CHAMPIONS Bretforton Old Boys suffered their first Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League defeat of the season at Crowle, as the home side ended their stuttering start to the campaign.

Begley and Carey scored for the hosts, while Baird replied for the Old Boys.

Upton Snodsbury moved three points clear with a comfortable win over Ambassador, the goals coming from McManus (2), Ladds, Congrave and Andrews.

Broadway United won at Evesham WMC thanks to goals from Craig and Alcock. The Workies replied through James. Tye and Mills were on target as Mickleton Rangers won at Golden Cross, while Red Horse won at Inkberrow.

Tesco United moved second in Division Two with victory over Pinvin United. Cidermill were held at Offenham Rovers. A Williams treble helped Honeybourne Gate Inn overcome Vauxhall, while Eckington took the local honours against Bredon. Badsey Rec remain pointless in Division Three, losing by five goals at Lenches Lions. Black Bear defeated Bengeworth Sports.

In the Bluck Cup, George and Dragon defeated Pebworth, Fladbury Athletic overcame Badsey and WMK beat Northway. Defford/Besford United saw off Fish and Anchor, Stour Excelsior beat Ashton on penalties and Tewkesbury Town won at Broadway United Res.