Dynamos duo at double to beat in-form Shrovetiders

James Halfpenny hit a double with Keegan Thomas and Taylor McIlreavey also on target.

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Premier Division leaders Brereton Social were eliminated at the first hurdle by fellow topflight side Audley by the odd goal in five at Town Fields.

Sam Mellor and Cameron Jackson were on target for Matty Ainger’s visitors, while Travis Tilstone, Liam Curley and a winner from Lewis Townsend saw the hosts into the next round.

Michael Morton’s FC Hanley eased into the second round after edging out Warstones Wanderers 3-2 at Northwood Stadium where Nathan Jones and Tim Sanders were among the scorers.

Leek CSOB put their recent poor league form behind them when they defeated Allen Davies’ travelling Silverdale Athletic side.

Sam Wainwright gave the Old Boys a first-half lead with Greg Large adding a second a minute after the restart.

Thomas Parkes then reduced the arrears on 54 before Wainwright restored their two-goal margin on the hour mark.

Former Congleton Town hit-man Aaron Johns scored Dale's second on 80 minutes, but could not find a third to square the tie.