SANDY Lane took advantage of most Bradford Sunday Alliance League rivals being in district cup action to climb the Premier Division table with a big win.

Declan Corby bagged two of the goals as Lane eased to a 5-0 victory against Bradford Moor.

Thornbury Celtic moved to the top of the division with their 100 per cent record still intact after being awarded the points from a walkover at White Eagles.

A battle at the other end of the table saw Bradford Phoenix and Ventus United share two goals and the points, with Bradley Holland netting for Phoenix and Billy Saunders replying.

Tyersal climbed to the top of Division 2A with a 4-2 win over Thornton United thirds, with Tyrone Pryce hitting a double for the Arkwright Sreet men.

Gaping Goose moved top of Division 2B leaders with a 9-0 win at Prospect Reserves as Mathew Artist hit a hat-trick and Craig King struck twice.

Fairweather Green WMC edged into second place with a 3-1 victory over East Bierley Village.

Meanwhile, West Bowling bowed out of the Bradford & District FA Sunday Senior Cup in the second round as they lost on penalties to Thornton United.

Chris Lever opened the scoring for Thornton and although Michael O'Brien equalised with a diving header, Bowling were hindered by the dismissal of captain Nick Cowling.

Thornton hit the bar twice before going on to nick the shoot-out 6-5.

Elsewhere, Tariq Hussain bagged a hat-trick as Allerton beat Prospect 7-2, while Aarron Heywood hit all five for Lyceum as they knocked out Buttershaw Celtic.

Swaine Green won by the same 5-0 scoreline against Wyke Rangers, with Christian Patel grabbing a double.

Tomorrow sees a return to league action and Premier leaders Thornbury Celtic take their 100 per cent start to mid-table Sandy Lane.