THE Plough continued their impressive form in division three of the John Smith's Sunday Morning League with a 2-1 win at The Five Lions to edge closer to leaders Hambleton.

The goals came from Cook and Bedford.

But Shoulder of Mutton are still in with a shout after Charlton and Bruce earned them a 2-1 win at home to Beeswing.

Dave Robinson struck twice, Gilbertson slotted home a penalty and Matty Bastock grabbed one as Copmanthorpe reached safety with a 4-0 win at Barlby Athletic.

Heworth won 6-2 at Inland Revenue, whose goals both came from Alistair Burn.

In division four, Skelton's 100 per cent home record went as Selby Olympia Reserves put their title hopes back on track with a 2-1 win.

Ryan Chadwick gave the visitors a first-half lead and Neal Holmes levelled on the hour. But Chadwick was on hand again to rifle home the winner.

Second-placed Acomb Celtic's challenge seems to be buckling after they went down 3-1 at Bay Horse (Tadcaster).

At the bottom, Enterprise took a step in the right direction with a 3-1 win at bottom-of-the-table Black Swan, thanks to a brace from Andy Nicholson and one for Andy Holt, Thomas netting for Swan.

Division five leaders Wanderers were made to fight all the way before squeezing a 2-1 win at home to Cawood courtesy of strikes from Cairns and Coulson.

McLoghlin (2), Ranby (2) and Bennett were the scorers as Selby Griffin beat Edinburgh Arms 5-0.

After leading the table for most of the season, Thomas's Hotel's campaign ended in defeat to Fulford Reserves and they must now wait to see if their promotion hopes are dashed. Rudy Dear grabbed their only goal in their 3-1 defeat.

Updated: 08:45 Friday, April 01, 2005