TWO Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division One teams fell victim to lower-ranked sides in the Evesham Mechanical Services Knockout Cup.

Division Two outfit Harvington defeated Cidermill on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with Woodfield and Reading on target respectively.

Dragons from Division Three accounted for Pinvin United 5-3, but last season’s finalists Jacksons Fairfield progressed 1-0 thanks to Smaylen’s strike at Alderton.

A Proctor brace helped Badsey Recreation overcome Stratford United 3-1 and Matt Layton hit a hat-trick for Alcester Town, who needed a strong second-half performance to account for Bengeworth 6-2.

Sun Inn reached the last eight with a 5-0 win at Broadway United Reserves thanks to Davis (2), Steger, Comfort and Mitchell.

The all-Division One encounter between Evesham WMC and Stour Excelsior saw the Shipston side come out on top 2-1 through Hemming and Whitehouse with Irons replying.

Bredon picked up their first Division One point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Inkberrow with Pardale and Harry Grant scoring respectively.

Second-placed Broadway United were held 4-4 at Bear. Ben and James Bearcroft were on target for Bear, while brothers Jason and Ben Horsburgh netted for Broadway.

In Division Two, Cropthorne took the local honours against neighbours Charlton Old Boys 3-0 thanks to goals from Boother (2) and Saunders.

Tewkesbury Town moved into promotion contention by defeating Tesco United 4-1 with goals from Dyson (2), Buckley and Tarling.

Ecosamba put five past Evesham United Sunday with Bennett (2), Meah and Sewell among the scorers, while Sone and Hicks replied.

Division Three leaders Quinton were surprisingly held 2-2 at home by Pebworth.

Carter and Drinkwater gave Quinton a two-goal interval lead before Smith and Staite struck for Pebworth to level matters.

Begley, White and James were on target for Ashton 88 in a 3-1 win at Avon Titans, who scored through Winkett.

Fortis came from behind to defeat Ambi Allsports 3-2 after Dawe and Booth scored for Allsports.

A Wallace double and a Simcox effort earned the Badsey-based team three much-needed points.