Toolstation NCEL Division One
Eccleshill’s magic man Luke Harrop
Luke Harrop’s hat-trick propelled unstoppable Eccleshill United to the top of the table for the first time this season as Sean Regan thrashed Ollerton Town 4-0.
Jonny Irving set the Eagles on their way with a first half strike. Harrop then followed up with three goals to secure Eccleshill’s tenth consecutive victory.
Eccleshill are one point ahead of Knaresborough Town, but Paul Stansfield’s second-placed side have a game-in-hand.
Premier Division
Garforth Town had no luck at Bottesford Town for the second year running after losing 4-3 in an epic encounter.
Last year, Garforth were robbed because of a terrible display from referee David Hunt and his two assistants.
In the latest match, prodigal son Mark Simpson gave Garforth an early lead before Bottesford went in front by the break.
Two goals in a minute on the hour saw Luke McCrum and Sean Hunter place the Miners ahead.
However in the following four minutes, Bottesford scored twice – goals that won them the contest.
League Cup
Pontefract Collieries won 2-1 at Albion Sports – Eli Hey and Vaughan Redford found the net.