WATERLOGGED pitches accounted for half the weekend's games in the Ellesmere Port and District Sunday League Premier Division.

Yet Hugo Travel still managed a five-star display with Kev West (2), Lewis Hughes (2) and Kirk McMurray completing a 5-1 home win over SC Ellesmere. Mike Williams was on target for the visitors.

Mike Murray was Vauxhall's hat-trick hero in their 3-0 victory over Seahorse.

The league matches between Castrol Sports and Hope Farm Rangers and FC Merebrook and Grace were both postponed due to the weather.

In Division One, Scott Ellis (3) helped put The Bull in seventh heaven in their 7-1 trouncing of Greyhound. Ian Higginson (2), Mark Livens and Colin Griffiths completed the rout, while Luke Cooper hit the hosts' consolation.

Westminster Reserves had Gary Williams (4) to thank in their 5-1 victory at FC Milestone. Gareth Leask added the other while Mike Beavan and Shaun Gregerson were Milestone's hitmen.

Hope Farm Rangers Reserves ran out 4-2 winners over LPSC. Danny Hughes, Daniel Postings, Darren Hearn and Chris Hawker sealed the win with Rob Burrows and Simon Macivor in reply.

Woodlands chopped down RBL Little Sutton as Les Clarkson, Rob Shepherd and Dave Boyle sealed a 3-1 triumph. Danny Lynch was on target for Little Sutton.

Sutton Villa put the brakes on Kingkabs in their 4-0 success. Mike Hopkins, Lee McHugh, Gary Handley and Andrew Foster were Villa's hotshots.

The match between FC Sportsman's and Travellers Rest fell foul of the wet weather.

* In the Cheshire Sunday Cup, FC Prenton claimed the plaudits in a thrilling battle with Westminster, eventually running out 3-2 winners.