Yorkshire Amateur - Norristhorpe nosing towards title after victory retains advantage

Leaders Norristhorpe Rangers edged a step closer to the Division 3 title with a 2-0 win on Saturday at mid-table Stanningley OB Reserves.
By Steve Heptinstall
Published 26th May 2021, 06:00 GMT
Stanningley OB Res goalkeeper Brad Longthorpe tips the ball over for a corner in the 2-0 defeat to Norristhorpe Rangers who hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Division 3 table. Picture: Steve Riding.Stanningley OB Res goalkeeper Brad Longthorpe tips the ball over for a corner in the 2-0 defeat to Norristhorpe Rangers who hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Division 3 table. Picture: Steve Riding.
Stanningley OB Res goalkeeper Brad Longthorpe tips the ball over for a corner in the 2-0 defeat to Norristhorpe Rangers who hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Division 3 table. Picture: Steve Riding.

Rangers led at the interval and doubled their tally after the break thanks to goals from Thomas Boocock and Brad Wild. Stanningley were also beaten 7-3 on Monday night by Lower Hopton, who had crashed 8-1 at home to Morley Town U21s on Saturday.

Second-placed North Huddersfield saw off Garforth Rangers 4-1 but remain nine points off the pacesetters. Elsewhere, Middleton Park U23s defeated Colton Athletic Res 2-1, Shire Academics III saw off Ealandians III 3-0 and Woodkirk Valley Res drew four apiece with Savile United.

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The top three in the Supreme division all won while things are looking grim for Driglington at the foot of the table following a 4-2 defeat at Route One Rovers.

Thomas Boocock , right, scores for Norristhorpe Rangers in the 2-0 win at Stanningley OB. Picture: Steve Riding.Thomas Boocock , right, scores for Norristhorpe Rangers in the 2-0 win at Stanningley OB. Picture: Steve Riding.
Thomas Boocock , right, scores for Norristhorpe Rangers in the 2-0 win at Stanningley OB. Picture: Steve Riding.

Leaders Horsforth SM overran Littletown 8-2, second-placed Farsley Celtic Juniors defeated Lower Hopton 2-0, the same result achieved by third-placed Wortley over visiting Alwoodley.

Athletico drew two apiece with Leeds M&D while Leeds City played out a 1-1 draw with Ryburn United.

Premier leaders Middleton thumped St Bedes 8-0, in-form Nostell MW defeated Morley Town 4-1, White Rose drew 2-2 with Golcar and Collegians held the nap hand over Wibsey with a 5-1 victory.

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