Shenton and James Wright both scored impressive braces in the team’s first win of the season while goalkeeper Ryan Cherry kept the Edge at bay with his usual excellent display between the sticks.

The team included a number of youngsters who continue to impress, including Cornelius Carey, Drew Ilsley, Joe Willcox, and James Rapinett.

Lisa Jordan-Dickenson netted four as the Ladies’ 2s got back to winning ways with a resounding 5-0 victory over Rochdale 1s.

She was joined on the scoresheet by Charlotte O’Toole with Tash Weaver impressing as Players’ Player in a mature defensive display.

Andy Power’s hat-trick earned him Man of the Match as the Men’s 1s drew 3-3 with Lancaster and Morecambe Men’s 1s.

The Greens were dominant for the majority of the match again but could not edge the encounter with each week showing an improved performance.

The Men’s 2s fell to their first loss of the season as they were beaten 5-4 by Rochdale 2s despite coming back from 2-0 down at half time.

Stuart Higginbotham’s tireless battling earned him two goals and the Man of the Match while Aaron Kelly also netted twice.

Stacey Bell also bagged a double haul but even that could not prevent the Ladies’ 1s slipping 3-2 to University of Manchester Ladies’ 1s despite dominating the match.