THE Warrington Soccer League programme was dominated by cup ties with two big shocks in the Jubilee Trophy.

Vulcan Newton, from Division One, outsmarted high-flying Premier Division outfit Whiston Cross 2-1 thanks to Andrew Moore and Gareth Bourne.

Previously unbeaten Crosfields also fell foul of first division opponents, going down at home 4-3 to Golborne Sports.

St. Michaels won 2-1 at Haydock. Ace marksman Paul Whittaker scored both.

Grappenhall Sports lost 4-1 to Fearnhead after extra time. Julian Parrington's effort was wiped out by Paul Appleton, Carl Burton, Simon Pickett and Paul McGrath goals.

In the Depot Cup a brace each from Lockers' Craig Hardman and Tony Darbyshire gave them a 4-0 lead before the match was abandoned. The result will have to stand in abeyance until adjudication.

The clinical finishing of Daniel Chadwick, two and Neil Gittins helped Croft to overcome Lymm Rangers 3-2.

Orford Youth Club recovered from Graham Batty's goal for Wood Albion to hit back through a Darren Walsh penalty and a Graham Woodacre winner.

Mark Leicester's Spartak were humiliated 2-1 at third division Lymm Dynamoes in the major upset of the round.

In the Rylands Cup for reserve teams, holders Halton Borough were dumped out 2-1 at Irlam Catholic Club after goals from Dave carlisle and Steve Burgess. Halton's third team made up for the disappointment by overcoming Safeway 1-0.

Despite scores from Mike McEvoy and Dave Spence, Fearnhead slumped to a 5-2 home defeat at the hands of Union Taverners.

Sidac Social had a 5-3 win in their 'derby' match with Blackbrook thanks to Jim Barron, two, Dave Pickervance, Alan Crooks and Brian Sheridan.

The one draw in this round saw St. Michaels and Beeches share six goals. Anthony Mullarkey, two and Brian Palmer found the net for the home side.

In the Guardian Cup Irlam Catholic Club edged out Rylands 4-3 with Anthony McMahon, Dave Boardman, Craig Smith and Paul Chapman scoring.

Halton Borough moved to joint top in the Premier Division after an emphatic 4-0 win against Riverplate. Jason Rogers, Dave Pinnington, Darren Jones and Elliott Eyo all scored.

Blackbrook went down 3-2 at home to Eagle Sports, who netted through Ian Walsh, Luke Guest and Ian Berry.

Division One chart-toppers Moore Utd banged in six against bottom club Huntsman. Scott Taylor, two, Paul Bennion, two, Kris Taylor and Adam Dakin hit the target.

Safeway Reserves moved up to second in Division Three after a 4-2 success over Dallam Alliance. Paul Fearnley, two, Paul Williams and Paul Barnett were on target.

In the reserve sections Grappenhall Sports, thanks to a Darren Davies hat-trick and a Phil Coleman tap-in, saw off Daten Thirds 4-1.

Moore edged out St. Michaels Thirds 2-1. Darren Higgins and Carl Miller netted for the home side.

A brilliant hat-trick by Stuart Dignall was scant reward as Halton Borough Fourths went down 4-3 to Wood Albion.

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