WINSFORD Saxons secured a spot in the Crewe and District League’s AJ Cooke Trophy final following a comfortable 9-3 victory at Winnington Avenue.

Front man Ste Hughes netted a hat-trick, while Caelan Penketh scored twice.

Habib Kanteh replied with a double for the home team.

In the league, Club AZ closed a gap to leaders Barnton Wanderers on Saturday after coming from behind to beat Clock Tower.

Max Brown and Timothy Fittes netted for the Northwich side in a 3-2 defeat.

Winnington Avenue 1994 lost 2-1 at Madeley White Star.

Results

Crewe and District League

Saturday, April 7

Premier Division: Club AZ 3-2 Clock Tower; Madeley White Star 3-1 Winnington Ave 1994; Sandbach Town 3-1 Mary Dendy.

Wednesday, April 4

Premier Division: Club AZ w/o Winnington Ave.