COLLEGE of Law took advantage of York and District Sunday Afternoon League division one title favourites Clifton FC not playing by thrashing Clifton Rangers 13-1.

The Lawmen, in third place, are now eight points behind Rangers but have two games in hand.

St John's College moved into fourth place and, with three games in hand, kept in the running for the championship with a 5-2 win over struggling Bubwith White Swan.

Woodthorpe Warriors eased their relegation worries with a 5-4 win at Black Dog.

Drum FC's promotion challenge in division two met a hitch when they were held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Yearsley.

Shoulder of Mutton manager Paul Lambert is looking towards division one with his team having recovered from a bad start to the season to now stand third after a 2-0 win over Knavesmire.

York and District Sunday Afternoon League require new clubs to play in the league.

All interested should contact Dip Patel on 01653 618551, or league secretary Paul Lambert on 01904 413940.

Updated: 11:08 Friday, March 26, 2004