Pickering Town 'A' still top the York Mitchell Sports Football League first division after winning 7-2 at Dunnington.

Jonny Birbeck led the way with three goals followed by David Thompson (2), Bradley Magson and Joseph Howard. Tom Connell replied twice.

Bishopthorpe moved second after Adam Thornton scored a hat-trick and James Edmond added a fourth goal against Easingwold 'A'.

Brooklyn's 4-1 win over Copmanthorpe edged them into third. Ben Wainwright hit two with Ryan Boyd and Matthew Reeves on target. Oliver Bird hit Cop's retort.

Two goals from Jack Bainbridge with Danny Gunnell and Lewis Archer also on target sealed York College's win over Stamford Bridge.

Rawcliffe's dozen haul against Haxby Town put them in second in division two. James Keller scored four and there were three apiece for Sam Bamver and Chris Brown.

Wigginton ran out 3-2 winners over Hamilton Panthers through Tom Derbyshire, Tom Metcalfe and an own goal. Tom Medd and Nathan Robinson replied.

Division three leaders Pocklington Town beat hosts Tadcaster Albion 3-0, Huw Attwood (2) and Gary Marriott scoring.

Woodthorpe Wanderers are second after beating visitors Imphal Tigers 5-2. Luke Campsall (2), Josh Molesworth, Luke Campbell and Dan Svensa hit the mark, David Metcalfe and Calum Davis replying.

After going behind twice, Pickering Town 'B' eventually ran out 6-3 winners against Osbaldwick. Pikes' marksmen were Jake Harrison (2), David Harrison, Matt Ford, Andrew Horsley and Tim Foxton. Henry Robinson, Sam Thompson and Jake Brassey scored for Osbaldwick.

Dean Layton's free-kick gave Huntington their sole goal against Real Cliffe, while Arron Farqhuer and Edward Buck strikes failed to give Easingwold 'B' the points as two goals apiece for Michael Evans and Josh Woods won the day for Poppleton 'B'.

Updated: 10:28 Thursday, October 21, 2004