Dringhouses reclaimed top berth in Leeper Hare York and District Football League Reserve 'A' thanks to a 3-1 home win over New Earswick.

All their goals came in the first half courtesy of an own goal and two strikes from Wayne Carter. Paul Barker scored New Earswick's conoslation from the penalty spot.

Pocklington, who made it four straight wins by beating visitors Kartiers, are up to second place.

Wayne Coulthard gave the Selby side the lead and Rob Bradley equalised before the break but Stuart Lawson and another Bradley goal put Pocklington in control.

Basement side Malton Bacon Factory gained a creditable draw at Dunnington. Stuart Collins gave Bacon Factory the lead and Tony Downing levelled for Dunnington.

Only two points separate the top four sides in Reserve 'B' as Thorpe United and Bishopthorpe moved within a point of leaders Haxby with 2-0 wins.

Thorpe United beat Stamford Bridge at home with goals from Simon Young and Ben Hopkins, while Bishopthorpe won at Barmby Moor with second half strikes from Alex Brandon and Conner McGuire.

In Reserve 'C', White Horse Church Fenton moved off the bottom after a surprise 3-0 win over third-placed Tockwith. Dave Marshall, Simon Wilson and John Sumpner were the marksmen.

Moor Lane, scored their first Reserve 'D' win of the season by beating visitors Huby 3-1. Chris Hall (2) and John Yeats scored with Steve Brogan replying for Huby.

Updated: 10:56 Thursday, January 20, 2005