Newton returned to form in style with an 8-0 thrashing of Aintree Villa in the second round of the Pyke Cup.

A Jackson Ellis double was supplemented by further efforts from Paul Carney, Liam Smith, Paul Williams, Dylan White and an own goal while in contrast, a solitary strike from Gary Jones saw Ashville progress at the expense of Capenhurst Villa.

Despite a goal from Brandon Dickinson, Chester Nomads were eliminated by Heswall, who celebrated a 3-1 victory, courtesy of Danny Dixon, Joe Ford and Nathan Johnston.

Bootle St. Edmunds inflicted Mersey Royal's first defeat of the season in a 4-1 win while in the second round of the Bowl, Marine U23s were given a run for their money by West Kirby, who eventually lost 5-4 on penalties, following a 0-0 stalemate.

Helsby had Lee Turkington (2) and an own goal to their credit, but lost 5-3 to local rivals, Runcorn Sports, who scored through from Steve Woodward, Ryan Burnell, Cal Richards, Steve Jackson and Luke Cawley.

Semi-finalists for the West Cheshire Shield were resolved, and it was an easy ride for Sutton Athletic who blitzed Poulton Vics Reserves 6-1.

Shaun Weaver (3), Connor Doyle (2) and Callum Doyle got the goals while a solitary strike from Steve McLeod was enough for Runcorn Sports Reserves to get through against Capenhurst Villa Reserves.

Aintree Villa Reserves beat Chester Nomads Reserves 3-0 and two goals from Dan O'Halloran and an effort from Connor Egan helped Heswall Reserves to a 3-2 verdict over Neston Nomads (Nathan Ellis and Cal Blondel).

In the Northern Cup, Unitor beat Winstanly Reserves 4-1 while Helsby Thirds went down 2-1 to Middlewich Town, Kostas Alexopolous with the Helsby goal.

Saturday's Youth Plate preliminary round action saw Vauxhall Motors beat BRNESC 6-0, with efforts from Kyle Foster (3), Joel Robinson, Jamie Gann and Harley Williams