DUNNINGTON remain third in squash's Yorkshire Premier League despite skipper Matthew Stephenson winning his fifth match in a row by defeating Pontefract 1's John Riley in four.

Julian Tomlinson also racked up three points for the visitors by conquering Carlton Oldham.

Ponte’s James Wilkinson and George Wileman, meanwhile, both won five-game thrillers.

It was Ponte’s Patrick Rooney, now up to 33 in the world and sure to ascend higher, who sealed the 16-11 win for the hosts with a tight four-setter against former England international Chris Simpson.

Meanwhile, there was a shock defeat for leaders Queens in a highly eventful sixth round of fixtures.

Queens remain in top spot but their winning start to the campaign was ended with a very tight 16-11 loss at Chapel Allerton, who move to within 11 points of the summit.

A thrilling affair saw Chapel A’s Matty Powell and Queens’ James Earles pick up early 3-1 victories before the battle of the Taylors saw England coach Josh lose out to Welshman Owain 13/11 in the deciding fifth game.

Conor Sheen had to retire injured against Finnlay Withington, winner of the English Junior title last month, levelling the match before world number 61 Richie Fallows edged out Lwamba Chileshe 11/9 in the fifth.

Defending champions Abbeydale were beaten in the Sheffield derby at Hallamshire.