LEEPER Hare York and District League premier division reigning champions Pocklington managed three points in their top of the table home clash with Malton Bacon Factory to keep their chances of retaining the title on track.

The Factory side went in front five minutes before half-time when Simon Collins fired home, but Pocklington got back on level terms with an Andy Green goal 20 minutes into the second half and the same player struck the winner with 12 minutes remaining.

Dringhouses remain top thanks to Nestle Rowntree's habit of conceding last minute goals.

Andy Barkway headed Dringhouses into the lead 20 minutes into their game on Mille Crux, but Ben Langford equalised for Rowntree with a minute to go in the first half.

Although Dringhouses exerted most of the second half pressure the home side looked to be heading for a valuable point in their quest to escape relegation until the customary lapse of concentration let in Ian McShane for a last-minute winner.

Matty Bastock netted twice in the first half for Copmanthorpe at Huntington and although the home side laid siege to the Copmanthorpe goal in the second half they were unable to find a way through.

Dunnington and Bishopthorpe shared the points in a game neither side could afford to lose.

Richard Dalby put Dunnington in front but Bishopthorpe levelled when Sean Caffrey put through his own goal and then they took the lead with a free-kick before the break.

Dunnington did everything but score in the second half, hitting the woodwork twice and having chances scrambled away until, with four minutes left, Dalby finally managed an equaliser.

Caffrey missed a sitter from six yards in the last minute.

Two goals from Anthony Luck and one from Chris McFee gave Wigginton Black Horse a 3-1 win at bottom-of-the-table Rufforth, whose scorer was Paul Moss.

Wigginton Grasshoppers drew 3-3 at home to Osbaldwick. Neil Robertson, Paul Crangle and Steve Jackson scored for the visitors, Wigginton's tally coming from Luke Roberts (2) and an own goal.

Old Malton won 3-1 at home to T&L Selby.

The game turned when Steve Boyd netted twice for Old Malton inside a minute midway through the first half.

The first was a well-taken low shot from 18 yards and when the Selby 'keeper misplaced a clearance he lobbed the ball into an empty net for the second.

Playing on the break, the home side went further ahead on the hour mark when Seb Towse was left with only the 'keeper to beat.

The visitors got back into the game when Simon Hewitt crossed from the left and his brother Danny headed home. Minutes later Danny Hewitt struck a shot against the bar and the ball was adjudged to have crossed the line as the 'keeper fell on the ball.

Malton cleared off the line in a frantic last 20 minutes but managed to hold out for the win.

Updated: 11:51 Monday, February 23, 2004