Holders Beverley Town's defence of the JCP Construction NCEL Cup in memory of James Hitchcock has come to an end after a Second Round defeat in midweek.

Twelve of the fifteen ties were played with Beverley bowing out after a 3-1 home defeat to Macron NCEL Premier Division rivals Albion Sports in a game that saw the Lions take a 2-0 lead midway through the first half through Ben Whelan and Hamza Hamdosh.

Cameron Connelly brought the hosts back into the game with twelve minutes remaining but Nathan Cartman made sure of the win for his side as he struck their third in stoppage time.

Route One Rovers provided the biggest upset as the Division One outfit beat Premier Division visitors Parkgate 7-1, Umar Alizahoor's hat-trick added to by a Zak Khan brace and one each for Mohammed Kanyi and Raeece Ellington whilst Harley Moore netted for the Steelmen.

A hat-trick from Lewis Barlow helped Liversedge to a 5-0 home win over Maltby Main with their other goals coming courtesy of Kelan Swales and Alfie Dean.

There were also home victories for Rossington Main, Sheffield and Handsworth as all three Premier Division sides prevailed against Division One opposition.

Oliver Nowak's double added to an opener from Dylan Mantle as Rossington beat Selby Town 3-1, Charlie Birdsall with a late consolation for the Robins.

Harry Mitchell struck twice as Sheffield defeated Crowle Colts 3-2, Connor Cutts with their other goal whilst Thomas Moulds and Joe Hare made sure it was a tight affair at the Home of Football Stadium.

And, Fernando Tavares got both of Handsworth's goals as they progressed to the last sixteen with a 2-0 victory over Leeds UFCA.

There were two goals each for Alfie Wilkinson and Callum Petch as Golcar United booked their place in the Third Round by beating hosts Barton Town and Eccleshill United won 5-1 at Goole AFC with Hamza Diallo and Mark Ferguson also both netting twice.

Benjamin Dyer got all of Doncaster City's goals as they prevailed 3-1 at Nostell Miners Welfare and Campion went through by a single goal at Wombwell Town, Ewan Gregson with the 21st minute decider.

Pickering Town beat hosts Penistone Church 2-1, both of their goals from George Thewlis sandwiching a Samuel Scrivens equaliser for the home side.

And, the match between Harrogate Railway Athletic and Ilkley Town ended goalless with the Rail going through 5-3 on spot kicks.

Meanwhile, there were two games in Division One with Armthorpe Welfare moving up into fifth position after a 3-2 victory at Appleby Frodingham.

Nathan Jarman put App-Frod in front in the opening minutes but a quickfire treble from the away side, Harry Charlotte, Alfie Charlotte and Nathan Garfoot finding the net in a four minute period, meant Armthorpe led 3-1 by halfway through the opening period.

Jarman grabbed a second late on but his side could not find an equaliser and they drop to nineteenth, overtaken by Athersley Recreation who drew 1-1 at Louth Town.

James Byford converted a penalty in stoppage time to grab the Rec a point after Harley Thompson had given the White Wolves a 32nd minute lead.