THE Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division One title race is the most open for many years with five teams in with a chance of emerging victorious.

Evesham WMC continue to falter, losing 2-0 at Broadway United, who scored through Jeffs and Jason Horsburgh.

The Workies were replaced at the top by Bear, who had a 7-2 win over Eckington with goals from Keen (2), Davis (2), Payne, Ward and Close.

Champions Bretforton Old Boys gained revenge for their cup defeat, as Clarke and Brown netted in a 2-1 win over Fladbury Athletic, who replied through Brain.

In Division Four, three teams are chasing the two promotion spaces.

Leaders Tewkesbury Town beat Fortis 4-2 with Matt Tarling scoring twice.

Second-placed Harvington put nine past Ambi Allsports through Woodfield (5), Philpott (3) and Handy.

Charlton Old Boys continue to chase the top two, as Chris Clements (5), Andy Clements (2) and Dickinson scored in an 8-2 victory at Bengeworth. Mason and Cooke replied.

Sinden, Mayhew and Wicks were on target for Dragons in a 3-1 win over Ruby Jacks.

Defford/Besford United reached the Evesham Mechanical Services Knockout Cup last eight with a 4-2 victory over Mickleton Rangers. Miller (2), Kelly and Rogers scored, with Tye and White replying.

Pinvin United set up a semi-final with Fladbury by ending Inkberrow’s run as Mark Haynes struck twice in their 2-1 triumph. It is 43 years since Pinvin last lifted the trophy.

Cidermill chase five trophies, making the Express-Funding Mick Godwin Cup last eight with a 2-1 victory at Alderton. Stuart Reading scored both goals with Greaves replying.

Division Two strugglers Offenham Rovers ended a 29-year association with the league, withdrawing after citing a lack of player commitment.