League: Buffs FC gives a tanker a tanking, winning 9-0 at home. Paul McStay took advantage of rash tackling around the box with a first half hat-trick from set-pieces. Michael Mols hit a treble too. McLeish performed masterfully at the back and provided 4 assists.

Across the divide Celtic Rangers prove to the leaders that its easier to chase than front-run as they upset the form guide with a 2-0 win. Two first half goals saw CR take the lead and settle. Captain Higgins got a straight red in the second half and the visitors threw on the subs but CR held out. Midas McGonnigal refused to discuss Sunday's Cup clash "We have important league business before we can turn our thoughts to Sunday. Today we overcame the quality gap (5Q) but we've had to do it all season and will need to keep doing it for CL football next season."