Blacksmiths Arms caught Wigginton Grasshoppers cold with a four-goal blast in the opening 20 minutes of the top-of-the-table clash in division two - all the goals scored by Dave Newton.

Alcock reduced the arrears but further goals from Glen Hinds (2) and James Whelan a 7-2 thrashing, Joe Woods adding the other consolation.

Nestle Flag and Deramore Arms both squandered numerous chances but also hit the net four times apiece to share the points.

The lead changed hands four times as Triffitt and Luck got two apiece for Deramore with Gatenby (2), Jackson and Mitchinson replying for Nestle.

Acomb SC moved up to fourth with a 3-0 win over The Five Lions courtesy of goals from Beech, Dalby and Hill.

Watson hit a hat-trick as Thorpe United beat Shipton 6-2.

Updated: 11:05 Friday, November 21, 2003