Empal football round-up

FANZINES United went level on points with leaders Arnold Cross Keys and Burton Joyce A in Division One after a goalless draw with Notts Athletic.

The point moved them up as the leaders, who have five games in hand, were engaged in Empal Cup quarter-final action.

off the bottom: Freeman & Mitchell FC, who earned a 4-4 draw with Clifton Dynamo. Back row (from left): Craig Cillehlay, Rhys Wyborn, James Firman, Aidi Marks, Craig Pedley, Andy Brewer, Shaun Faulconridge, Pete Speight and Lyndon Crawley. Front row (from left): James Doherty, Theo Addae, Ian Hodgson and Tim Holt (capt). POSTPHOTO C070210ML4-1

West End and Nottingham Law School shared the spoils in the double header, first with End winning 3-1 and then School punishing End 5-1.

Total Reclaims Demolition were made to work overtime by West Bridgford Albion in the double header at Radford United before claiming 3-2 and 4-1 victories.

Fox & Crown eased their relegation fears as they overtook Linford Nelson following a 1-0 win over Radcliffe Olympic.

In Division Two, Burton Joyce's recent good form deserted them as local rivals Radcliffe Olympic Reserves recorded a dramatic 6-4 victory at the Popular.

Nottingham Medics A beat NWM Olympico 2-1 to keep in touch with the pacesetters at the top.

In the double header, Kinoulton Villa beat Punjab Colts 2-0 and then drew the follow up 1-1.

Freeman & Mitchell accelerated off the bottom after a spirited 4-4 draw with Clifton Dynamo.

In the Third Division, Caythorpe beat Boots Wednesday 4-1 to close the gap to three points on leaders Inn the Bank.

Tinkler opened the scoring for Caythorpe early in the second half before Hough smashed home a hat-trick.

Leaders Inn the Bank went down 3-1 to match-rusty Beeston Athletic.Warren Sawford opened the scoring with one of his trademark long-range efforts before Matt Rolen netted for Bank.

It was down to the pacy and quick-footed Nathan Hodges to fire the winner for Beeston, tightening the title race.

Trent Vale edged a 2-1 victory over Brooks Villa.

Notts Medics B enjoyed a competitive 2-0 win over a youthful Butler Benfica side in midweek.

Free scoring Plumtree continued their good form, hammering second-placed FreeBets 7-1 with Buckle hitting a third hat-trick in four games.

There was no change at top of Empal Four as FC Silo overcame Rempstone White Lion 3-0 to stay a point ahead of Arnold Old Boys.

Arnold were 4-0 up against Calverton before running out 6-2 winners and Queens Head beat Toton At (two), Nick Robinson and Hunt the scorers.

Fat Cat beat AFC Eastwood 8-0 and Elwes Arms racked up ten without reply against Attsu.

In the Empal Cup quarter-finals, Arnold Cross Keys beat Burton Joyce A in the clash of the titans to keep their hopes of a League and Cup double alive.

Wollaton Pirates squeezed through 1-0 against Brinsthorpe Rangers to join Punjab Colts and Cropwell United in the semis.