Wibsey cashed in on the hard work done to get their West Riding County Amateur League match against Lower Hopton played to win 1-0 and move top of the PREMIER DIVISION.

The Wibsey committee, and especially Dave Preston, made sure the Westwood Park pitch was playable and their efforts were fully rewarded.

Kyle Mulley struck the only goal in the first half as the victory lifted his team a point clear at the summit.

Albion Sports also climbed above Marsden, who were without a match, into second spot after a 4-1 home win over struggling Ardsley Celtic.

Arron Heywood earned a slender first-half advantage before Jordan Missin (2) and Pavandip Singh secured the points, with Kyle Tomey netting a late consolation.

Tyersal had to settle for just a 1-1 draw at bottom side Storthes Hall, Glynn Beale seeing his opener cancelled out by the hosts’ Andrew Haigh.

Brighouse Town Reserves eased away from the lower reaches of the table with a 2-0 home win over local rivals Halifax Irish.

Top score of the day went to Ovenden West Riding, who crushed visitors Kirkburton 6-1 as Andy Gregory contributed a hat-trick.

Campion’s home game against Hall Green United fell victim to the heavy frost.

DIVISION ONE high-fliers Hunsworth, Salts and Ventus/Yeadon Celtic all had their games postponed, allowing Steeton to move level on points with second-placed Salts with a 5-2 home victory against Littletown.

Graham Holmes’ hat-trick was backed up by Lee Reilly and Nick McNally, with Danny Scott’s penalty and Lee McKeown replying for the visitors.

Bronte Wanderers are up to fifth after also winning 5-2 thanks to goals by Graham Ritson, Daniel Makinson, James Bailey, Dave Armitage and Tom Emmott at Tyersal Reserves, for whom Mathew Addy and Arron Smith responded.

Heckmondwike Town and Dudley Hill Rangers shared four goals in a 2-2 draw. Westbrook YMCA were knocked off the top of DIVISION TWO by Bay Athletic Reserves, who romped to a 4-0 win over their title rivals.

It completed a league double for Bay, who had won the reverse fixture 6-2 back in November.

Dudley Hill Athletic slipped to second bottom after losing 4-0 at home to third-placed Emley.

West Horton improved their promotion chances with a 5-1 win at Ardsley Celtic Reserves but Crag Road United missed out 3-1 to visiting Steeton Reserves. Campion Reserves let a 3-1 interval lead slip at Kirkburton Reserves and had to settle for a point from a 4-4 draw.