Ashton Town Res 2 Lostock Gralam 6

LOSTOCK Gralam hit their hosts for six on Saturday to go level on points at the top of the group in the JA Walton Challenge Cup.

Sam Wakefield scored a hat-trick for last year’s beaten finalists to help see off the second string of a North West Counties League outfit.

Callum Priestley added a brace and Ed Marsh notched the Grey Lambs’ sixth, while boss Ross Speight indulged himself a cameo appearance.

Lostock welcome Grappenhall to the Park Stadium this Saturday when they return to Cheshire League action.

The teams shared a 1-1 draw earlier this season.