AEROSPACE continue to fly high at the top of the Bolton Sunday League Division Three following their convincing 5-0 victory over AFC Strollers.

Two goals each for Roberts and Lomax led the way while second placed Arkwrights tasted defeat for the first time this season when they went down 4-2 to Coach and Horses, Kendall their hat-trick hero.

Allboro's Walsh was also on the mark three times in their thrilling 7 -6 victory over Athletic FC Atherton for whom Sheeman scored twice.

In the Premier Division, Little Lever edged closer to the title after when they hammered Rawson Rangers 6-2, Doyle and Partington each scoring two.

Second-placed Feathers slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Fuller Vale while Bulls Head returned to winning ways in beating Deane and Derby 4-0.

Bulls Head man of the match John Farrimond was on the mark twice as Bolton Castle slammed Cotton Tree 6-1.

Willows remain top of Division One after beating Westleigh Mechanics 2-0 and Astley Bridge lost vital ground as they were held to a 4-4 draw by bottom club Cattle Market, Swailes striking twice for Astley Bridge.

Electrolux showed menacing form as they handed out an 8-1 hammering to Northfield, Jackson and Corfield each scoring two. Ryan was in prolific goalscoring form as Derby Street Glass thrashed Gresham 10-3. He struck four times with Rice grabbing a hat-trick.

Division Two leaders White Horse (Kearsley) went eight points clear after two goals from Davis and one from Wolstenholme gave them a 3-0 win over Monteraze.

Bradford Arms crashed to an alarming 4-3 defeat by Brightmill Chemicals for whom Toder notched a hat-trick.

Farnworth and Kearsley Labour Club are in fine form and showed no mercy to Clifton Rangers in their 8-0 victory, Jones and Johnson both hitting hat-tricks. Results - BOLTON Evening News Premier Division: Bulls Head 4, Deane & Derby 0; Bolton Castle 6, Cotton Tree 1; Fuller Vale 3, Feathers 1; Rawson Rangers 2, Little Lever 6; Manchester Road Inn 3, Lostock Arms 1; Tonge Fold 1, Red Lion 3.

Colborne Trophies First Division: Astley Bridge 4, Cattle Market 4; Chetham Arms 2, Darcy Lever 1; Derby Street Glass 10, Gresham 3; Electrolux 8, Northfield 1; R S Walkden 1, Robin Hood 5; Willows 2, Westleigh Mechanics 0.

Second Division: Brightmill Chemicals 4, Bradford Arms 3; Farnworth & Kearsley Labour Club 8, Clifton Rangers 0; Lowton 4, Hare & Hounds (Stoneclough) 4; Saddle 1, Little Hulton Cricket Club 3; Market Street Tavern 2, M & AB Pineapple 0; White Horse (Kearsley) 3, Monteraze 0.

Third Division: Aerospace 5, AFC Strollers 0; Coach & Horses 4, Arkwrights Main Connections 2; Athletic FC Atherton 6, Allboro 7; Fanny's 4, Whitefield 8; AFC Strollers 3, Fanny's 2; Toby Inn 1, Sparking Clog 5.

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