The Ashes moved up to eighth place in the Premier Division table, with matches in hand over most of the teams above them, following this comprehensive victory on Tuesday evening which took their unbeaten run to seven games.

'I couldn't have asked for more from the lads, as I told them prior to kick-off that goal difference was important and our first clean sheet of the season is extremely pleasing,' said Saltash manager Kevin Hendy.

Full local football round-up in this week's Cornish Times.