HEAVY overnight frost accounted for much of the Evesham Sunday League programme with all the division one matches being postponed.

Mickleton Rangers took a step nearer to a return to the top flight with 4-2 victory at out-of-form Cidermill.

Rangers scored through Tye (2), Hudspith and Donnison, Cidermill replied with goals from Mitchell and Bullock.

Doubles from Ellis and Walton boosted Aldertons' survival hopes as they took the local honours with a 4-2 win against Tewkesbury Town.

Rignall and Redding were on target as Oddfellows Arms defeated Badsey Rec 3-1.

Having already secured promotion, Golden Cross took a step nearer to the Division Three title with a 1-0 home win over Ashton, Steadman grabbing the second-half winner.

Eckington lost more ground after being held 3-3 at home by Tesco. The home side scored through Law (2) and Bostock, the Shoppers replied through Alfonso, Hodge and Morris.

A first-half effort from Wright secured Excelsior the points against Defford/Besford, while Honeybourne Gate Inn dispatched Bengeworth Sports with goals from Haines, Ballard, Thomas, Rainey, Williams and Warmington.

In division four a Clements treble helped Anchor Fladbury account for Working Mens Nomads.

Moreton Town have resigned from the league.