Skelton were quickest out of the blocks in the top of the table division four duel and by half-time had carved out a 3-0 cushion at Bay Horse (Tadcaster).

James Barratt's brace and an own goal gave them an advantage they never surrendered, despite Bay Horse's lone reply from Parsons.

Selby Olympia WMC Reserves looked to be cruising as Evans, Chadwick and Lindley gave them a 3-0 lead at Acomb Celtic, but two goals for Hufton and one apiece for Benton and Dickinson gave the home side a stunning 4-3 victory.

Dillon, Grewer, Wright and an own goal gave F1 Racing a 4-1 win at home to Albion Vaults, White netting for the visitors.

Paul Walker (2) and Robin Walker helped Wilberfoss to a 3-2 win at Rumours and Chris Murcott bagged a brace as Poppleton Rd WMC climbed off the bottom with a 4-0 win over Gypsy Moth.

It was leapfrog again at the top of division five as Quaker Wood took pole position via a 4-3 win at Edinburgh Arms.

Carl Farrar and James Kennedy gave the home side a two-goal lead by the half-hour, but Steve Illing (2), Can Hussein and an own goal saw the visitors 4-2 up before Dom Tomaino pulled one back late on for the Arms.

Finishing was the key in a highly charged but entertaining game at Thomas's Hotel.

Despite having the bulk of the game, the leaders were made to rue a host of misses as visitors Selby Griffin posted a 4-2 win aided chiefly by a hat-trick from Andy Harris. Pete McCloughlin got the other.

Cawood seem now to have found their feet, with a Knowles double helping them to a 3-2 win at Firkin 103.

Hartley and Simmons netted two apiece as Wrights Sports Bar hit six without reply at home to Holgate WMC.

Updated: 09:47 Friday, November 12, 2004