FULFORD 'A' managed to hold on to top spot in the York Conservative Clubs' Carlsberg UK Snooker League despite losing 5-2 to Acomb 'A'.

Acomb have a game in hand and are now only two points behind the leaders.

Dan Potter got Acomb off to a winning start as he played some good snookers while also stopping Andy Marshall from running away with the frame.

Potter produced a great comeback despite being more than 40 points behind at one stage to clinch an unlikely win.

Jamie Husband beat Roland Cox on the other table to level the match, but Acomb's Richard Lillie easily beat an out of form Sam Wass and then Phil Carlton defeated Jim Lee.

Keith Thornton was victorious over Fulford's Sam England. Thornton fought back well after being a way behind, with some excellent snookers helping his cause.

With Acomb 4-1 up, a hard fought re-spotted black ball win by Tom Lewis reduced the deficit only for Mick Borg to continue his unbeaten run with an impressive victory over Dollin Mercer.

Reigning champions Malton could only turn out with six players at Bootham 'A', which counted against them as they were defeated 4-3.

Malton stormed into a 3-0 lead with Dominic Spiteri, Steve Beal and Roger Ward (23 break) successful against Tim Fillingham, Stuart Martel and Steve Carroll respectively.

But Bootham then hit back with John Darley beating Dan Pawson (24 break),Barry Rankin winning against Phil Hart and Rob Barron victorious over Steve Pawson.

Fulford 'B' entertained Heworth 'A' and nearly pulled off a win, only to lose the final game to go down 4-3.

Mark Winskill (45 break) just overcame Bob Smith, but Arthur Pegden hit back by defeating James Kilmartin.

Jordan Worobec beat Dave Smith but Andy Ogley played well in defeating Neil Wood to level the score.

Nick Dyson (33 break) hit back for Heworth with a win over Andy Hurley, but Jim Rollinson beat Clive Whyte, leaving Steve Burdett to secure victory for Heworth beating Nigel Smith.

Heworth 'B' faced Bootham 'B' and lost 4-3, the highlight being a 34 unfinished clearance by Jamie Robinson.

The other winners for Bootham were Andy Proud, Ian Robinson and Matt Smith, with replies from John Sherlock, Carl De Pasquale and Martin Johnson.