BAY Athletic began their Huddersfield FA Challenge Cup defence with a 3-1 first-round win at Heywood Irish Centre.
Brighton Mugadza, Danny Stocker and Nathan James scored for the Canalside club, who are chasing a hat trick of final wins.
Bay’s West Riding County Amateur League rivals Marsden and Storthes Hall both enjoyed routine victories over District League opponents.
Marsden beat Wooldale Wanderers 4-1 at Fall Lane while the Hall saw off KKS Sun Inn 7-0 at Woodfield Park.
But Golcar had to fight to get through their derby tie against District League Division II leaders Royal Dolphins.
They were penalty shoot-out winners after a match which ended 6-6 after extra time.