RAWCLIFFE opened up a five-point lead at the top of York Minster Engineering Football League division two with a 3-0 win over Fulford United.

The goalscorers for the leaders were Scott Pallister, Simon Wilson and Paul Branscombe.

Title rivals Thorpe United went down 2-1 at home to Barmby Moor, whose goals came from Karl Laverack and George Cooper.

Strensall moved up to third after braces from Jason Heslop and Liam Wingfield, plus a Josh Winn effort, gave them a 5-3 win at home to Bishop Wilton.

The away side’s goals came from Joshua Knowles, Karl Massingham and Alex Nattrass.

Bishopthorpe scored a convincing 6-1 triumph over Wilberfoss.

The lead changed hands in division three as South Milford defeated previous table toppers Civil Service 3-0.

Paul Moran (2) and Robin Fossett grabbed the all-important goals.

Kirkbymoorside, who have plenty of games in hand on the top two, are only five points adrift after beating Moor Lane 7-1.

The match was in the balance when Joe Hare put Moor Lane back in it at 3-1, but the visitors scored four in the last 15 minutes.

Ewan McNab’s goal proved enough to give Huby United a 1-0 win at Selby Olympia.

Dan Witcombe was on target for Rufforth and Tim Godfrey for Jorvik Blades in a 1-1 draw.

There were draws all around for the top three teams in division four.

Jamie Sedman (2) and a Will Nicholson penalty secured leaders Bubwith a 3-3 draw at home to Settrington.

Wetherby Athletic and Huntington, who occupy the next two spots, shared eight goals between them.

Dave Phelan (2) and Luke Laverack hit the target for Melbourne as they were 3-2 winners over LNER Builders.

James Smith (2) and James Walton bagged for Wheldrake, but Cawood won 9-3.