Malton Bacon Factory have clinched the division one title after taking a point from their game at Thorpe United.

Nick Cass opened the scoring for The Factory in the 20th minute with a 25-yard free kick but Gavin Clamp equalised after the break for Thorpe. The point also leaves Thorpe in promotion contention although South Bank did their promotion chances no harm with a 4-1 win at Norwich Union.

They were already four up when Matt Usher hit a consolation for The Insurance Men with 15 minutes to go. Danny Leach hit a goal in each half to give Osbaldwick a 2-0 home win against struggling Hammerton United and keep Osbaldwick well in the promotion frame.

Post Office, in contention for most of the season, look to have blown it as they crashed 3-1 at Wigginton Black Horse.

Alex Livie put Post Office into the lead but Graham Vickers equalised on 25 minutes and Simon Fisher struck ten minutes later to edge Black Horse in front.

Andy Richardson forced an error from The Post Office five minutes from time to make the points safe.

Civil Service won the relegation clash at home to Huby - Joe Michelli netting a first half goal before Eddy Myers bagged an equaliser for the visitors.

A second half goal from Rob Evans and two from Mark Finch leaves Huby needing a miracle in their last game to avoid relegation.

A young Hamilton Panthers side comprising no players older than 20 caused an upset at division two runaway leaders Copmanthorpe.

Simon Marshall and Pat Riley struck in the first five minutes and an own goal put Panthers three up after 15 minutes.

The home side then staged a recovery with Neil Colman and Darren LeFevre pulling back two goals before half time. Copmanthorpe exerted pressure in the second half as they looked for an equaliser but it was Panthers who increased their lead, somewhat controversially, 20 minutes from time when the referee decided that a Paul Barron shot, which struck a post, had rebounded over the line.

T&L Selby, with games in hand, could yet snatch the title from Copmanthorpe.

Their latest victory came at Heslington where they enjoyed a 3-2 win. Andy Mills and Jamie Winspear were the Heslington scorers.

Barmby Moor travelled to Church Fenton and despite taking the lead with goals either side of half time from Barry Shepherdson and Stuart Barker, they had to settle for a point as White Horse fought back with goals from Scott Griffiths and Lee Appleyard.

Stamford Bridge missed the chance to go second as they were held to a scoreless draw by Fulford United in an even game spoilt by the wind and a bumpy pitch. Haxby & Wigginton took full advantage of Stamford Bridge's slip and moved into second place with a 2-1 home win over Norton United.

An own goal set the home side on their way but Norton equalised before half time and Chris Dyson hit the winner on the hour mark .

The derby game at Stillington went in favour of Easingwold. Gary Raper opened the Easingwold scoring, Richard Barratt made it 2-0 with a 30-yard free-kick just before half time. Lee Goodwin bagged the third unanswewred goal.

The division three title race remains tight.

Current leaders Elvington Harriers did not have a game and two of the contenders, Wilberfoss and LNER Builders had to settle for a point apiece as they played out a 2-2 draw.

The Builders held a first half lead from a Jamie Williams goal after 20 minutes but John Parkin equalised for Wilberfoss 15 minutes from time. Williams restored The Builders' lead ten minutes later but Parkin snatched a last-gasp leveller.

Poppleton enjoyed a 4-1 win at Strensall to move back into promotion contention but they have played more games than their rivals.

James Barritt opened the scoring after 20 minutes. Dave Bailey made it 2-0 ten minutes into the second half but Mick Pipe pulled one back for Strensall within a minute. The points were won for Poppleton when Matt Graham and Joe Vaughan bagged two quick late goals.

Hemingbrough moved out of the re-election zone with a 2-1 win over Rawcliffe Rangers.

Harry Jackson opened the Hemingbrough account and although Rawcliffee equalised in the 63rd minute Martin Greaves bagged the Hemingbrough winner from a corner.

Updated: 11:34 Monday, April 08, 2002