Silsden let a glorious opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table slip as they settled for a draw at Tyersal.

The home club came away happier with their share of the points after playing out a goalless draw, while Silsden will count it points dropped in their bid for the Premier Division championship.

Brighouse Town, who are breathing down their necks claimed a 5-1 victory against Storthes Hall to close the gap to four points with two games in hand on the Cobbydale outfit.

Keighley Phoenix are desperate for some inspiration after suffering another heavy defeat. They were beaten 7-1 by mid-table Littletown after being 3-0 down at the break. Gary Binns scored the goal which prevented a whitewash.

Steeton clocked up another maximum as they bid to get promotion and join their neighbours in the top division. They were on goal scoring form to beat Stump Cross 7-2 after taking a 2-0 lead into the break.

Steeton's scorers were Andy Smith (2), Steve Barker (2), Andy Whiteoak, Rob Henson and Steve Hardaker.

Keighley Shamrocks pulled off an impressive 4-0 victory over Halifax Irish. The Shamrocks had a 1-0 lead at the break and their extra fitness took its toll in the second half. Adam Barnes scored twice with further goals from Adam Fradley and Joe Brady.

n Cross Hills failed to halt the march of runaway leaders of Lytham St Annes in Division Two of the West Lancashire League. Simpson scored their only goal in a 3-1 defeat at the seaside.