Union Mills underlined their intent with a rout at JCK Division Two promotion rivals Colby on Saturday.
Two goals in each half from Ryan Kelly (two), David Thommeny and James Cannell sealed a 4-0 success for the Millers at Glen Road.
Goals from Aaron Ibanez and player-manager Mark Watterson fired Braddan to a 2-1 win at Onchan, whose marksmen was Mark Walmsley.
Shooting: Winter series gets underway
Ward, Berg and Parr lead the way
Cycling: Bostock nominated for national champion of the year
Manxman one of six riders on British Cycling shortlist
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