Newton-le-Willows have been hit with an 80-point penalty due to a breach of regulations over their Pakistani batter, Rizwan Haider.
The deduction moves them to the bottom of the Love Lane Liverpool Competition ECB Premier Division and leaves them in a relegation fight, 26 points from safety, having been in the top half of the table after their last game.
Newton have also been eliminated from the Ray Digman Cup, with Rainhill taking their place in the semi-final against holders Wallasey.
