Stamford Bridge improved their promotion chances in Leeper Hare York and District League Reserve 'C' with a 3-1 win over Norton United.

Chris Allen put them one up in the first half and second half goals from Gavin Sleigtholme and Marton Smith jnr ensured the victory.

Heslington are still in with a chance after a 5-1 win over White Horse. Rob Cockerill netted a free kick for the only goal of the first half with David Marshall equalising soon after the restart.

Heslington added further goals from Matthew Birkitt, Simon Musgrave and Kevin Sayce (2).

Heworth continued their improved form with a 4-2 win over Wilberfoss.

It was level at the interval, Ian Whittaker having scored for Heworth and Matt Ogle replying for Wilberfoss. But Carl Turpin netted twice for Heworth after the break and Kevin Ingleby added a fourth. Gaz Brooks pulled one back for Wilberfoss but the defeat looks to have ended their promotion hopes for this season.

Huby won 3-0 at home to Fulford with goals from Geoff Bracewell, Chris Durrant and David Brogan.

Stillington remain rooted to the foot of the table after a 5-1 defeat at Wheldrake for whom Nick Willis scored twice in the first half.

Chris Manson pulled one back to keep Stillington in the game but Willis completed his hat-trick in the second half and Andy Smythe added two more.

Updated: 11:53 Wednesday, March 27, 2002