DEFENDING S.K. Fruits Ltdsponsored Chippenham & District League Premier Division champions The Castle FC moved into third spot in the standings following their thumping 9-0 victory over Westbury Rangers who, had it not been for the withdrawal of both Bromham and North Star A from the top flight, would be favourites for relegation to division one.

Liam Hill’s first-half three timer and singles for Marcus Wallen and Gary Campbell had the points won in the first 45 minutes.

Tom Slater, Jack Fisher and first goals of the campaign from Martin Robinson and Richard Macklin who drilled home a wonder strike made up the nine.

AFC Melksham had the perfect build-up to next weeks Knockout Cup clash against holders Corsham Centre Youth as they outplayed a Somerford to claim an 11-0 success.

Incredibly the villagers started the game with 10 players before a late arrival made up their numbers. They trailed 2-0 at the break before Melksham went on the rampage in the second period.

Sean Fordham led the carnage with a six-timer, Tony McElhone, Jordan Kirk, Tom Blaxley, Eathan Cox and Ian Dowell shared the others.