Midweek matches are now in full swing as the chase for league titles and promotion hots up.

Premier Division leaders Oxenhope Recreation beat Cononley sports 6-0 thanks to a Paul Sewell hat-trick, David Collier (2) and James fisher.

Embsay had a comfortable 4-0 victory over bottom club Gargrave and Skipton Bulldogs defeated Colne cricket club 4-1 with two each from Ian Bernard and Chris Simpson.

Grassington slipped nearer the relegation zone when they lost 5-3 at Skipton LMS whose goals were scored by Darren Phillip (2), Richard Cartman, Steven Carling and Paul O'Rourke. Grassington's marksmen were Richard Ozadzenko, Clive Carroll and Daniel Waterhead.

Clitheroe won their top of the table clash with Gindleton 2-0 in Division One and the destiny of the title is now in their own hands. With four matches left they need to take maximum points to be sure of the title.

Addingham defeated Bradley 6-0 with goals from Brian Wild (4) and Simon Collins (2). Addingham have three matches left and must not drop a point.

Cowling ended Skipton Town's title hopes and eased their own relegation worries with a 2-1 victory over Town. Matthew Latto and Mark Glover scored for Cowling with Robert Smith scoring town's goal.

Division Two leaders Bronte Wanderers remain seven points clear after beating Lothersdale Athletic 7-2. Neil Rollins found the net four times with N Smith, Simon Waddington and Michael Thompson adding the others.

Barnoldswick United stay in second place following their 4-0 victory over Gargrave Reserves. Embsay Reserves lost at Skipton LMS and saw their promotion hopes take a knock.

Other results saw Silsden FC win their derby match with Silsden Athletic, Graham Whittaker (2) and John Snell scored for FC while Jamie Cunningham netted for Athletic.

Skipton Bulldogs and Barrowford United fought out a 1-1 draw and Keighley Reserves stayed in the promotion hunt with a 2-1 victory over Cowling Reserves.

Division Three leaders Ilkley Juniors had a 1-1 draw at Bradley and second placed Bronte Wanderers Res demolished Cononley Sports Res 8-0 with goals from Ian Maude (3), Munzar Nazir (2), Sarfard Gulzar, James Ley and Martin Maude.

Addingham Reserves kept their hopes alive with a 5-2 victory over Carleton Reserves and Waddington's hopes of promotion look bleak after losing 2-0 to Hellifield Res.

The pressure of matches has finally took its toll and with Settle beating Skipton Town Reserves Waddington's hopes in the cup semi-final also look bleak.

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