THE top-of-the-table clash in Division Six between front-runners Dorset Knob and Hardy's Electrical was all square at 3-3 after an hour but the leaders opened up a six-point lead when they got the better of their nearest rivals 8-3 thanks to Steve Newman (2), Ben Truan, Stuart Harley and Rob Stanyard's four-goal burst.

Tailenders Branksome Conservative opened their points account with a very creditable 0-0 draw against third-placed AFC Ringwood, while White Heather Hornets maintained their perfect record when Adam Light (2), Christian Hillman, Danny Moore and Lewis Burgis ensured a 5-1 victory over Athelstan.

ROB'S RICH PICKINGS

WHITE Hart are seven points clear in Division Seven after Rob Stephenson settled the issue 1-0 against TX United Reserves.

AFC Hewitt Green remain in contention after Ian Roy (2), George Knijff, James Eley and Craig Taylor accounted for Alsden 5-1, while Bournemouth Electric A overpowered Rounders 5-0 through Robert Stephens and a four-goal blast from David Weeden.

Vienna Windows Reserves hold top spot in Division Eight after Stuart Ogilvie (2), Richie Howard and Andy Jeffery ensured a 4-1 success against Bell Plumbing.

Falcons have the leaders in their sights after their 6-1 drubbing of Kings Arms courtesy of a Joe Jeans hat-trick and further goals from Sam Chetwynd, John Conners, and Michael Leaton, while Ryan Lucas's hat-trick set Oakdale up for a 6-0 triumph over Poole Bay Estates.

RIVERSMEET'S TOP WIN

JAMIE Collier struck for Rockbourne in the top-of-the-table clash in Division Nine but they now only lead on goal difference after nearest rivals Riversmeet shaded it 2-1 with goals from Dave Giles and Steve Booker.

Neil Drew, Neil Smith, Mike Hills and Darren Rigler gave James and James a 4-0 victory over AS Muscliffe, while Tom Hasluck and Ricky Kimber were the Verwood SSC marksmen in their 2-1 win over Ferndown Forest.

PAUL PICKS OFF UNITED

JP Morgan remain three points clear in Division 10 after their 6-1 triumph over Fiveways United thanks to Paul Murphy's hat-trick a couple of John Symons strikes, and an own goal.

Bottom-placed Branksome Celtic Reserves were on the receiving end again when Rossmore Athletic crushed them 9-0 thanks to hat-tricks from both Martin Frigot and Sam Thompson, and further goals from Liam Meldrum, Shane Barney and Dan Wyeth.