THORPE United's lead in division one of the Mitchell League continued despite having no game but Copmanthorpe moved into third with a win at home to second place Tadcaster Albion.

Danny Cates with three goals and a fourth from Mathew Howden completed the Cop scoring, Stan Wilson, Ben Bowden and Joe Breedan replying.

Fulford went down 6-2 against Hamilton Panthers 'A', whose Adam McMahon (3), Brett Bulmer (2) and Oliver Shipley scored to wipe out goals from Jack Leaf and Murray McCusker.

Two goals apiece for Gavin Minton and Michael Byram, plus a fifth via Marco Shepherd, sealed Haxby Town 'A's win over Easingwold Town.

In division two, Real Cliffe stay top with a win at North Duffield, Michael Brown and Tom Grundy both with three goals. Dominic Smith and Tom Ellwood replied.

Wigginton Grasshoppers beat York RI with two goals for Chris McTurk, William Plews, Kyle Waite and Adam Richardson also on target. Lee Watson hit a consolation for RI.

Elvington Harriers lead division three with Lewis Clydesdale scoring four, Alex Brent (3) and James Hopwood against Selby Olympia 'B'.

Bishopthorpe move into third with a win against Hamilton Panthers 'B', Joe Inns and David Randall for Bishopthorpe.

Updated: 08:49 Thursday, February 12, 2004