Lytham St Annes Hockey Club: Ladies score six against Southport

Zofia Leach scored a hat-trick within the first 25 minutes before the second half featured further goals from Charlotte Robbins, Polly Hargreaves and Immy McPhee.

There was also a victory for the men’s seconds, who won 1-0 at Leyland & Chorley Development.

They began well, dominating proceedings, but were frustrated by the opposition keeper in a goalless first half.

LSA finally broke the deadlock in the second period as another fine performance brought victory.

However, the ladies’ first team were beaten 2-1 when they met table-topping Fylde 3.

The game was end to end from the first whistle, with Fylde taking the lead after catching LSA on the counter.

LSA equalised just before half-time as a short corner found Frankie Beeby, who fired into the corner to make it 1-1.

The second half LSA put pressure on Fylde but they were made to work hard as their opponents played some drilled hockey.

It could have gone either way before a turnover saw Fylde apply pressure.

Although LSA managed to halt them, Fylde were awarded a short corner which saw them score the winner with 16 minutes remaining.

The men’s first team drew 2-2 against Garstang in a game where they conceded the opener on the counter.

Unfazed, LSA responded as Dave Robbins equalised before Will Stephens’ penalty flick put them 2-1 ahead at half-time.

The second half saw LSA sit deeper, inviting pressure, before sloppy passes and unforced errors allowed Garstang back into the game as they made it 2-2.