BLACKROD Town suffered a 4-1 West Lancashire League Premier Division defeat at Burnley.

Defensive mistakes in the opening half hour cost Blackrod two goals.

They hit back when Mark Callow's superb pass put Mark Height in the clear and he made no mistake.

Hopes of earning a point were short-lived, however, as on 50 minutes a weak defensive clearance was charged down and the ball was slid home before further defensive problems handed Burnley their fourth.

In the First Divison Tempest took their run to six games without a win when they went down 1-0 to Garstang.

Blackrod reserves drew at home to Springfield 1-1. Andy Morris scored Blackrod's goal and makeshift goalkeeper Nick O'Berg saved a penalty.

Eagley Reserves hammered Whinney Hill 7-0, Sean Hill grabbing a hat-trick and Mel Bentham two.