PERSHORE Town suffered a 10-0 defeat in the Polymac Packaging League Cup third round at higher-ranked Highgate United last night.

Midland League Division One side Town missed more than half of their usual starting line-up due to suspension, injury and illness.

Premier Division Highgate's McCauley Manning (5) and ex-Worcester City striker Marco Adaggio (3) were in prolific form with the first seven goals coming from nine shots in just over half-an-hour.