UNBEATEN Crayke closed the gap on league leaders Dunnington with their victory in the top two clash in Division One of the York and District Leeper Hare Football League.

Tony Snowden and Simon Wilson scored the Crayke goals in the 2-0 victory which extended their run to 15 games without defeat.

They now trail top team Dunnington by three points but hold two games in hand over their title rivals.

General Accident may yet muscle in on the promotion race after their 2-0 victory over visitors Rowntrees left them only five poinbts adrift of Crayke with two games in hand.

Mark Ellis and Steve Arksey were on target for General Accident.

Easingwold Town are still without a win in six games following their 4-1 defeat at home to Stamford Bridge, who scored through brothers Nick and Jamie Rank, Sam Browne plus an own goal. Mark Raper pulled one back.

York Sugar remain on course for promotion from Division Two after collecting three points at Amotherby, their 4-0 win including goals for Matt Chipchase (2), Paul Baker and Lee Mattocks.

Barmby Moor's Phil Goddard netted ten minutes into the second half to seal his side's 2-1 victory over Hemingbrough. Pete Todd had earlier equalised Moor's opener by Jim Clarke.

Sooty Sutton, Dan Reavill and Kenny Powell were the Poppleton scorers in their 3-3 draw with Moor Lane, who found parity through Mark Allinson, Glen Woodward and Paul King.

Heworth blew their chance to complete a remarkable comeback from four goals down against South Bank when they missed a potentially equalising penalty.

Simon Kehoe, Glen Pallister, Andy Shield and Graham Bootland (pen) put South Bank 4-0 in front at half-time but Gaz Sullivan (2) and Dave Bonner gave Heworth their levelling chance.

Division Three leaders Riccall were held 1-1 by lowly Wheldrake. Shaun Steward put Riccall ahead but they were pegged back by Graham Bell's volley.

Basement side Real Cliffe lost their 16th straight game in Division Four when they were defeated 4-0 by visitors Stillington.

Pete Taylor (2), Alan Rientoul and Jim Inman were the scorers against Cliffe, who have now conceded 101 goals.

Heslington were beaten 2-0 by visitors Wilberfoss, who made the most of their chances with goals from Ian Macuarrie and Murray Ogle.

Reserve 'A' top pair Bishopthorpe Reserves and Huntington were both at their best in a 1-1 draw, leaving visitors Huntington Rovers nine points behind in the title race.

Striker Shaun Moulds put Rovers in front but a left foot drive from John Smith brought Bish level.

Nick Jefferson (2), James Vine and a spectacular overhead effort from Simon Clothier enabled New Earswick Reserves to overcome Rowntrees 4-1. 'Trees found the net through Mick Watson.

Alan Ellis fired a hat-trick as Dringhouses Reserves carded a comfortable victory at Wigginton. Simon Slater added the fourth, while Neil Hide narrowed the gap.

York Sugar Reserves suffered their third home defeat in a row as they were pipped 3-2 by St Johns.

Dan Inglish, Reece Pinder and Simon Jameson were the Students' scorers, while Dave Kettlestring and Glen Hinds responded for Sugar.

Brothers Neil and Paul Taylor were both on target as Kartiers Reserves down Pocklington 3-0, the other goal coming from Andy Brookland.

Ryan Foy scored twice as league leaders Haxby Reserves beat Civil Service 2-1 in Reserve 'B'. Civil Service scored through John Hampton.

Poppleton Reserves enjoyed their first success in 13 games as Chris Suttle and Paul Horsemen gave them a 2-0 victory against Fulford.

Shaun Keefer (2), Carl Sawdon, Mike Lealman and Mark Bottomly were on target as Old Malton Reserves won their derby clash with Malton Bacon Factory 5-0.

James Agnew struck the winner for Black Horse Reserves as they defeated Norton 2-1 in Reserve 'C'. Sam Pickering was the Norton scorer.

Father and son combination Pete and Gavin Sleightholm netted for Stamford bridge Reserves in their 2-1 victory over Heworth, who scored through Lee Mattison.

Promotion contenders Copmanthorpe Reserves and Easingwold played out a 1-1 draw.

Gary Blythe converted a penalty to put Copmanthorpe, but Town top scorer Steve Graham ensured the points were shared.

Kev Webb bagged a hat-trick in LNERB's 4-0 victory over guests Amotherby, John Shepherd completing the rout.

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