The Isle of Man launched its bid to win the English FA Inter-League Cup with a fine 3-1 success at Lancashire Amateur League on Saturday.
Goals from Frank Jones, Ciaran McNulty and Nick Hurt sealed the victory as Kevin Manning’s side began their attempt to recapture the crown they won (formerly NLS Cup) in 2006.
The Island will play away to the Cheshire League in the next round in the autumn.
Football: Railway Cup hopefuls all maintain pace in premier league
Castletown stay four points clear atop Division 2
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies stay top with another victory
Vagabonds men and Douglas also take respective wins on home soil
Hockey: Harlequins A beat rivals to close in on prem leaders
Bacchas B take important victory in battle for top-flight safety
FC Isle of Man torn apart at Barnoldswick Town
It's the Manx side's heaviest ever league defeat