Ibstock Utd and Anstey Town remain the only real threat to Barrow Town retaining the Goldsmith championship.

Ibstock Utd and Anstey Town remain the only real threat to Barrow Town retaining the Goldsmith championship, and they play at Anstey next week, a draw will allow Ibstock to take the runners up spot and be available if the wheels fall off at Barrow.

Lee Henson netted his 20th of the season, to move 4 clear at the top of the golden boot leader board, as Barrow had to settle for a 2-2 draw against neighbours Rothley Imps, who have pulled themselves away from relegation with 7 points out of the last 12.

An hat trick from Martin Emery eased Ibstock, to their 3rd win on the spin, past Highfield Rangers 3-2 and a brace from Ryan Brightmore posted the Town?s 1st league win in 3 starts, 3-2 over Ratby Sports.

Thurmaston Town had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Constabulary after snatching a 2nd half equaliser and Kirby Muxloe, outsiders to finish in the top 6, upset the form book with a 2-0 defeat of Birstall Utd, who stay 4th.

A Jordan West hat trick helped Sileby Town to their 5th win on the spin, 7-1 over Aylestone Park, who drop into the 2nd bottom relegation slot, and St Andrews eased to mid table respectability with a 0-1 away win at Blaby and Whetstone Athletic.

Downes Sports moved out of the bottom 2, with a 4-0 defeat of Lutterworth Athletic, after Tom Clarke posted an hat trick in the relegation 6 pointer.


Report supplied by Dave Lumley