HOLKER Old Boys gave a much-improved performance at Darwen, despite losing 1-0 to a 10th minute goal in their North West Counties Division Two fixture.

With at least four one-on-ones with the keeper and a couple of close headers, the Furness outfit at least deserved a point on their travels.

BAE Systems SC visited Blackrod Town and narrowly lost 2-1 with Stuart Walker their scorer in this Aegon West Lancashire League Premier Division fixture.

Dalton United lost 4-2 at the old enemy, Kirkham and Wesham, Gareth Jones and Steve Brennan their marksmen.

In Division One, Millom beat Burnley Belvedere 1-0, with Carl Waters netting his 31st goal of the season.

Bootle visited Garstang where they won 2-1, player-manager Brian Dawson netting both.

Crooklands Casuals held high-flying Poulton Town to a 2-2 away draw, Paul Bell scoring both goals.

Division Two action brought a 1-0 home win for Furness Cavaliers over BAE Canberra, with Mark Gladdery scoring.

Furness Rovers' chance of talking pole position disappeared in a 5-1 home defeat by top dogs Aspull. Steve Crompeton netted the Rovers goal.

Askam United beat third-placed Stoneclough 3-0, with Gary Foxton (2) and Jabba Jones netting for Ged Dixon's Lancashire Amateur Shield semi-finalists.

GSK Ulverston Rangers were at Todmorden Borough and lost 3-1, with Andrew Frazer their scorer.

Results: Terry Clinton Trophy: Bootle Reserves 2, Furness Cavaliers Reserves 5; Dalton United Reserves 3, Vickerstown 1; T.P. Broomby Furness Junior Cup: Millom Reserves 2, Barrow Island 3 (aet).

Rifleman's Garage and Premier Tiles Furness Premier League, Premier Division: Askam United Reserves 1, GSK Ulverston Rangers Reserves 3; BAE Systems SC Reserves 0, Walney Island 5; Barrow Celtic 2, Haverigg United 2; Crooklands Casuals Reserves 2, Barrow Wanderers 3; Holker Old Boys Reserves 3, Furness Rovers Reserves 1.

Division One: BAE Systems A 6, Barrow Celtic Reserves 2; Furness Rovers Seniors 1, Dalton United A 1; Haverigg United A 1, Furness Hotel 3; Holker Old Boys A 6, Barrow Wanderers Reserves 2; Kirkby United 0, Haverigg United Reserves 6; Walney Island Reserves 0, Furness Rovers A 2.