Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
Nash Connolly (right) scored in Hemsworth’s 2-0 win over Pickering
Hemsworth Miners Welfare dented ten man Pickering Town’s title hopes with a superb 2-1 win in Fitzwilliam.
Sam Jones and Nash Connolly’s goals ensured Hemsworth completed the double on Paul Marshall’s Pickering. Sam Denton set up a frantic last 20 minutes with a goal for Pickering.
Pickering had Joe Danby sent off for violent conduct.
Thackley bolstered their hopes of a top five finish with the 4-1 victory at Harrogate Railway.
Mike Garrod’s hat-trick and Daniel Broadbent’s strike raced Thackley into a 4-0 lead before Steve Bromley’s consolation.
Bridlington Town closed in on second-placed Pickering with the 2-1 win over Handsworth Parramore at Queensgate.
Aaron Moxam gave Parramore the lead, but Bridlington hit back through Andy Norfolk and Joel Sutton.