APPLEBY closed the gap at the top of Westmorland League Division One to two points following a vital 1-0 win at Wetheriggs Utd thanks to Jordan Crawford's only goal of the game.

In the other Division One game, Penrith Reserves scored a last minute winner to defeat Carvetti Utd 2-1 with Jamie Pickthall with both goals.

In the High Sheriffs Cup semi final, Kirkoswald knocked out holders Kendal United in a 4-1 win.

Niall Renwick with a hat-trick with James Stobart also on target. Cameron Stewart with Kendal United's consolation.

Coniston have replaced Burneside at the top of Division Two after defeating them 5-2 at Hollins Lane.

Phil Edmondson and Adrian Smith scored two each while Burneside's misery was completed by an own goal.

Kev Pickering and Mike Wilson were on target for the hosts.

Ibis fell to a surprise 2-1 defeat at Braithwaite while Staveley United surprised Endmoor with a 2-0 away win at Woodside Road.

Unisun Athletic also remain in contention thanks to a battling 3-2 win at Langwathby United.

In Division Three, Kendal United Reserves push for promotion gathered momentum as they hammered leaders Greystoke 9-2 at Bulmire Stripes.

Joe Gordon was in scintillating form scoring four goals with Kyle Hansen weighing in with a double. Aiden Dent, Mario Sembeglou and Conor Stephenson completing a memorable victory.

The Peter Daws Memorial Shield saw Eden Thistle win 5-1 at Lunesdale United Reserves while Callum Mc Donald was on target for Appleby's Reserves in a 2-1win at Windermere Reserves.

In Division Four, Carleton Bank beat Ullswater Utd 2-1 and Dent Reserves and Eamont Rovers battled out a 1-1 draw.

The Austin Wren Cup saw Border City defeat Penrith Academy 6-4 with Joe Brown (2), Garry Holmes and John Davies scoring for Penrith