MORWENSTOW’S hopes of reaching the North Devon League Premier Division Brayford Cup semi-finals are over after a 3-1 defeat to visiting Appledore Lions.

The Greens and the Lions are both currently in the bottom three in the league, level on eight points, but it was Appledore that left Shop Playing Field with a place in the last four.

Youngster Toby Trewin grabbed a last minute consolation for the Greens who were missing several key players.

Holsworthy Reserves welcomed AFC Dumnonii looking to bounce back in the Premier Division from a 3-0 reversal at the hands of Landkey Town and a 5-1 defeat against neighbours Bradworthy in the Pickard Cup, but were comfortably beaten 5-0 at Upcott Field.

The Magpies are just a point above the bottom three ahead of Saturday’s trip to mid-table Combe Martin, while Morwenstow have a local derby at Hartland knowing they could end the day level with their opponents with a win.

Bradworthy are having a near-perfect season and reached the Senior Division Combe Martin Cup semi-final with a 7-2 success at Combe Martin Reserves which included braces from Harvey Dack and Tai Wonnacott an own goal and efforts from subs Gary Clarke and Tudor Placinta.

The Horniwinks, who have a five-point lead at the top of the table, visit nearest challengers Bideford Reserves on Saturday knowing a win would put them in the driving seat for the title.

Shebbear United remain three points above the bottom two following a 5-0 defeat at Lynton.

Both Putford and Holsworthy Thirds secured 2-2 draws away from home in Intermediate One.

Putford were held at South Molton Seconds while Gavin Parnell and an own goal gave the Magpies a useful point at Hartland Reserves.

Morwenstow Reserves weren’t in action but host Northam Lions on Saturday (2.30pm).