KING William went top of the PIONEER SUNDAY LEAGUE First Division with a 6-1 victory over Lodge Bank.

Last season's leading strikers were once again on target, Tyler Coward and Conelly sharing King William's goals with Livsey scoring for Lodge Bank.

Unity Bank stay hard on their heels after a 6-4 victory over Romac Syustems with two goals coming direct from corners and Tony Wallbank scoring a hat-trick.

Masons continued their good form with a 4-0 win over Cross Guns, Woodland and Hughes scoring two each while Miners Arms struck form with a sound 3-0 victory over Bowling Green.

Real Walkden go top of Division Two after a 1-0 win over Shamrock but Great Lever are still struggling for form, losing 4-0 to Samsons, Patterson, Kirkam, Grundy and Hyton all scoring.

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