, Southport Trinity, a 2-1 decision.

Elsewhere, a goal from Capenhurst Villa's Kyle Smith was negated by a reply from Maghull's James Steel in a tight contest which ended 1-1 after extra time, before Cape won 4 -2 on penalties.

Division Two's match of the day, ended with honours shared, after leaders, Rainhill Town stalemated 1-1 with unbeaten nearest rivals, Heswall.

Tyler Jeffries netted for the hosts with Chris McGowan in reply for the visitors.

Doubles from Issaac Beckford and Jamie English were supplemented by further efforts from Colifa Kamara and Ally Birmingham as fourth placed Richmond MAGS stayed in touch, after they eclipsed Mossley Hill Ath. Res. 6-1.

A resurgent Willaston maintained good form and were indebted to goals from Andy Noonan (2), Squeak Clarkson (2), Carl Jarrell and Neil Kelly for Saturday's 6-3 win against third placed Redgate Rovers. Jake Connelly bagged all three replies for the visitors.

Connor Murphy's fine double anchored Ashville Reserves to a 3-1 result over Marshalls while Hale Res' 2-1 result at West Kirby Res was confirmed by a goal apiece from Colin Cunliffe and Danny Murphy.

In Division Three, leaders, Kirkby Town Railway took over at the top, when John Humphreys (2), Joe Riley (2) and Mini Adegebenro obliged in the 5-0 triumph over Upton AA Reserves while promotion rivals, FC St Helens kept their foot on the pedal, thanks to an 8-0 win against Mersey Royal.

Ian Dyson was a hat-trick hero, ably supported by two-goal Liam Houghton.

Danny Higginson was another three goal star who shone for Capenhurst Villa Res. in their 6-1 win at Everton PLH and Luke Blondell's double proved decisive, as Heswall Res. overcame Ford Motors 3-2.

Saturday's Youth Division action saw South Liverpool Youth increase their lead at the top to six points, after efforts from Craig Byrne and Dave Mee clinched a 2-0 result over Chester Nomads Youth.

Rhys Hardacre plundered a hat thrick for second placed Custys who forfeited two points, after they were held to a 5-5 draw by Newton Youth.

Jordan Watts and Kieran Hamm each struck twice for the visitors.

Tom Flooks (2), Robbie Hicks and Gerald Matsa were on the mark for Vauxhall Motors Youth who beat Belfry Youth 4-0.