SOUTH Lverpool's march towards the Carlsberg West Cheshire League's Division One title gathered further speed, following back-to-back wins inside four days, which saw the Jericho Lane outfit extend their lead at the top to ten points.

On Wednesday, doubles from Cameron Dalton and Gary Pollard anchored South to a 5-0 eclipse of Marshalls and at the weekend they overcame outgoing champions Newton 3-0, courtesy of efforts from Alex Woodcock (2) and Paul Lundon.

Nearest rivals, Vauxhall Motors, suffered a double hammer blow after an own goal handed all three points to visitors West Kirby in midweek.

On Friday evening their dream of lifting the Cheshire County FA Amateur Cup became a nightmare after they went down 2-1 in extra time and forfeited the trophy to Knutsford, despite drawing level through Joe Brandon.

Ashville's ouside title hopes were disrupted after they were held 0-0 by Redgate Rovers.

Mossley Hill Athletic were elevated to third place after they beat Upton AA 2-0, with goals from Daley Woods and Elliot Hughes.

Neston Nomads' Luke Blondel re-discovered his scoring touch when his four goal salvo sentanced West Kirby to a 6-1 defeat.

Liam Longford and Joel Douglas each struck twice as Marshalls won by the same scoreline against Mallaby, who hit back via Tommy Johnstone.

In Division Two's match of the day, leaders Hale were upstaged by second placed Ellesmere Port Town who had Callum Hughes on target in a 1-0 triumph as his side maintained their objective of a second successive promotion.

Four-goal Paul Linfield hit top form for Heswall Reserves, who beat South Liverpool Res 4-2 and in the South Wirral Derby, Capenhurst Villa posted a 2-1 decision over Vauxhall Motors Res.

Division Three leaders Mersey Royal led title rivals Page Celtic 3-0 with seven minutes remaining with Adam Smith having scored all three for the hosts, before the visitors produced a sting in the tail and came back to level the issue with replies from James Croxton, Matty Quinn and Jay Cooper.

Another hat trick hero was Ben Pearson, who guided Wirral SB to a 4-1 win against Chester Nomads Res and into second place in the table, while a double from the evergreen Sparky Ryan proved decisive as Capenhurst Villa Res savoured a 2-0 verdict over Burscough Dynamo.

The West Cheshire League is seeking an honorary fixture secretary for 2018/19.

The successful applicant will be responsible for arranging the league and league cup fixtures for the four divisions operated by the League.

The fixtures will be incorporated into the Football Association's full-time system and help will be provided in integration into the role.

Those interested should call league chairman Ray Prescott on 0151 653 7908 or e-mail elsie.prescott@yahoo.co.uk