Phoenix manager Paul Ettenfield was so keen to get on with their match against Otley he had his team were stripped and warming-up even before the home team arrived at the ground -- but after a 6-0 victory it could become a trend.
With the same starting line-up as last week, it wasn't long before Phoenix were applying the early pressure and opened the scoring through Jimmy Spencer. Mick Gillmartin then added a second at the near post from an excellent cross from Roy Mason. Otley had a couple of chances, but good goal keeping from Paul Linyard and great covering from Martin Ross thwarted any real serious threat.
Ettenfield had to shuffle the team around late on in the first half when Bryceland had to be substituted due to a pulled hamstring, bringing Sutcliffe onto the left hand side of midfield and pushing Lister into the middle.
The start of the second half mirrored the first half with Spencer adding his second from a free kick, which although it lacked power had enough dip and swerve on it to fool the Otley 'keeper. Mick Gillmartin then added his second with a well taken drive from the edge of the box. Last weeks hat-trick hero Ben Furness scored Phoenix's fifth.
Jimmy Spencer completed his hat-trick with a low drive from just inside the box. Phoenix managed their first clean sheet of the season after Martin Crangle's brilliant double goal line clearance.
Silsden kept up their charge at the top of Divison One with a 3-0 victory over Tyersal. Jimmy Hedges scored two with Lee Riley also on target.
Keighley Shamrocks took advantage of their tie against bottom club Ventus/Yeadon to claim a 4-0 with with goals from J Brady (2), Mick Dowie and Andy Burns.
Steeton are in fourth spot in Division Two after Alex Familion led the way with two goals in their 6-1 victory over Morley Town. Other goals came from J Gill, P Wood, GAvin Baluk and Ian Craven.
Keighley Phoenix Reserves pulled off their second win of the season in Reserve Division One, beating Altofts 2-1. Tim Hird hammered in a superb 25-yard strike and Chris Smith scored the second.
Steeton Res drew 2-2 in Reserve Division Two with G Goodman and M Morton on target against Heckmondwike Town. They stay at the top of the table with three wins and two drawn games from their opening matches.
Keighley Shamrocks are pushing them all the way, just one point behind in second place. they kept up the chase with a 6-2 victory over Salt Old Boys thanks to goals from Adam Spradley (2), Lee Rhodes and B Brown.
Silsden Reserves were beaten 3-0 by Hunsworth.
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