MARCIA are the new leaders of the York John Smith's Sunday Morning Football League after hammering Pocklington 5-1, writes Paul Williams.

Mark Ford (2), Andrew Green (2) and Steve Ward were on target for Marcia with Pock's reply coming from Andrews.

They leapfrogged Severus, who were without a game, but unbeaten Hounds and Ainsty Panthers, who have matches in hand, continue to pose a threat to Marcia's hopes.

Hounds maintained their momentum with a 2-0 win over Nestl Volunteers with goals from Michael Carmody - a 25-yard drive - and Harkin.

Simon Kehoe scored a hat-trick as Ainsty thrashed Derwent United 6-2, with other goals coming from Tosh Reid (2) and Mark Willoughby.

Two goals each for Shane Singleton and Knights saw Thorpe United wallop Wigginton Grasshoppers 5-0, with the other United marksman being Brendan Lanaghan.

Acomb WMC did their hopes of staying up a power of good by beating lowly rivals Nestl Flag 5-2 with goals from Gray (2), Ducey (2) and Robinson.

Division two leaders Shipton were held 1-1 by Bishopthorpe with West netting for Shipton and Manns repling for Bishopthorpe.

Promotion-chasing Cueball Fulford lost 3-2 to undefeated Hambleton, whose Nigel Croad scored all his side's goals. Steve Fenwick and Tony Turner were on target for Cueball.

York Nomads stayed in the title hunt with a 5-1 thumping of Shoulder Of Mutton. Bradley (2), Thompson, Hildon and an own goal were on the scoresheet for Nomads. Substitute Ben Patchesa responded for Shoulder.

Danny Walters hit a hat-trick as Burnholme edged out Deramore Arms 4-3. Jackson also scored three for Deramore but Matt Hind sealed Burnholme's win.

Haxby Lions roared to a 4-3 win over Hemingbrough with Coverdale (2), Drummond and Foy on target.

Skelton went back top of division three after drawing 1-1 with Inland Revenue. Jamie Huggins found the net for Skelton while Chris Hilton scored for Revenue.

F1 Racing found top gear as they saw off Beeswing 5-2 with goals by Neil Yeowart (2), Mike Taylor, Tom White and Adrian Jordan.

Acomb Celtic beat Heworth 2-0 thanks to Ian Hufton and Kevin Gallagher strikes.

Division four leaders Wanderers slammed Castle Howard Ox 12-2, Darren Brandon leading the way with five goals. Dave Newton weighed in with four while Gary Newton, Mick Cammidge and Matt Hartas also got on Wanderers' scoresheet.

Selby Griffin beat Enterprise 2-0 thanks to goals from Cooper and Lindley, while Rumours had a convincing 6-1 win over Cueball Fulford Reserves.

Carlton Tavern beat fellow strugglers CPP 2-1 with goals from Gibson and Thompson. CPP's scorer was Humphries.

Firkin 103 cemented top spot in division five with Martin Hird and Michael Hodson scoring in their 2-0 win over Acomb Rangers.

New Earswick stayed in the leading pack after they strolled to a 6-1 victory over Pocklington Rangers with the prolific Lindsey hitting four, and Thompson and Tong scoring New Earswick's other goals while Pocklington's effort came from Darron Pearson.

Raskelf Rovers slammed Forest 6-1, with James Metcalfe claiming a five-goal haul, while Triangle Club and Acorn fought out a 1-1 draw with Cross scoring for Acorn and Barker replying for Triangle.

Updated: 10:22 Friday, January 20, 2006