Woodhouse United were left reeling by surely the heaviest defeat in their Rochdale Sunday League history - a 23-1 cup mauling by Littleborough.
The Division One strugglers found Premier Division title contenders Littleborough far too hot to handle last weekend.
They were paying a high price for a rare victory, on penalties, in the previous round.
Joe Connor, who scored Woodhouse’s goal from a Ryan Bulcock corner in the League Cup tie, said United had struggled to raise a side.
“We had eight players turn up, so we had to ring three more who had only played for us in pre-season,” he said.
“Our top goal scorer, Jonny Sutcliffe, had to play at centre half and with regular players letting us down we didn’t have a chance.
“I think it was 7-1 at half time but I’m not entirely sure.”
Jay Connor tried to make things happen for Woodhouse but with a lack of quality in support he found it hard.
At least Woodhouse have some time to recover - their next game isn’t until April 12 when they host Lighthouse.
Rochdale Sunday League
Division One
P W D L F Ag Pts
Asia 16 10 1 5 54 30 31
Heywood 15 10 1 4 45 31 31
Donkey 15 8 2 5 56 45 25
Talbot H 14 7 2 5 48 44 23
Crompton 14 7 1 6 47 48 22
FC Waggon 15 6 4 5 48 44 22
Lighthouse 13 5 2 6 38 38 17
Wardlew’th 15 3 3 9 36 42 12
Woodhouse 15 1 2 12 17 79 5