Clifton'S 14-match unbeaten run in the York Sunday Afternoon Football League came to an abrupt halt at York Law College.

The students inflicted the first defeat on Clifton this season as they won 4-0.

On target in the shock reverse were Kenealy (2), Herdman and Bauer.

Second-placed Drax United beat neighbours Rawcliffe 2-0, while Fossway moved into third spot with an 8-1 win at bottom club Haxby Inn.

Among the marksmen were O'Connell and Bellwood, each scoring twice.

Barrow, Renwick and Bryan shared the plunder as St John's College triumphed 3-1 at Knavesmire.

Clifton Rangers lost the chance to go top of division two after losing 4-3 at home to vastly-improving Drum.

Bubwith took full advantage in a seven-goal thriller at Sheriff Hutton.

The visitors won 4-3 thanks to a hat-trick from Pears to add to a solo effort from Lovelace to move into a threatening third place.

Updated: 11:26 Friday, February 07, 2003