NESTLE Rowntree missed the opportunity to close the gap on Leeper Hare York and District Football League premier division leaders Dringhouses as they were held to 1-1 draw at home by Malton Bacon Factory.

Both goals came inside a minute of each other, Simon Collins putting Factory in front with Matty White responding instantly.

St John's College snatched victory at Thorpe United with two goals in the last 13 minutes to record their fourth away win on the trot.

Mike Craig and Ben Winstanley condemned Thorpe to their first home defeat in six games.

Dunnington's Chris Burgess cancelled out goals from Copmanthorpe's Terry Hibbett but Hibbett had the last word as he completed his hat-trick with a penalty five minutes from time to give Cop their first win over Dunnington in five attempts.

Had it not been for the sterling work performed by the Huntington ground staff their home game with Bishopthorpe would not have gone ahead but they were rewarded as they won 2-0.

Jack Wilson opened the scoring with a fierce right-foot shot and a firm header from Mark Smythe sealed the win.

T & L Selby beat Kartiers 3-1 with goals by Martin Rhodes, Chris Harkin and Darren Fwcett. Glen Littlwood netted for Kartiers.

Tom Hoole marked his Pocklington debut with a first half goal against Haxby and then provided the cross for Robbie Pipe to wrap up a 2-0 win.

Norton were indebted to their goalkeeper for helping to preserve their 100 per cent record in division three as they won 2-1 at LNER Builders.

Stewart Ellis hit Norton's first and Chris Seagar (penalty) doubled the lead before Chris Platt pulled one back for Builders.

St Clements remain just behind Norton after they won their fifth game on the trot beating out-of-sorts Cawood 2-0 with goals from Stu Kehoe and a 40-yard effort from Chris Rowan.

Osbaldwick led at unbeaten Huby but suffered their first defeat in six games as they crashed 6-2. Huby shared their goals between Simon Wilson, Richard Durrant (2) Craig Richardson, Richard Jennison and Wayne Howell.

Stillington's keeper Darren Coulson saved a penalty at Bishop Wilton and it proved to be the turning point as his side went on to win 6-1 with goals from Spencer Martin (2), Kevin Umpleby, Paul Floyd, Jamie Metcalfe and Philip Bell.

A second half hat-trick by Mick Pipe rescued Strensall who had trailed at Wheldrake but eventually won 4-1. Paul Lawrie hit Strensall's other goal.

Heworth and Rawcliffe produced another high-scoring encounter, Rawcliffe winning 4-3. Goals from Dave Stoner (2) and Danny Coulson put Rawcliffe in front but Heworth drew level through Tamin Sheris (2) and Ben Branigan before Ricky Hunter stole the points for Rawcliffe with a late winner.

Old Malton are the new leaders in Reserve 'A' after they beat Nestl 5-0.

Tom Paley, Mark Smith and Darren Walker (2) all scored inside the first 20 minutes with Walker completing his hat-trick after the break.

Malton Bacon Factory recorded their first win of the season as they beat New Earswick, Paul Boyes scoring the only goal of the game.

Mike Taylor (penalty) and Graham Gallagher put Haxby 2-0 up inside ten minutes but visitors Pocklington hit back to win 3-2 with goals from David Field, Wayne Bradder and Ben Daniels.

Huntington defeated Kartiers 3-1 with goals from Paul Dyson, Graham MacDonald and Gareth Hurst. Kartiers' reply came from Mark Lucas.

Updated: 10:48 Monday, December 12, 2005