BUDE’s incredibly tough season continued as they were knocked out of the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup in the first round by league rivals, Liskeard Athletic.

Wes Pugh maintained his good form for the Seasiders, but despite goals from Tommy Statton and Chris Hill, James Lorenz’s hat-trick alongside a strike from Sam Gilbert sent the Lux Park outfit into the next round.

Bude, who are eight points adrift of Ilogan RBL at the foot of the West Division of the South?West Peninsula League, will get the chance to start clawing back the deficit when they welcome fifth-placed Porthleven on Saturday (2.15pm).