IN the Premier Division game to beat the weather, Smokies Farnworth scored an amazing 17 goals past the out-of-touch T&S Northwest.

Raynor hit four, Davies and Shirky both hit hat-tricks, and Brown scored two.

In the First Division, Dukes Gate lost at home to Farnworth United 8-3, with Ducker, Collier and Harrison each scoring twice.

Jolly Ploughman A put six goals past Ladybridge with Carney and Whiteside both scoring twice.

Prince Rupert beat Darcy Lever 8-1 as Bretherton starred with a hat-trick, Winnard hit two and Steve Lomax and Gary Lomax also got on the scoresheet.

Meanwhile, Bromley Cross beat Great Lever Queen Lizzy 3-0.

In Division Two, Howcroft beat Boro 2-1 on a heavy pitch at Harper Green, Scotts Bar won 2-1 at Tempest in a tight game in which Wright and Howard scored for the winners and McIntyre for the losing side, while Jolly Ploughman A had a narrow 3-2 victory over Greenwood with Matthews, Collier and Leigh getting their goals.

All outstanding fines are to be paid at the meeting on December 1 at Tonge Moor Conservative Club.

The Open Cup takes place on Sunday and no league games will be played.

Owing to work commitments, FC Moses Gate have been forced to withdraw from the Premier Section of the Bolton Sunday League and their record has been expunged.