Skelmersdale United’s FA Cup hopes ended by Shildon

SKELMERSDALE UNITED'S FA Cup dream came to an abrupt end at Shildon.

The County Durham side scored at either end of the second-half through Sam Garvie to claim the £4,500 prize money and book their place in the third qualifying round, where they will be joined by Vauxhall Motors.

Carl Macauley's Rivacre Park side hammered Blyth Spartans 5-1 on Saturday to claim a place in today's draw after a first win for over a month.

Meanwhile, there were goals galore in the Vodkat League as AFC Liverpool's superb form continued.

Paul Moore's men smashed a stunned Eccleshall 7-0 on Saturday to move into second place in the First Division.

Runcorn Town also kept pace with the leaders by claiming the spoils in a nine goal thriller at home Rochdale Town.

The Pavilions Sports Complex side won 6-3 and are placed fifth in the standings.

In the Premier Division Formby's resurgence was halted at Barnoldswick Town as they went down 4-0.

The Squirrels had strung together their first two wins of the season in the build-up to the weekend's fixture but were unable to stop halt their hosts.

Bootle however made it back-to-back wins by defeating Silsden 2-0 and moved up to sixth place in the table.

St Helens Town claimed a third win of the league season by defeating Glossop North End 4-2 while Runcorn Linnets were held 0-0 at home to Squires Gate.

ST HELENS are in league action tomorrow night when they welcome New Mills.

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