CROPWELL United are the new Division One leaders on goal difference over Plumtree after a 4-0 win over Freeman & Mitchell.

The goals were shared between Page, Kennedy, Coulson and George Abbot.

Plumtree eased past Nottingham Law School 7-1 but NWM Olympico shocked Nottingham Medics A 3-2.

But with five games in hand on Cropwell and two games on Plumtree , the Medics are still favourites for their first Empal winners medal.

George Farrow hit two goals for NWM, before Taylor and Tilbury pulled the students back on level terms.

A late own goal gave all the points to Olympico, aiding their relegation battle.

Nottingham Punjab Colts also sprang a shock after winning 3-0 against Radcliffe Olympic.

Division Two leaders Queens Head beat Boots Wednesday 3-0.

At the other end of the table, Caythorpe pipped Notts Athletic 5-4. Bonnick got another double, to add to goals from Burke and Tinkler and an own goal. Neville, Gee, Scott and Eaton scored for Notts.

Fellow strugglers West Bridgford Albion did their league status a power of good with an impressive 7-3 win over mid-table Inn The Bank.

Tom Carey was the difference between the sides with another hat-trick. Passi and Buldry both scored twice. Clay, Jones and Musson netted for the losers.

Division Three leaders Clifton Dynamo ran out 2-0 winners over a strong Brooks Villa side.

Priory Cetic beat AC Calverton 7-1 to stay second, nine points behind Clifton.

AFC Southside pulled themselves up the table into contention with a 3-1 win over challengers Ardley Athletic.

Re-election rivals FC Eastwood and Butler Benfica both won against Grays Celtic 4-1 and Beeston Athletic 2-1 respectively.

In the quarter-finals of the Notts Junior Cup, Kinoulton Villa overcame South Forest 7-4, while Fanzines United went out by the odd goal in three to Kings Arms.

Ex Empal favourites Wollaton Pirates pipped North Notts Athletic 3-2 to continue their impressive County Cup record in recent years.

Cotgrave Sunday, in their first season in adult football, are celebrating a place in the Notts FA Minor Cup final after beating North Wheatley Phoenix, from Gainsborough, 3-2 after extra time.

The much-delayed Empal Cup match saw Fat Cat overturn Elwes Arms 4-0 to set up a home quarter-final tie with in-form Cropwell United. John Hussain (2), Ben Holmes and Ash Enright shared the goals.