Sandy Lane Juniors edged out title rivals Thackley Crusaders 5-4 in their final game to win Craven League D Division.

Crusaders pulled level from 4-0 down at half-time but Ryan Newall took his season’s goal tally to 44 with the winner three minutes from time.

Newall’s nine hat-tricks helped Sandy Lane win all 12 of their league games as he was rewarded with the club’s player of the year award.