HOME comfort was bagged by the two leading sides in the Leeper Hare York and District Football League premier division.

Dringhouses maintained their 100 per cent home record by beating Selby T & L 2-0 with both goals coming from Mark Woodward, the first a header from a corner and the second also from a corner 12 minutes before the final whistle.

Huntington overcame some stubborn resistance from Kartiers before edging home 1-0 with Robbie Coupland poking the ball home in a goal-mouth melee following a Jack Wilson cross.

Third-placed Malton Factory lost ground after they were beaten at derby rivals Old Malton.

With both sides having impressive defensive records it was no surprise that the man of the match plaudits went to Old Malton's defender Paul Scaling.

Ben Richardson gave Old Malton a half-time lead, made the second goal for Dean Richardson and then added the third ten minutes from time as the hosts extended a run of home games without conceding a goal to three.

For Dunnington's Chris Burgess it was a case of dj vu. Last week he scored twice against Copmanthorpe, one of which was a penalty, and in the return fixture he did exactly the same as Dunnington won 3-1. Mike Walker scored Dunnington's third and, just as he did last week, Kieran Darlow replied.

Bishopthorpe, who lost their first six away games, have now collected seven points from their last three trips after winning 4-1 at Pocklington with goals from Liam Holmes, an own goal and two from Greg Fitzmaurice. Young Callum Horne scored the lone response.

With the top sides in division one, York St John's College and New Earswick, cancelling each other out in a 0-0 draw, Nestl Rowntree jumped into second spot after they overwhelmed injury-hit Selby RSSC 6-0.

Danny Leach scored the first two and last two goals with Mike Robinson and Anthony Luck netting in between.

For the second week running Hamilton Panthers have climbed up two places in the table as they beat Stamford Bridge at home 6-2.

James Hewitson opened the scoring with a penalty on 25 minutes before adding a second with a header ten minutes later before goals from David Hyde and Paul King gave Panthers a 4-0 half-time advantage.

A Sam Browne penalty reduced the deficit but Hewitson completed his hat-trick on the hour and Brad Dunne's elevation to the first team was marked with a goal before Ben Small added a second for Stamford Bridge.

Norwich Union's relegation worries eased a little after they beat Rufforth at home 6-2 with goals from Matt Hilden, Matt Devereaux, Roger Osbourne, Nick Henshaw(2) and an own goal.

An Andrew Metcalfe (junior) goal five minutes from time was enough for Easingwold to register their first win in five games as they beat Wilberfoss 1-0.

There were wins for the leading three sides in division two.

Leaders Heslington beat Riccall 3-1 with all their goals coming in the first half through Simon Gatenby - his 11th of the season - Martin Clarke and Danny Walker. Visitors Riccall pulled one back through Liam Brown.

Second-placed Ouseburn fell behind at home to Poppleton after 15 minutes to a Daniel Barratt goal but Richard Dwight equalised before the break and a goal from Andrew Kitchen nudged the hosts in front at the interval.

Richard Carruther extended their lead further before Carl Shepherd added a second goal for Poppleton.

Third-placed Tockwith ended White Horse's recent good form as they won at Church Fenton 6-2 with two goals each from Andy Wilson and Nick Howitson and one apiece for Chris Wood and Sam Tobin.

Nigel Chester and, for the third game on the trot, Scott Griffiths, netted for White Horse.

The accolade for the result of the day must go to Stillington. At the 15th attempt they recorded their first win of the season, beating in-form Civil Service side 3-1.

Johnny Anderson, back after injury, hit their first two goals with Sam Gregory converting a late penalty. Stillington played the last half an hour with only ten men and missed another penalty.

Updated: 10:45 Monday, January 24, 2005