Oxenhope stretched their lead at the top of the Premier Division after handing out a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Skipton Bulldogs.

Dogs are a shadow of their former strength and crashed to defeat after Chris smith and Shaun Bonner set the ball rolling. Simon Knaggs and Steven Murray added two each and Chris Day was also on target.

Keighley Lifts found it tough going against neighbours Bronte Wanderers before finally clinching a 2-1 victory. Anthony Cooper gave Lifts a 1-0 lead at the break but Stewart Nicholson equalised. Lifts regained their lead and survived heavy pressure to hold on for the win.

Lothersdale Athletic kept their 100 per cent record alive with a 7-0 victory over bottom club Cowling. Curtis hall and Liam Jeffreys scored two each with further goals from Dave Bennet, Phillip Richardson and an own goal. Although cowling worked hard they were never a match for Dale.

Oxenhope Recreation slipped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of promotion challengers Shepherds Inn, Colne, after a tough battle. Steven Buckley and James Constantine scored for Oxenhope but their central defender was injured, allowing Colne to grab a late winner.

Bronte Wanderers started well against Waddington with Lewis Ferrie giving them the lead. They restricted the Ribble Valley club's chances but they equalised right on the half time whistle. Daniel Blakesly put Bronte back in front but disaster struck late in the game as Waddington stole two goals -- and the points.

Cowling Reserves entertained Grassington on a very heavy pitch with the Dales club taking a 2-0 lead into the break. A third goal secured the points and Cowling had to be content with a late consolation goal.

Keighley Lifts Reserves wanted revenge for their cup defeat when they travelled to Barrowford United, but were disappointed. Injuries had robbed them of their strike force and although they held the top club for long periods Barrowford's power in front of goal took its toll. They secured a 2-1 win by Shaffald Sulleman scoring for Lifts.