FREE-scoring Prenton Park put Gladstone Ath through the Mincer in a one sided Wirral Sunday League Division One encounter.

The title favourites boosted their goal difference considerably after doubles from Steve Owen, John McGraa and Matty Basolu allied to singles from other family members, Phil and Mike Owen sparked a 9-0 rout.

Current leaders, Sportsmans Arms, stayed a point in credit, following a 4-2 victory over Wirral Ath., courtesy of goals from Wayne Ball, Kevin Oates, Tony Jones and Joel Taylor but despite a goal from Joey Rice, third placed Maritime forfeited ground, after they went down 2-1 at home to Chronicle.

Chris Wright bagged both goals for Wallasey Village, but still saw his side present relegation threatened Railway Meols with their first win of the season.

A Chris Bregary hat trick was supplemented by further efforts from Chris Gillespie, Andy Wainwright and Ben Strode, as the visitors posted a welcome 6-2 result.

Wirral FC were second best in their 4-0 defeat by 80's Casuals, while Archers and PSI shared the spoils in a 3-3 stalemate at Bromborough Rec. Carl Boyd, Graham Kerr and Paul Gavin netted for Archers.

In Division Two, Neston's 2-2 stalemate with Ravenscroft featured a goal apiece from Lee Moores and Nick Pollitt.

Sportsman's Victoria eroded MSC Eastham's lead at the top of the Premier Division to four points, with two games in hand, after they triumphed 4-0 at TSF.

Ace marksman, Ben England was a two goal star, while Andy Crilley also struck twice, as Vics made it five wins from their last six outings.

A welcome point came Wirral Health's way, following a 0-0 draw at Tixalls, but despite a fine goal from Ben Speed, Towers suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Kent FC. Two goals from John O'Brien put Kent in the driving seat, and the visitors sealed the win with three more goals in the last ten minutes.

Ryan Woolridge, Thomas Allley and Chris Carmichael were the scorers.

Goals from Ralph Harrison and Robbie Bradley assured Imperial of a place in the second round of the Martin Caulfield Junior Cup, after they beat Carlton 2-0.

Kenny Holland's goal for Plough counted for nothing after Lord Raglan rallied through Jamie Craddock and Brian Baber to clinch a 2-1 result.

Eddie Bryan(2) and Tommy Howard were on target in Tranmere Vics' 3-1 victory over Swinging Arm who replied via Matty Wood.

Terry New scored a superb double for Euro Wirral, but defensive shortcomings curtailed their chances of reaching the Wirral & District FA Sunday Premier Cup 4th round, after they lost 3-2 to last season's finalists, Neston Nomads.

It was an blank day also, for Lancelyn Glenavon, who were eliminated following a 3-0 defeat at Saddle Club.

In the Wirral & District FA Sunday Junior Cup 3rd round, Parkview Social's progression was halted by Ellesmere Port JFC. The hosts scored through Mickey McCann and Jason Wilde but went down 4-2.