FEW matches took place in the Craven League with District Cup games taking priority -- and three matches cancelled due to the fuel crisis.

In the Silentnight Premier Division a cracking match at Cross Hills saw the home side beat Oxenhope Recreation 3-2.

Both sides played attacking football from the outset with chances at both ends. Close to half time Oxenhope failed to clear a corner and Adam Whiteoak was on hand to open the Cross Hills account. They went two up early in the second half when Whiteoak tapped in a cross.

Oxenhope had to pull out all the stops to put the Hills defence under pressure, but two goals from Paul Sewell levelled the scores. Both sides searched for a winner, but a draw looked on as time ran out, but a quick one-two between Whiteoak and Steven Holden was enough o allow Holden to grab a winner.

In Division One Keighley Lifts Reserves entertained Embsay Reserves and never got out of second gear. The Embsay side were allowed to boss the game throughout, scoring two goals in each half to run out easy winners.

Bronte Wanderers travelled to Intake and kept their 100 per cent record with a 4-0 victory. Neither side created much in a drab first half until Chris Smith opened Bronte's account close to half time. The second half saw the Keighley side get on top and with a strong wind at their backs they dominated much of the half.

Two goals from Neil Rollins put the points Bronte's way. Ian Maude chipped the fourth and a solid performance from Shaun Binns, deputising in goal, kept Bronte's goal intact.

In Division Two Lothersdale Athletic travelled to face an unbeaten Ilkley Juniors side who took an early lead thanks to an own goal. Dale conceded a second on the stroke of half time, but a better display after the break saw Johnny Lawrence chip the keeper from the edge of the area.

Mark Westfall put Lothersdale level with a fine individual goal, but Dale were caught at the back as they went for victory. Two further goals gave Ilkley a flattering victory.

Bronte Wanderers Res put in a disappointing performance against Skipton Bulldogs Reserves who were always sharper up front with a sprinkling of first team players in the side. Two goals in each half saw Dogs take the points despite being reduced to 10 men early in the match.