IT proved to be a painful experience in more ways than one for players in action in the Harry Dewhurst Memorial League at the weekend.

For while Heys player Danny Cunningham left the field on a ambulance stretcher after picking up a nasty leg injury, a depleted Billington side were left licking their wounds after suffering a 24-0 defeat to Sabden.

Rock-bottom Billington could only field nine players and Sabden took full advantage to get the chance to boost their goal difference as they ran riot at King George’s Playing Field in Accrington.

It was the second time this season Sabden have hit 20 or more goals having beaten Royal Oak 22-0 in August. Billington, pointless after eight games, are no strangers to a heavy drubbing and have already lost 10-2, 16-0 and 6-1 this season.

For Cunningham, whose day ended in hospital, at least he had the satisfaction of knowing his team ended up victorious, their 4-2 win over Globe Bullough making it six wins out of six to stay behind leaders Church Town on goal difference, In the only other game played, Bee’s Knees beat 5-1 Royal Oak.