With Division 2 fixtures now paused until late April, the focus turns to Division 1 and after this weekend’s matches it’s Sheffield “2” who are in pole position at the top, level on points with Brighouse but with a match in hand.

In the Sheffield derby, “2” defeated “1”  5-1, David Dalton and Will Lemons(53) taking maximum points with Shaun Wilkes adding a 72 break for good measure.

Brighouse kept the pressure on with a 4-2 win at Castleford, Craig Butler was the difference between the teams.

In the other match, Ossett had a fine 4-2 victory over Leeds “1”, Mick Stocks and Jason Taggart starring for the home side, Lewis Harper (56) getting 2 back for Leeds.

Lee Roberts and David Dalton head the MVP race with 11 wins each, Will Lemon’s 101 break is still the best so far.

Sheffield “2” v Leeds “1” and Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1” still outstanding.

The next round of fixtures is on the weekend of March 16/17 which includes a top-of-the-table clash between Brighouse and Sheffield “2”.