Goalkeeper Arron Bryan was the star for Queensbury as they earned a superb 3-0 FA SUNDAY CUP first-round win at Allerton.

The Merseysiders, who reached the final of this prestigious competition two years ago, were foiled by a series of fine saves by Bryan, who has played in the final himself with Albion Sports.

Mick Naylor gave Bradford Sunday Alliance outfit Queensbury a half-time lead and further goals by Ben Needham and Joe Hewitt secured the Premier Division strugglers' progress.

Also winning on Merseyside were Bolton Woods, who trailed Norcoast Farmers at half-time but eventually won 5-2 after extra time as Andy Philp and Andy Howard both scored twice.

Albion Sports were in the same location but lost 3-1 against Paddock after extra time, Arron Heywood having scored for a Bradford side who saw three of their defenders get injured.

But Silsden are through to round two after Dale Hoyle netted both goals in a 2-0 home verdict over Leeds side Fforde Grene.

Some Alliance teams were in WEST RIDING COUNTY FA SUNDAY CUP action and Ventus United beat Knottingley Waterside 2-1 courtesy of strikes by Matty Mathers and Stephen Mortimore to reach the third round.

Otley Road were in goal-scoring form when they hosted Spen Valley side Babes in the Wood, winning 5-2.

Richard Hartley and Dave Ward put the visitors two goals up but Otley responded through John Selby (2), Sean Mcgoogan, Paul Bridge and Danny Mullarkey.

Oakenshaw were beaten by a single goal at HT Sports.

There was also internal knockout ties played and, in the KITZ N' PIECES SENIOR CUP, Premier Division high-fliers Ventus Sports suffered a shock second-round defeat at Bradford Irish Club.

It finished 4-3 to Irish, with Mathew Hannah bagging two of the Division One team's goals.

An ill-tempered all-Premier Division clash saw leaders Bradford Park Avenue Rangers survive 4-3 against Manningham Ward in the third round.

Chima Monando scored twice for Rangers but it needed an injury-time effort from Adam Jones to settle the issue.

There was also seven goals in the second-round tie at Oakworth Juniors, who emerged 5-2 winners against Wibsey WMC thanks to doubles by Michael Witney and Joe Brady.

In the KITZ N' PIECES INTERMEDIATE CUP, Baildon Trinity Athletic saw off Dudley Hill Rangers Reserves 2-0 courtesy of goals by Danny Milner and Danny Steele.

Defending champions White Eagles scraped through 3-2 at Craven Heifer, while Mill Lane A of Division 2B pulled off a great result by winning 4-2 at Thornton.

Division Four side Prospect Reserves played out of their skin against Division 3A opponents Ravenscliffe to earn a spot in the third round of the AMATEUR CUP with a 4-2 success.

Bradford Lions beat Thornbury Athletic 5-3 thanks to four goals from Aidy Lowther and next face Queen Bradford, who saw off Undercliffe 4-2.

Unity FC are the first team into the quarter-finals after crushing Bradford Phoenix 12-2 .

There was only one PREMIER DIVISION match but it produced 11 goals. Unfortunately ten of them were conceded by bottom side Prune Park.

West Bowling inflicted the damage as Damian Melvyn's double hat-trick was supported by braces from Darren Storey and Carl Storey.

Westwood Park retained their unbeaten DIVISION ONE record with a 3-0 victory over Eastward as they gained revenge for a draw earlier this season.

Relay Recruitment Rovers kept up their challenge at the top of the table thanks to a 1-0 win at Dudley Hill Rangers, while Wyke Wanderers and Clayton Orient shared six goals.

In DIVISION 1A, Orange 2005 led until ten minutes from the end when strikes from Adam Tomlin and Dave Crabtree earned Britannia a 2-1 win.

A Wacas Ali hat-trick was not enough to earn Bankfoot Lions their first DIVISION 2A win of the season.

Lions remain at the foot of the table as, despite the efforts of Ali and taking the lead, they lost 5-4 at home to Black Swan.

Gaping Goose secured a six-point lead at the top after beating Druids 4-0, with a Rick Craven brace helping secure the win.

Prospect took advantage of the reduced fixtures to climb to second by beating Kings Arms 6-2, while Hare & Hounds moved away from the drop zone after edging out Greens 5-4.

School Green joined a four-way tie at the top of DIVISION 2B by defeating Forresters 4-1.

Wrose FC are also among the leading teams after hammering British Queen 5-0, which included two James Dores goals and Lee Haigh's 30-yarder.

Bolton Woods Socials seem to be hitting top form after their second 9-1 win in two weeks, with S Welborn and J Morgan both bagging a hat-trick as they crushed Nab Wood Juniors.

Mill Lane B returned to the top of DIVISION 3A after smashing Steel Bangle 9-0, with Luke Wilcock claiming another treble.

After a good start in DIVISION 3B, 5Alive seem to be losing form. A 4-2 loss to Idle was their latest setback, Ryan Lambert's hat-trick doing the damage.

Hasnen Naveed scored six times as Manningham smashed in-form Shoulder of Mutton 12-2.