Clifton consolidated their lead at the top of the York Sunday Afternoon League first division with a 5-2 win at Puss 'N Boots.

Beddington (2), Butler, Paxton and Newton scored the goals which keep Clifton three points ahead of Drax United, 4-1 winners over Saville AV. Hall, Hurst, Broadbent and Cunnington netted for Drax.

Firkin 103 played out their third draw in three weeks with a 1-1 share-all at College of Law. McDonagh scored for Firkin with Kenealy replying for Law.

Haxby Inn's third defeat leaves them at the bottom. This time they went down 2-1 at home to Rawcliffe United, whose Cope and Watson were on the scoresheet. Rylance netted for Haxby.

Black Dog won 3-2 at Knavesmire and Fossway triumphed 2-1 at St John's College.

Gimcrack continued to set the pace in division two as a couple of Lund goals gave them a 2-0 home win over Drum.

Goals by Bogan, Musson and an own goal gave second-placed Clifton Rangers a 3-1 victory over CB United.

There were goals galore at Bubwith where White Swan and Woodthorpe drew 4-4. Bodycombe and Jarvill each scored twice for White Swan while Brow, R Haw and Marshall replied for Woodthorpe.

Heworth won their first Sunday Afternoon League points with a 3-0 home win against Puss 'N Boots Reserves, who have yet to score a goal after their opening three matches.

Green, Stone, Joycie and Marshall scored in Sheriff Hutton's 4-2 win at Wigginton, whose goals came from Macaulay and Carr.

Pear scored a hat-trick as undefeated Yearsley beat Swans 5-3.

Updated: 10:43 Friday, October 04, 2002