The start of the Easter holidays has meant a number of teams are missing players which has caused three games to be conceded and another two postponed and re-arranged. Fourteen games did go ahead across most divisions and two Over 50`s cup quarter finals were also played.
PREMIER DIVISION
KINGBURN ATHLETIC V WATERLOO MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY KINGBURN ATHLETIC
KINGSWOOD UNITED 8 ST PETERS 2
Kingswood United and St Peters played a double header for six points at Bude Road which went the way of the home side by 8-2. Mark Thompson 4, Callum Dransfield 2, Craig Smethurst and Chris Hudson with the Kingswood goals.
LORD NELSON 3 BLACKBURN LEISURE A 2
There was another six pointer at Sir Henry Cooper Park as Lord Nelson took on Blackburn Leisure A. Nelson started the better of the two sides and created several chances before opening the scoring through a fine Rich Sidwell finish. Mo Boukhaf doubled the lead with a thunderbolt shot which went in off the bar. However Blackies staged a fine comeback and made it 2-2 after goals from Craig Cockin and Barrie Duffill and with ten minutes remaining the game could have gone either way before Luke Buxton grabbed the winner before Nelson were reduced to ten men but they hung on for the win.
DIVISION TWO
HEDON RANGERS A 2 BOTTESFORD TOWN 5
Just a week after meeting in the cup Hedon Rangers A and Bottesford Town faced each other again at a windy South Holderness. The hosts opened the scoring through a Joe Brewer tap in. Bottesford took control and though Rob Petch got a second for Hedon the league leaders ran out 5-2 winners which sees them clinch the Division Two title.
SPRINGHEAD 4 GREAT DRIFFIELD 6
There was a ten goal thriller at Harness Park as Springhead entertained Great Driffield in a six pointer. The visitors took the spoils 6-4. Their scorers were Shaun Tate 2, Ben Hayhurst 2, Matt Blair and Mark Cawthorne
SWANLAND 2 PRESTON UNITED 1
A much tighter affair at West Leys Road in another six pointer as Swanland hosted Preston United. Swanland opened the scoring with a Mark Kendall penalty before Craig Ward headed home a corner to equalise for Preston. The winner came twenty minutes from time via Liam Allott. Swanland are now clear in second place in the table and favourites to join Bottesford in winning promotion.
DIVISION FOUR
AFC NORTH 2 BRIGG TOWN 2
In the only game played in Division Four this afternoon the top two teams AFC North and Brigg Town met at the windswept RWB. AFC North led 2-0 before Brigg responded with goals in the second half from Chris Thornton and Stuart Longbone to grab a share of the points in what was a feisty affair.
BLACKBURN LEISURE B V BRANDESBURTON MATCH POSTPONED- RE-ARRANGED FOR 12TH APRIL
HOLME ROVERS V NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY HOLME ROVERS
DIVISION FIVE
BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS B 2 MOLESCROFT RANGERS A 9
Bridlington Town Rovers B entertained Molescroft Rangers A at their new home ground at Burton Agnes but it was the visitors who enjoyed the surroundings better as they ran out easy winners. They led 5-1 at half time and they added four more in the second half to win 9-2. Ben Winfield scored 4, Ben Parker 2, Alex Arnott, Danny Barr and Eddie Staples for Molescroft whilst Jason Coultas got both Brid goals.
DRUM V HESSLE RANGERS MATCH POSTPONED- DRUM USING THEIR WILDCARD
GIPSYVILLE BOSUN 3 NORTHERN WANDERERS B 1
Gupsyville Bosun took on Northern Wanderers B at a very windy Costello. The visitors had the better of the opening exchanges and after having a penalty saved by Danny George they did open the scoring when Steve Sharpe headed home a good move. Bosun were back on level terms by half time when Lewis Seymour converted a penalty. Northern again started the half well but they couldn`t convert any of the chances they created and they paid the price as Bosun scored two goals in the last twenty minutes to seal the points from Perry Skelton.
SPARTANS 0 AFC WILLERBY C 6
A week after meeting in the cup Spartans and AFC Willerby C met at Hull University in the league and just like last week Willerby scored six times. They led 2-0 at half time and they continued their dominance in the second half and added four more. James Frederick 2, Kev Fenton, Chris Wilson Wayne Dawson and Shane Herada with their goals. Special mention for the Spartans keeper who despite being beaten six times made a series of excellent saves.
DIVISION SIX
BARHAM 2 PRIORY 2
Barham welcomed Priory to Alderman Kneeshaw Park and they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Priory were leading 2-0 after goals from Tony Beach and Chris Laws. Barham with the wind behind them in the second half responded well and Steve Oldfield from 25 yards out got the first followed by Tony Henry getting an equalisier. Both sides went looking for the winner but there were no further goals and a 2-2 draw was probably a fair result.
EASINGTON UNITED 2 SWANLAND B 4
it was bottom versus top at a wild and windy Low Farm as Easington United faced leaders Swanland B. The visitors with the 4-2 are all but there in the title bid as they are now ten points clear. A James Martin penalty and Chris Frost with the Easington scores.
MOLESCROFT RANGERS B 4 AFC WILLERBY D 1
A much depleted AFC Willerby D side travelled to Bishop Burton to face Molescroft Rangers B and they were well beaten by the home side. Dan Green 2, Gordon Adie and Peter Thompson with Molescroft goals. For Willerby a Platini like pass from Wayne Shipley set up Nino Burtwhistle for the visitors goal.
TICKTON V HEDON RANGERS B MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY HEDON RANGERS B
OVER 50`S CUP QUARTER FINALS
BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS 1 HORNSEA TOWN 4
The seaside derby between Bridlington Town Rovers and Hornsea Town at Gypsey Road went the way of the visitors for the second time this season as they made it through to the semi finals. The game was close until the last twenty minutes when Hornsea ran away with the game. Brid scorer was Dan Pilmoor. For Hornsea Rob Wilson, Ian Coggan, Rich Fell and a superb solo effort from Scott Hodges scored.
BRIGG TOWN V SWANLAND MATCH POSTPONED- CONCEDED BY SWANLAND WHO ARE UNABLE TO RAISE A TEAM
LOUTH 6 RECKITTS 1
Louth hosted Reckitts at London Road for the second time this season. The league game saw Reckitts win 4-1 and when Tony Randle put them ahead in the first half it looked like a repeat was on the cards. However by the break Louth were winning 2-1 and in thge second half they added four unanswered goals to run out comfortable winners. Louth scorers were Steve Thomas 2, Stuart Burns 2 and Graham West 2.
PRESTON UNITED V NORTH FERRIBY- MATCH POSTPONED- RE-ARRANGED FOR 12TH APRIL
SEMI FINAL DRAW BRIGG TOWN V HORNSEA TOWN PRESTON OR NORTH FERRIBY V LOUTH TIES TO BE PLAYED 26TH APRIL