MATT Hughes has warned his players to remain focused and concentrate on completing the job of securing a place in the end of season promotion play-offs.

The Kirkby Lonsdale captain insists there is still plenty to do despite an epic derby day victory over Kendal, their main rivals for the runners-up spot in North One West.

With just two games left, Kirkby hold a six-point cushion over Kendal but Hughes says his side cannot afford any slip-ups - starting at Carlisle on Saturday.

"There was so much hype surrounding the Kendal win that some may think we have already secured second place but that simply isn't the case," said the second row. "We have told the players to remain focused and concentrate on the next game which is a difficult trip to Carlisle."

Hughes said he has been impressed with the players game management this season and expects nothing different in the last two games of the season.

"I can't fault the players commitment this season and the way they have approached games and how they have dealt with different situations.

"We went to New Brighton before the Kendal game and were playing a team fighting for their survival in this division. We went behind but regrouped and went on to win.

"Carlisle will make it hard for us. We always seem to struggle against them and even though this is not a derby match, they are a fellow Cumbrian team and I am sure they will be out to trip us up."

Kirkby have a near full squad to pick from although prop Ryan Holmes is out for the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder after coming on as a replacement in the win over Kendal.

Kirkby have another reason to finish with two wins - they entertain Vale of Lune in the last game of the season - as it could secure home advantage in the play-off, which will be against either Sheffield or Ilkley who are battling it out at the top of North One East.

"We're not taking anything for granted but having home advantage in the play-off is a great incentive for us to win both games," added Hughes. "So we won't be letting up as we still know there is a job to be done."