EVESHAM Mechanical Services Knockout Cup holders Bretforton Old Boys progressed against Tewkesbury Town 5-3 with Worcestershire cricketer Daryl Mitchell hitting a hat-trick.

Beaten finalists for the past two seasons New Inn Pershore were knocked out of the second round by Division Two side Alderton 2-1.

The hosts led through a Dan Rushton goal before Matt Greaves levelled and an injury-time Josh Allen effort clinched the tie.

Bretforton Sports Club lost on penalties at Mickleton Rangers after the sides drew 3-3.

Josh Collins (2) and Josh Keyte scored for Rangers while Sports Club replied through Steve Edghill, Ciaran Gilbert and Luke Smith-Daniel.

Strawberry Field United hit nine against Bredon through Keiran Downey (3), Matt Magee (2), Jake Maisey (2) and Dougie Wallace (2).

Offenham Rovers won at TDMS Harvington 3-1 with goals from Jake Hall (2) and Kays Sibanda.

Evesham WMC defeated Inkberrow 2-1 as Lewis Sheen replied to strikes from James White and Dominic Hartland.

Also through are Stour Excelsior Reserves who edged out Ashton 88 3-2 with Nick Shurmer (2) and Tom Grace scoring and Lewis Carter and Matthew Ingle pulling goals back.

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two leaders Cropthorne were held at Pebworth 0-0 while Fladbury came from behind to win at AFC Cheltenham 3-2 through Will Green (2) and Max Ferriday.

Fortis and TDMS Evesham shared eight goals. Veteran Phil Rainey (2), Jon Wallace and Paul Macfarlane scored for Fortis while TDMS netted through Tom Jones (2), Robbie Patching and Ben Cole.

Stratford HGC head Division Three with Sam Jalowiecki (4) and Andrew Drakes netting in a 5-1 win at Alcester Town.

Vale United recorded their biggest win with seven goals at Bengeworth coming from Graham Westmacott (3), Paul Law (2), Chris Ainsworth and Jack Steadman.

Dragons recorded a much-needed 6-1 win at Ambi Allsports thanks to Alex Lane (2), Mike Emptage, Dion Mayhew, Scott Sinden and Darren Wilsden. Aiden Booth netted a consolation for the hosts.