Barnstaple FC came out on top in a 7-5 cup goalfest with previously unbeaten Intermediate Two leaders Torridgeside.

SHOCK of the weekend was the Brayford Cup defeat of Premier Division leaders Braunton at the hands of lowly league rivals Shebbear United, who are having their first experience of Premier football this season.

Ilfracombe and Barnstaple both made progress into the quarter-finals of the Les Phillips Cup competition on Saturday.

BIDEFORD were held to a 0-0 draw away to Abingdon United on Saturday – the first side to have kept a clean sheet against the table-topping Robins in the league.

Braunton Reserves made progress in the Combe Martin Cup, beating Shamwickshire Reserves 3-2 after extra time.

A penalty shoot-out was needed to separate High Bickington and Hartland in the Arlington Cup.

Wrey Arms’ Devon Senior Cup adventure came to an end with a 4-3 defeat away to Mid Devon side Bow AAC at the quarter-final stage.

The first family to take advantage of Exeter City’s new £37 under 12s season ticket for next season received a special pre-match visit from vice-captain Steve Tully on Saturday to thank them for their support.

Wrey Arms switched venue to play away to Shamwickshire Rovers in the Holman Cup on Sunday and were beaten 6-3.

APPLEDORE gave second placed Exmouth Town a tough time in South West Peninsula Division One East, despite playing most of the second half with only nine players.