LISS Athletic had a disappointing day on Saturday as they crashed to a comprehensive 5-1 defeat at home to league leaders Paulsgrove in the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division.
George Root scored for Liss in the 25th minute, but Danny Lane helped himself to a hat-trick for the visitors. Tommy Woodward and Jimmy Hird were also on target for Paulsgrove.
Liss have now lost their last five games in a row, and this latest defeat leaves them in 12th place in the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division table.