TIC Dynamos motored to the top of the Premier League tree on Saturday - but they face a real battle to stay at the summit as Marsh United flex their muscles.

The Dynamos beat a gritty Cartmel side 4-2 to move to the top as goals from Leon Guirk (two), Paul Gribbins and a Steve Wiggins penalty made it a success.

But with two games already in hand, Marsh are third just three points behind and beat Highgrove 2-1.

It was a tough game for the Marsh but Lee Sparks and Marc Goulding got the goals while they also missed two penalties through Sparks and Kev Coulton.

Highgrove gave a comeback their best shot - but only had an Alan Tyson goal to show for their efforts.

Westgate Wanderers went down 4-0 at Ingleton while Robert Powell and Danny Syson scored for basement boys Torrisholme as they recorded their first win of the season.

Warren Quinn replied for Caton - but it was too little too late to salvage a result.

Carnforth Rangers moved joint top of Division One as they ran in a 4-0 win over Millhead thanks to goals from Andy Taylor, Wayne Jackson, Alec Gorton and Jeff Crossley, while Morecambe Royals reserves maintained the pressure as Aiden Dunphy and Adam Mason gave their side a 2-0 win over Burton Thistle.

Basement boys Vine went down 3-2 to Bentham despite goals from Tim Dinning and Nick Ebbitt, while Steven Creed bagged a brace for Storeys reserves against Lancaster City Council.

Paul Fraser and Callum Redpath also hit the net for Storeys with Jason Naylor replying for LCC.

Halton Rangers maintained their lead in Division Two as Liam Jeffrey and Steve Hey scored in a 2-0 win over Bolton-le-Sands but Morecambe Hoops are level on points after their 3-1 win over Arnside with Rob Goldsborough, Robert Brockbank and Andy Wright scoring. Freehold went down 2-1 at Swarthmoor but their was joy even in defeat for Torrisholme reserves.

Andy Houghton scored their first goal of the season - but Caton United reserves ran out 3-1 winners thanks to efforts from Dave Bamford (two) and Mark Mason.

All games in Division Three were postponed while Division Four new boys Overton maintained their lead as they came from behind to brush aside Carnforth reserves 4-1.

Neil Wakeman put Carnforth in front before Overton slipped into gear with Pete Marrin (two), Ryan Knowles and Oliver Wellock making sure it was game over.

Bolton-le-Sands reserves are level on points - but have played three games more - and Dale Shinwell's brace eased them to a 2-1 win over Villa Royals.

Michael Denwood's hat-trick and Kevin Moncastle's brace helped Heysham to a 7-3 win over Gregson reserves, while Middleton reserves went down 2-1 at Ingleton.

ResultsPremier DivisionCaton United 1 Torrisholme FC 2, Ingleton 4 Westgate Wanderers 0, Marsh United 2 Highgrove 1, TIC Dynamos 4 Cartmel & District 2Division OneCarnforth Rangers 4 Millhead 0, Morecambe Royals Res 2 Burton Thistle 0, Storeys Res 4 Lancaster City Council 1, Vine 2 Bentham 3Division TwoBolton-le-Sands 0 Halton Rangers 2, Freehold 1 Swarthmoor Res 2, Morecambe Hoops 3 Arnside 1, Torrisholme Res 1 Caton United Res 3Division FourBentham Res 5 Allithwaite Res 2, Gregson Res 3 Heysham 7, Ingleton A 2 Middleton Res 1, Overton 4 Carnforth Res 1, Villa Royals 1 Bolton-le-Sands Res 2FixturesWestmorland County Football Association Senior Challenge Cup Second RoundKendal Celtic v Burton Thistle, Lunesdale v Kirkby LonsdalePremier DivisionBoys Club v Morecambe Royals, Galgate v Westgate Wanderers, Highgrove v Ingleton, Slyne-with-Hest v TIC Dynamos, Storeys v Cartmel & District, Torrisholme v Marsh UnitedDivision OneHolden's Solicitors/Gibson Cup first Round (1-30pm)Cartmel Res v Community Sports, Grange v Slyne-with-Hest Res, Ingleton Res v Bentham, Lancaster City Council v Vine, Millhead v Swarthmoor SCLeagueMarsh United Res v Storeys Res, Morecambe Royals Res v Carnforth RangersDivision TwoArnside v Morecambe Hoops, Caton United Res v Millhead Res, Halton Rangers v Middleton Kirkby Lonsdale Rangers v Bolton-le-Sands, Morecambe Cricket Club v Torrisholme Res, Swarthmoor Res v FreeholdDivision ThreeAccrington Trophy Centre/Parkinson/Collegian Cup First Round (1-30pm)Allithwaite Rangers v BowerhamSecond RoundMoorlands v Galgate ResLeagueArnside Res v Grange Res, Burton Thistle Res v Furness Rovers, Central Pier v Highgrove Res, Gregson v Boys Club ResDivision FourKelly/Flynn/Cunningham CupGroup OneBentham Res v Gregson Res, Middleton Res v Bolton-le-Sands ResGroup TwoIngleton A v Heysham, Overton v Allithwaite Res LeagueVilla Royals v Carnforth Res