TONI Smallwood and Tracey Watkinson gave Ox an excellent start against York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League division one leaders Fulfordgate.

Cara Britton hit back before Sandra Bruce and Anne Bass increased Ox’s margin.

Michelle Britton narrowed the margin and then combined with Jill Reed to give ‘Gate an inroad. However, Bruce/Watkinson secured the match points.

Edinburgh pairing Anthea Jamieson/Jan Netherwood were their match winners at Marcia, as were Caroline Whittaker/Marj Pearson for Burnholme at Severus ‘A’.

Tracey Farmeary, with a 24-dart game, made sure Tramways ‘A’ entered the pairs on level terms at Priory.

She then joined daughter Natalie Bosworth to edge the club side in front.

Becky Thompson/Clair Cooper set up a decider which saw Jayne Janes/Lauren Farmeary snatch victory for a 5-4 result.

In division two, Elaine Metcalfe, Doreen Johnstone and Sue Tate gave Slipper an excellent start at Puss whose captain Alison Buckley replied.

Jody Hancock restored the visitors' lead before Gemma Coulson sent the teams into the pairs separated by two games.

Hancock combined with Ann Parkyn to secure match points before Puss won the remaining games to go down 5-4, Clockhouse had Lisa Benton winning the deciding pairs on her own at hosts Tramways ‘B’.

Kath Powell top scored for Saddle. However, visitors Burton Stone took home a 5-4 win as final pairing Katrina Thakeray/Marianne Deamer sealed the win.