Michael United hit DHSOB for seven in Division Two

Michael United produced the standout performance in Ardern and Druggan Division Two on Saturday, hitting seven goals in a convincing 7-3 victory away to DHSOB.

Ex-Marown flyer Thomas Redmond led the way with a hat-trick for the Aces, while Nathan Faragher added two goals.

Jimmy Butler and Aaron Hempsall also found the net as the visitors secured an emphatic win.

Callum Yates was among the scorers for DHSOB, although the other home goalscorers were not available at the time of writing.

Pulrose United also enjoyed a comfortable afternoon, beating Douglas Royal 4-0 at Springfield Road.

Donovan Skillicorn, Joe Canipa, Owen Canipa and Brian Lowther all scored to give the hosts three points without conceding, a result which leaves the Reds sitting fourth in the table, only four points behind the leaders.

There were two draws elsewhere, with Ayre United and Gymns sharing four goals in a 2-2 encounter. Chris Duggan and Anthony Murdoch scored for the Tangerines, while Will Penhallurick netted both goals for Gymns who remain third in the standings.

Leaders Castletown dropped points at home to St George’s as the two sides played out a 3-3 draw at the Stadium.

Ollie Leigh, Tom Moore and Rob Teare were on target for Castletown. St George’s’ goalscorers were not available at the time of publication.

Marown and Douglas & District shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Memorial Playing Fields in Crosby.

Joel Kennaugh gave the visitors a first-half lead but Dave Reynolds grabbed an equaliser after the break to ensure it ended honours even.

After the weekend's results, Castletown remain top by a single point ahead of Foxdale who enjoyed a week off, while Gymns and Pully complete the top four.

One point adrift of the latter are fifth-placed Marown, while Michael's impressive victory sees them move to within two points of the top four.