Sam Jerome got AFC Emley’s goal in the 1-0 win at Dronfield
AFC Emley and Pontefract Collieries are five points clear of the chasing pack in the Toolstation NCEL Division One table.
Sam Jerome’s second half header earned Emley a 1-0 at Dronfield, while double goal-scorer Aaron Moxam led leaders Pontefract to a crucial 2-1 victory over third-placed Clipstone.
Clipstone still have two games in hand so could overtake them both.
Other results did go Emley and Ponte’s way as Shirebrook drew at Hall Road and Hemsworth could only manage the same at Penistone.
In the Premier Division, Nostell are almost safe after a 1-0 win at Parkgate. James Kitson was the hero again with a first half goal.
Title hopefuls Shaw Lane Aquaforce overcame their injury and suspensions woes to win 3-1 at Retford United.
Neil Bennett was in goal for Aquaforce, while Lee Morris and Chris White (2) grabbed the goals.
In the Evo Stik Division One North, Ossett Albion’s season continues to finish on a high after a 1-0 win over Prescot Cables.
Farsley AFC and Scarborough Athletic’s play-offs hopes took a hit after defeats to Lancaster City and Salford City.
Ossett Town were leading 2-0 at Clitheroe with five minutes to go before the home side mounted a comeback and scored three times to win the match.
In Division One South, Stocksbridge lost at Tividale.
Frickley Athletic picked up a big 3-1 win at Rushall in the Premier Division to keep alive their hopes of survival.