Aislaby United will join Kirkdale United and Union Rovers in the RJF Homes Beckett Football League's Victory Cup after a 1-0 win at Black Swan Pickering assured a top four finish.

Black Swan dominated but missed several chances with the decider ironically being a Steve Sailes own goal for Aislaby, who had beaten Thornton-le-Dale 2-1 in midweek.

The final top four spot is between Sinnington, who need two points, and Rosedale, who lost 4-2 to Union Rovers, Peter Tiffany's hat-trick proving vital. Rovers, who are chasing their first title, also missed a penalty and twice hit the woodwork.

Two penalties by Nicky Piercy and another Tiffany goal saw Rovers win 3-0 at Heslerton in midweek.

Leaders Kirkdale, who couldn't raise a team against Sinnington on Saturday, were lucky to win 2-1 at Duncombe Park 48 hours earlier, the hosts having a late leveller ruled out. Chris Simpson scored both Kirkdale goals while Craig James replied for Duncombe, whose Andy Caine saved a penalty.

A Rob McDermid hat-trick gave Kirkbymoorside Reserves a 3-2 win over Heslerton.

Ryedale SC returned to the top of division one with a 4-1 win at Norton United Reserves. Ryedale and Slingsby are assured of promotion.

Coxwold beat Gillamoor 3-0 to follow their 3-2 derby defeat of Ampleforth in which man of the match Gavin Watt's two goals proved vital. Ampleforth then drew 4-4 against St Clement's.

Updated: 09:31 Tuesday, April 05, 2005