TRIDENT edged closer to the top of the MES Ltd First Division when claiming all the points in a hard-fought encounter versus Shore Villa and had Sam Bonner to thank for the 1-0 victory.

Although leaders PLCCFC gained another point to remain unbeaten, they were pushed hard by Vineyard who deserved a share of the spoils in a 3-3 draw as Dave Favager bagged a brace and Jason Rigby a single for the home team but Dan Hardman netted a double and Owen Ainscough a single in this thrilling battle.

Lottie Dod and Wallasey Wanderers also played out a draw when sharing four goals in a great 2-2 result thanks to Jack Neilson opening the scoring for Wanderers but an Alex Pitt double put Dod ahead before Macauley Lathom made the scores level in a great game.

Scott McMahon scored twice for Oldershaw FC in their 2-1 success over North West Harriers who replied through Conor Reeves in an end-to-end encounter.

Barnston FC claimed top spot in the Moreton Alarms Supplies Second Division on goal difference when beating Cheshire Vikings 4-0 due to single efforts from Will Igoe, Jack Nelson, Ben Ryan and Jack Robinson and they have yet to concede.

Liscard Brazil saw off the challenge of AFC Shore Villa in a 4-2 victory thanks to a treble from Jake Williams and a solo effort from Jacob Cotgrave. Firing the responses was Nathan Saunders with both goals.

Hitting top form were AFC Bromborough who eased past Bromborough Athletic with an 8-0 verdict in which Kieran Hughes scored a hat-trick, Cody Carter netted a double, with singles from Isaac Hamilton and Zak Thomas and an own goal completing the rout.

Park Royal suffered their first reversal due to New Brighton Town beating them 3-0 with Greg Williams hitting a brace and Jordan Morely netting a single in a fine performance.

Best wishes go to the four teams who will be competing in the Cheshire CFA Sunday Cup next week, with Wallasey Wanderers and Vineyard travelling to Manchester and PLCCFC and Finnigan FC being at home and all four fixtures will be challenging for our teams.