THE two top teams in the Premier Division, Ramsbottom A and Farnworth, both scored maximum points to leave Rammy favourites to retain their title although they still have to play at Farnworth.

The match between the two bottom teams resulted in an 8-1 win for Wharton, leaving Mosses in the relegation position.

Nomads A are the champions elect for Division One, their 6-3 win at Ladybridge leaves them 15 points ahead of Carlton in second place who have played one match less, but the gap is wide enough to ensure Nomads the title.

Heaton B will be relegated to Division Two, they are 20 plus points behind their A with only two matches to play.

In Division Two Ladybridge B have resigned, all their results have been deleted which means points and top ten wins will be reduced.

Little Lever C have won the division in style, their team of Ian Lansdale, Keith Mills, Gary Pilling and Chris Sutcliffe only lost one match over the season and Ian also wins the top ten competition.

The scrap for the runner-up spot is fierce, Heaton C lead Rammy C by two points and they meet at Rammy in the final match.

Halliwell Meths are in bottom place five points adrift of Rushtons, both having one match to play but Rushtons appear to have the easier finish to retain their current position.

The race for the Division Three title has been close all season and when the top two teams met this week Meadow Hill A ran out 6-3 winners against Hilton F.

Unfortunately for Hilton Craig Bradbury had to withdraw after playing his first set. The result gives Meadow Hill a six point advantage with Ladybridge D who ran out 8-1 winners against Hilton H, a further three points behind in third spot. Despite their improving form Ellesmere will finish in bottom place.

There are a number of outstanding matches in Division Four, but at this time Hilton J hold top place seven points ahead of Hilton I who have played one more match. A further three points behind are YMCA.

The cup finals will be played at the Hilton Centre next week starting at 7.30pm.

Monday, Warburton Cup: Hilton Tameside v Ramsbottom B; Brian Gittins Cup: Wharton A v Ramsbottom A.

Wednesday, George Yates Shield: Ladybridge C v Heaton E; Ron Hindle Trophy: Jubilee v Heaton F. Spectators are welcome, admission is free.

Results - Premier Division: Rammy A 9 H Hilton 0; Farnworth 9 Rammy B 0; Mosses 1 Wharton 8; Little Lever 9 Lostock 0.

Division One: Hilton B 6 Wingates 3; Ladybridge A 3 Nomads A 6; Mosses B 7 Chorley Old Road 2; Little Lever B 7 Heaton A 2; Carlton 7 Heaton B 2.

Division Two: BEN A 4 Little Lever C 5; Heaton C 8 Halliwell Meths 1; Hilton C 6 Rushtons 3; Heaton D 8 Nomads B 1; Egerton Park 2 Rammy C 7.

Division Three: Hilton D 4 Little Lever D 5; Ladybridge D 8 Hilton H 1; Hilton E 6 Ladybridge C 3; Hilton G 5 Markland Hill C 4; Markland Hill A 6 Hilton F 3; Farnworth 5 Ellesmere 4; Heaton E 3 Little Lever B 6; Rammy D 3 Heaton E 6.

Division Four: Ladybridge F 2 Jubilee 7; Heaton F 4 Ladybridge E 5; Hilton K 5 YMCA 4; Markland Hill C 3 Hilton I 6; Hilton K 6 Ladybridge E 3.

Top ten - Premier Division: 45 M Moir; 43 M Ramsbottom; 41 A Bleakley; 38 R Durose; 36 A Jackson; 33 J Hilton; 32 J Chadwick, D Howarth; 30 M Gibson; 29 M Dore.

Division One: 46 C Johnson; 43 K Chapman; 39 D Collier; 38 R Simmons; 37 R Costello; 36 J Bradbury; 32 P Branwood, S Williams, G Simpson.

Division Two: 54 I Lansdale; 50 D Buckley, G Hall; 46 S Barber; 42 M Audsley; 38 B Dobbins; 32 G Palmer, P McCormick, C Higson, Rod Hall.

Division Three: 65 C Bradbury; 63 P Noden; 57 A Crompton, S Jones; 55 B Hall; 53 M Martin; 51 J Birchall; 48 K Chauhan; 44 R Hinchcliffe; 41 C Thornley.

Division Four: 51 L Davenport; 45 J Birchall Snr, G Wilkinson; 43 P Yates; 41 S Roz, E McEntee; 38 J Pilkington; 37 J Swarsbrick; 36 M Roberts, A Weall.

PREMIER DIVISION

P W D L F A Pt

Ramsbottom A... 18 18 0 0 128 34 128

Farnw'th SC A... 18 16 0 2 117 45 117

Hilton T'side... 19 14 0 5 115 56 115

Little Lever A... 19 11 0 8 97 74 97

Lostock... 20 9 0 11 83 97 83

Horwich Hilton... 19 8 0 11 78 93 78

Cricketers... 18 7 0 11 73 89 73

Hilton A... 18 7 0 11 72 90 72

Ramsbottom B... 18 7 0 11 70 92 70

Wharton A... 18 4 0 14 57 105 57

Mosses A... 19 1 0 18 28 143 28

DIVISION ONE

Nomads A... 19 17 0 2 123 48 123

Carlton... 18 14 0 4 108 54 108

Little Lever B... 19 11 0 8 101 70 101

Ladybridge A... 19 11 0 8 85 86 85

Hilton B... 20 6 0 14 81 99 81

Wingates A... 18 9 0 9 75 87 75

Mosses B... 16 10 0 6 74 70 74

Wharton B... 16 10 0 6 72 72 72

Chorley Old Rd... 18 5 0 13 70 92 70

Heaton A... 19 6 0 13 69 102 69

Heaton B... 18 1 0 17 42 120 42

DIVISION TWO

Little Lever C... 19 18 0 1 126 45 126

Heaton C... 19 13 0 6 113 58 113

Ramsbottom C... 19 15 0 4 111 60 111

BEN A... 19 12 0 7 103 68 103

Heaton D... 19 11 0 8 97 74 97

Halls... 19 8 0 11 83 88 83

Egerton Park... 20 7 0 13 71 109 71

Hilton C... 19 6 0 13 68 103 68

Nomads B... 19 5 0 14 66 105 66

Rushtons... 19 5 0 14 56 115 56

Halliwell Meths... 19 5 0 14 51 120 51

DIVISION THREE

Meadow Hill A... 25 22 0 3 160 65 160

Hilton F... 25 21 0 4 154 71 154

Ladybridge D... 25 20 0 5 151 74 151

Little Lever D... 24 14 0 10 121 95 121

Ramsbottom D... 24 15 0 9 115 101 115

Heaton E... 23 13 0 10 114 93 114

Hilton G... 25 11 0 14 112 113 112

Ladybridge C... 24 13 0 11 110 106 110

Hilton E... 23 13 0 10 106 101 106

Hilton D... 24 10 0 14 104 112 104

Hilton H... 25 7 0 18 86 139 86

Meadow Hill B... 25 7 0 18 81 144 81

Farnw'th SC B... 24 4 0 20 71 145 71

Ellesmere A... 24 0 0 24 45 171 45

DIVISION FOUR

Hilton J... 19 18 0 1 128 43 128

Hilton I... 20 17 0 3 121 59 121

Bolton YMCA... 20 14 0 6 118 62 118

Hilton K... 20 13 0 7 101 79 101

Ladybridge E... 19 13 0 6 96 75 96

BEN B... 20 11 0 9 92 88 92

Heaton F... 18 10 0 8 90 72 90

Jubilee... 21 8 0 13 80 109 80

Meadow Hill C... 22 6 0 16 76 122 76

Heaton G... 18 6 0 12 62 100 62

Hilton L... 20 1 0 19 58 122 58

Ladybridge F... 21 2 0 19 49 140 49