AFC Houghton Magna produced a superb performance as they dismantled Conference side Norteles 5-0 to book their place in the NTFA MDH Teamwear Cup semi-finals.
Dean Humphries led the way with two goals, with others coming from Paul Dempsey, Alex Smith and Daniel Thomason.
In the last eight of the NTFA Chronicle & Echo Cup, FC Gallery move forward to the semi-finals thanks to a 3-2 win at Victoria Park Rangers.
Sam French netted both for Rangers, but Gallery took the tie with goals from Sean Wilkes and Leon Deterville (2). Gallery will now face Duston & Diamonds from division two.
Harpole will take on FC Polish Champions in the last four of the Ken Parker Cup following a 4-1 quarter-final success against Sunnyside Corinthians.
Former Northampton Town man Courtney Herbert was on the mark for Corinthians but Harpole hit back through Greg Ling (2), Shaun Markie and Owen Phillips.
Goals from Daniel Webster and Scott Chilton saw Duston & Diamonds reach the semi-final of the Parker Cup in a 2-1 win against Spartak, who replied through Will Briscoe.
The Araglen Cup clash between Windmill Warriors and St Margaret’s A saw a close encounter, which the Maggies pipped 2-1.
Ashley Inwood was the matchwinner for Margaret’s, who now face Royals Reserves in the last four.
In premier division action, a hat-trick from Paul Edwards secured all three points for AC Squirrels in their 3-1 victory over visitors Monks Park WMC.
Brothers James and Joe Church scored three between them but couldn’t prevent Royals from going down 6-3 to Standens Barn.
Ashley Bradshaw (2), Rosco Cook, Lee Cotton and Charlie Wixon all netted for Barn, who go five points clear at the top.
Fox & Hounds moved up to third in division one thanks to a 2-0 win over Midshire Electrical. Jacob Gartland and Scott Baker got the goals.
St Margaret’s Reserves were also on the up after a 3-1 win over Polish Champions. Tom Casey scored twice with the other coming from Joe Moriarty.
A depleted Manfield Rangers were beaten 2-1 by Thorplands Club 81. Tom Osgerby netted for Rangers but Thorplands took the points thanks to efforts from Richard Dunkley and Ilke Demirkan.
Stuart Reid, Stephen Grimley (2) and Joe Lewis all netted for MDS Rangers as they saw off Sunnyside Corinthians Reserves 4-0.
In division two, Howdenbeath were swept aside as they went down 7-2 to JWC Athletic. Curtis Norris and Delroy Kilburn both hit hat-tricks, while James Moore chipped in with the other. Ben Cook and Craig Bounds replied for Howdenbeath.
Devonshire Club and Outlet Sports had to settle for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw. Darren Wright netted for Devonshire, Adam Greenwood doing likewise for Outlet.
In division three, Crown & Cushion’s run of nine unbeaten came to and end as they lost out to second-placed FC Locomotiv Moulton. Kyle Daniels and Temel Tichbourne got the goals.
It proved a bad day all round for Manfield Rangers as their reserves also lost, going down 3-2 to Billing United. Sam Dengel scored twice for Rangers, but Billing went one better with strikes from James Hine, Ben Turvey and an own goal.
Obelisk United eased to a 5-1 win over Nene with goals from Joe Robinson, Dave Gillanders, Curtis Bryan, Andre Codner and Phil Sullivan.
Wootton Fields had no problems seeing off bottom club Brafield thanks to goals from Locmelis Edmunds, Ryan Moloney and Ollie Judge.
Ben Spick scored the only goal as Butcher Loco edged out The Workhouse 1-0 in division four.
Third-placed Ryan Munich proved too strong for Royals Reserves, beating them 4-0 with strikes from Jack Harper, Adam Jones, Donovan Reed and Dan Spencer.
Staples also picked up a big win, goals from Antony Fragola, Stuart Schofield, Gareth Ferrio (2) and Sylvain Pabouef giving them a 5-0 win over Obelisk Reserves.
Standens Maestro and AFC Pioneers fought out a thrilling 5-5 draw. Luke Molloy and Rory Corrigan both netted doubles for Standens, Gavin Harding getting the other. Pioneers hit back through Firas Al-Hamed (2), Chris Watkins (2) and Matt Souster.
The District stay top of division five after their win over Northampton Hotspur.
Wayne Riley was the hero on the day, bagging four in a 5-3 success. Glen Thompson got the other. Matt Harris, Rob Curry and Steven Deakins were on target for the visitors.
Spring Park picked up their first points of the season, Todd Campbell scoring twice in a 2-2 draw with third-placed Vesta. Rob Pinney and Adam Hayes replied for Vesta.
Abington Stanley came from behind on three occasions to earn a point in a 4-4 draw with Hartwell Forest.
Thomas Swiergul scored three for Stanley, while Iain Holland-Hay added a single. Hartwell’s efforts came from Geoff Bigley (2), Andy Fair and Mark Thorpe.
Andrew Johnston scored twice to lead FC Gallery to a 5-2 win over Sixfields Rangers, while Lewis McNulty hit a brace for Victoria Park Rangers in a 5-1 win at FC Locomotiv Moulton Reserves.
Star Award
Spring Park are this week’s winners after securing their first point of the season in a 2-2 against Vesta.
New teams wanted
The league are now receiving applications for new teams for season 2013-14. For details on how to join, general secretary Roger Gamble on Northampton 637766 or email roger.gamble246@btinternet.com.
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