Rowley rifles a brace as Newlands land early title blow with victory over Trafalgar

Newlands landed an early blow in the race for the Scarborough Sunday League title with a 3-0 win over rivals Trafalgar.

Dan Sheader's men grabbed the points thanks to two goals from Brad Rowley and a Ryan Link effort.

Newlands led 3-0 at the break and then comfortably held on for the win, with boss Sheader praising his entire side after the win.

Trafalgar player-boss Mikey Barker couldn't name a man of the match after a poor team display.

Angel Athletic bagged three points after a 3-0 win over Saints.

Kurtis Henderson hit two and Robbie Scarborough was on target in a comfortable win for Dan Jones' side, with Joe Tiffany their man of the match.

Joshua Curry impressed for Saints, who put in a battling team display.

Braces from Harry Purves and Rhys Kipling guided Fylingdales to a comfortable 8-1 win against Roscoes Bar.

Also on the scoresheet for Mike Coates' side were Tom Shrimpton, Dom Morgan, Dave Smith and Sam Russell.

James Jackson was Dales' star man, Sam Collin netting Bar's solitary goal while Al Wray was their man of the match.

Valley hammered Eastfield Athletic 8-2 as captain Danny Appleby fired in a hat-trick.

Harry Ward bagged a brace for Ben Kristensen's side, whose other goals came from Callum Randerson, Tyson Stubbings and Rafal Jackow.

Eastfield United beat Castle Tavern 3-0.

United's goalscorers were Michael Putley, Luke Kirby and Adam Martin, while their man of the match was Alex May.

Miles I'Anson shone for Tavern.