A LATE rally was not enough for City of York Ladies who lost 3-2 at home to Blackburn in the North League Premier Division.

Two goals behind at half-time, York conceded a third soon after the break but good work by 'keeper Dawn Hopkins kept their hopes alive, bringing some reward in the last ten minutes.

First, Pam Dear swept in from a pass to the penalty spot, then Heather Stafford and Ruth Graham combined to set up a goal for Sally Sleightholme.

But York were still left pointless for the second home game in succession.

In a high-scoring game in division two of the Yorkshire League, City of York Ladies II drew 4-4 at Dewsbury.

Helen Shilleto's hat-trick and a goal by Emma Ashton gave York the edge at 4-3 but victory was denied by a late Dewsbury equaliser.

With a stand-in 'keeper, City of York Ladies' Development side lost 3-1 in division four, Sian Lewis scoring York's consolation.

In division five, City of York Ladies IV won 2-0 at home to Harrogate V.

Becky Copperthwaite put York ahead in the first-half from a Anwen Hughes cross, Sarah Hughes adding a second goal after the break.