Severus SC kept on course for a York Sunday Morning League and Cup double when they reached the John Smith's Bitter Cup Final after toppling game division six opponents Albion Vaults.

The first division leaders took 25 minutes to break through the stubborn defence courtesy of a Neil Ducey strike.

From then on the result was not in doubt as another Ducey goal, plus others from Lake (2), Woodward and Moss sealed the win.

Derwent United also reached the final beating Burnholme SC 4-1 with goals from Cooke, Wilford, Thornton and Holtby. Ridgedill netted the consolation goal.

Marcia's division one title tilt was dented in a 2-0 loss to hosts Ainsty Panthers. A mix-up between the Marcia goalkeeper and his defence allowed James Anderson to score just before the break. Paul King added the second.

Hounds moved into second place with a 1-0 win over Pocklington thanks to a second half strike from Crowther.

In division two, Five Lions were relegated when they went down 5-1 at home to Bridge Colts who still harbour hopes of grabbing the second promotion spot. Small (2), Fowler (2) and Hart were the scorers with Henderson replying.

Green and Hill secured a 2-1 win for Acomb SC against York Nomads. A brace from Stephen Jackson looked to have secured all three points for Deramore Arms until Myers popped up with a bullit header at the death to earn Shipton a 2-2 draw.

Hemingbrough have one hand on the division three championship trophy after their 4-2 win at Fulford with Neil Williams scoring twice.

Only two teams can now catch them. Burnholme SC are one and Turpin the other although they look unlikely to do so on current form as they lost 2-1 at Bishopthorpe, Slater scoring their only goal.

Haxby Lions' improved form continued as they won 5-2 against St Clements WMC, Ben Drummond scoring twice.

Hughes and Roberts got the goals that kept Barlby Athletic top of division four after a narrow 2-1 win at relegation-haunted Raskelf Rovers, Hardy scoring for Raskelf.

Two second half goals from Reay and Abell kept Hambleton on course with a 2-0 win over Copmanthorpe.

In division five, a 5-0 win over Rumours kept Selby Olympia on the title track with the marksmen being Chris Pearson, Craig Anderson, Adam Pearson, Steve Jeff and an own goal.

Struggling Burton Stone were no match for in-form Wilberfoss who, aided by a hat-trick from Michael Murr, tore Stone apart for a 7-0 win.

Skelton are now nervously looking over their shoulders after Firkin 103 shut them out for a second time this season with a 0-0 draw.

Joe Vaughan gave Edinburgh Arms an early lead at F1 Racing but two goals in as many minutes from Grewer and White just before the break saw the home side lead. Grewer then missed a penalty before putting the game beyond doubt with his second five minutes from time.

Updated: 11:09 Friday, March 26, 2004