ONLY four points separate the top three after 16 weeks of the York John Smith's Sunday Pool League.

Clifton lead the way after a comfortable 6-2 win at Fulford Arms. Clifton never looked back after Steve Scott took the first two frames as they raced into a 4-0 lead. Jonny Mitchell also won twice for the unbeaten leaders.

Fossway B' are second after whitewashing Crystal Palace B' who have dropped into bottom spot.

Dringhouses slipped to third despite doubles from Nigel and Lisa Macdonald helping them to a 6-2 win over visitors Castle Howard Ox. Andy Roberts recorded a seven-ball game for the Ox.

Two wins from Dave Bailey put Carlton Tavern 4-2 up but Fossway A' hit back through Ian Jones with the last two frames to square the match at 4-4.

Rich Kelly and Rob Patrick gave York Health Club a good start at Mitre on their way to a 6-2 win. Keith Watkinson also chipped in with two wins.

Aided by a double from Gary Hudson, Burnholme looked to be heading for a much-needed win at Crystal Palace A' but Martin Ackroyd and Glenn Bolton held their nerve to win the last two frames for the home side to force a draw.

John Smiths Sunday Pool League All played 16: 1 Clifton 84pts, 2 Fossway B' 81, 3 Dringhouses 80, 4 Castle Howard Ox 69, 5 Mitre 63, 6= Fossway 61, 6= Health Club 61, 8 Fulford Arms 60, 9 Crystal Palace A' 58, 10 Carlton Tavern 53, 11= Burnholme 49, 11= Crystal Place B' 49.