New Earswick's first away win in Reserve 'A' since February 2005 saw the relegation battle intensify.

They trailed to an early goal at Haxby but eventually won 6-1 with goals from Simon Connell (2), Gareth Akers, Mark Bennett, Dave Nelson and Lee McArdle.

Malton Bacon Factory edged a little nearer to safety after beating Pocklington 4-0.

Mark Lund opened the scoring with a penalty and their other goals coming from Simon Collins (2) and Ben Webster.

Kartiers remain in the drop zone after losing 3-1 at home to second-placed Nestl Rowntrees for whom Wayne Scaife, Ken Davies and Eddie Phillips were on target. Neil Taylor snatched a late reply.

Wiggington inched away from the relegation zone in Reserve 'B' with a 3-0 win at Heslington. Adam Jenkins scored twice, Ben Storey adding the third.

Amotherby & Swinton missed the chance to move into promotion contention from Reserve 'C' when they were held 1-1 at Civil Service. They were indebted to an 86th-minute equaliser from George Cooper.

Ouseburn beat Huby 4-0. Tim Spakayoukas gave Ouseburn the half-time lead boosted by strikes from Chris Metcalfe (2) and Andy Carter to leapfrog Huby into third spot.

Stillington beat hosts LNER Builders 4-1 for the first time in four attempts. with goals from Wayne Linton, Gavin Watts (2) and Martin Cook. Tudor Carrington replied.

Updated: 10:14 Monday, April 03, 2006