BSF Over-35s League: DOBBIES A put their poor league start behind them in the first round of the Sam Ashworth Trophy.

Last season's Premier Division champions thumped Breightmet United 8-1 to reach round two.

Elton Vale joined them after a comfortable 5-0 win over the Fir Tree.

The Newmarket won a bruising encounter 2-1 against Park Wanderers, and Bolton Wyresdale came out on top against the Cattle Market in a thrilling match which ended 5-4.

Garswood United won a very tight game 1-0 against Dobbies C, who thought they deserved something from the game, and Turton needed extra time and two goals from Damien McGuire to beat Ainsworth Fossils 4-2.

Third Division side The Quadrant disposed of Second Division Lord Raglan 2-0 at home, and Colliers Rest beat Hare Athletic 4-2.

Andy Critchley scored in the last minute of extra time as the Fox & Stork beat the Bay Mare Strollers 3-2 in a great game, which saw both keepers produce star performances for their team.

Two goals from Arthur Flatters helped maintain Horwich Town's impressive start to the season as they beat Lever Bridge 3-2 in extra time, and the Plough defeated the Bowling Green 5-3.