STIRRUP Sports & Social found the right combination as they defeated title favourites Woodchurch 4-2 in the Houlihans Premier Division.

Gary Shoan put the Stirrup ahead, with an audacious Alan Sutton belter from 45 yards making it 2-0.

The Woodchurch got back into it, but the Stirrup would not give in and strikes from Jamie ‘Jelly’ Ferguson and Ian Jones completed a remarkable victory.

In the Wirral Junior Cup, Martin Thompson found his shooting boots for Ellesmere Port as his hat-trick inspired the blues to a 4-2 victory over Parkview Social.

Birkenhead Boys had a nice day at the seaside in the Wirral under-18s rounds two and three as a Ross Parry double and further strikes from Aaron Dillon and Tom Povall saw them defeat New Brighton Saints 4-2.

In round three Charlie McInnis chalked up another hat-trick as he led his Ashville team to a 3-2 win against a stubborn Neston Nomads.

Vauxhall Youth had enough juice in the tank as they defeated Wallasey outfit Northwood 2-1.

Liam Sumner and Ryan Critchlow drove home.

Lloyd Ithel, Chris Drew and Danny Clague found the net for Argyll in the Wirral Premier Cup against Premier Division Bidston Hotel.

The Bidi would not lie down and came back fighting thanks to efforts from Steve Jones and a Derek Taylor double.

A smart finish from Mike Parnell turned out to be the winner.

Neston Nomads found the way to the next round as a hard fought 3-2 win against Euro Wirral was sealed thanks to goals from Ritchie Foulkes, Dane Griffiths and a Dave Forbes thunderbolt.

Heygarth got caught all at sea at Oyster Catcher, losing 5-1. Craig Kavanagh grabbed a consolation.

Paul Murray and Dave Rudge efforts were all in vain as the Tower crumbled 3-2 at Wallasey outfit Primrose.