POPPLETON went through to the League Cup semi-finals in the York Mitchell Sports League with a 5-1 win over Copmanthorpe.

Nick Thompson and Alex Fowler scored twice with Adam Ferguson also on target. Ben Johnston replied for Cop.

Nestl Rowntree's Billy Pearson, Oliver Cambridge and Jack Bunnett hit the mark to beat Selby Olympia 'A' in the only division one match played.

Real Cliffe remain top in division two after beating New Earswick away with goals from Craig Allen, Tom Dunning and Aaron Hartas.

Third-placed Rawcliffe went nap to topple York RI, Tom Jackson's hat-trick being supplemented by goals from Chris Metcalfe and Adam Scorfield.

Goals from Christian Sims and Bruce Potter gave North Duffield the points over Barlby Raiders, Chris Scott replying.

Thirteen proved unlucky for Stamford Bridge, who crashed 13-4 to Dunnington. Louis Smith and James Platt each hit a hat-trick with the rest of the booty shared by two-goal aces Michael Shaw, Matthew Playle and Guy Mandzuik, with James Wiley getting a solo goal. George Leadley (2), Mark Cundle and Martyn Day replied.

Ulleskelf moved top of division three with a 2-1 win over Pickering Town. Alister Cope and James Langrick scored for Ulleskelf, Gary Parker replying.

Bishopthorpe White Rose stay third after a 2-1 success in which Jamie Kitson scored twice and Ben Fletcher struck for Haxby Town 'B'.

Updated: 09:32 Thursday, March 25, 2004