VOLUNTEER put a huge dent in Marcia's hopes of winning the top-flight title and increased their own chances by beating them 2-0.

Lee Bartlett opened the scoring in the second half before a Stuart Lee penalty secured the points ten minutes from time.

Hounds stay in the hunt after Rollinson, Carter, Gladwell and Mitchell scored in the 4-1 defeat of Pack of Cards, Carrington replying.

Woodward scored twice as Severus SC won the derby against Acomb WMC 5-0 and a single strike from James Vine gave New Earswick a 1-0 win over Pocklington.

At the top of division two, Derwent United closed the gap on leaders Thorpe by beating them 2-0 thanks to goals from Allen and Hopwood.

Selby Olympia WMC found themselves behind at half-time to goals from Tute and Welch for Acomb SC, but two from Durnin and one apiece for Howard and Harkin turned things around to win 4-2.

Tony Luck hit a hat-trick and Steve Jackson two as Derwent Arms mauled The Mount 7-0.

Blacksmiths Arms kept up their faint hopes of promotionwith a 5-1 win at FC Magnet thanks to a hat-trick for James Whalen and two from Steve Lloyd.

Wigginton GH have the division three title within their grasp after two goals from John Alcock, one for Owen Wills and a super solo effort from Jamie Seal helped them to a 4-1 win over third-placed Nestl Flag. Taylor netted for the visitors.

Despite taking a 2-0 lead through Bradley and Dunn, York Nomads were lucky to hang on for a point at bottom club Beeswing. After Burton and Birch had brought Beeswing level, Birch then missed a penalty eight minutes from time. Manns scored twice as Bishopthorpe overcame Black Bull 4-0.

Fulford moved back to the top of division four with a 4-0 win over Burnholme thanks to goals from Thompson (2), Gomm and a Simpson penalty.

Volunteer Reserves stayed in the title-chase with a 3-1 win at St Clement's WMC. An own goal gifted the visitors the lead only for Joe Smart to equalise. Keenleyside put Volunteer back in front ten minutes from time with a dubious goal that looked offside and Jackson rounded things off with a late third.

At the bottom two goals from Kevin Dodgson helped Boy & Barrel to a 3-2 win at Acomb Celtic and Old Grey Mare hung on to win by the same scoreline at Wilberfoss, having been 3-0 up at half time.

In division five Heworth hit the top for the first time with a 5-2 win at Wanderers thanks in main to a hat-trick from Michael Page.

Two goals apiece for Watkinson and Shaun Charlton helped Heslington to a 6-3 win over CPP to move them into second spot.

Division six leaders King's Arms had to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw against Hambleton. Scarisbrick and Wetton got the goals with Croad netting both from Hambleton.

Burton Stone once again threw away a two-goal lead, Henry Smith scoring both only for Howells and Paine to reply for Northern Wall.

Second half goals for Barnes, Jeff and Pearson secured a 3-1 win for leaders Selby Olympia Reserves against Cross Keys.

Bay Horse (Tadcaster) made hard work of beating Skelton to stay in touch, Nicholls scoring twice in a 3-2 win.

Joe Vaughan gave Edinburgh Arms the lead with a superb strike after 20 minutes only for Johnson to equalise for Black Swan 15 minutes later.

Tatterton then put the visitors in front but Moate levelled with 20 minutes to go. Black Swan weren't to be denied and two goals in the last ten minutes from Tatterton and Smith secured all three points.

F1 Racing's topsy-turvy season continued as they came from two 2-0 down to beat Hazelwoods 3-2 with goals from Mike Taylor (2) and David Wright.

Gipsy Moth raced 3-0 ahead after only 15 minutes through Morris, Ratcliffe and an own goal. Kingsway Riders fought back through two goals from A Dear and had a chance to level when they missed a penalty two minutes from time.

Updated: 11:20 Friday, March 28, 2003