OXENHOPE Recreation Thirds as good as sealed the Craven League Division Two title on Tuesday night.
Their 3-0 home victory over closest rivals Broomhill means that only a freak set of results can stop Rec from adding another trophy to their overflowing cabinet this season.
Joel Gallagher (2) and Ellis Atha (penalty) got the goals, and the thirds are three points ahead of Broomhill, who have finished their programme, with a game in hand.
In theory, third-placed Sporting Keighley could deny Oxenhope their crown but that would only happen if Rec lose their last match at home to bottom-of-the-table Sutton on Saturday, while Sporting win at Manningham Mills next Tuesday, and only then if there is an 11-goal swing.
Cowling Reserves, whose man of the match was Mark Adams, showed spirit to draw 2-2 at Horton in Division Three last Saturday.
John Naylor was a double gong winner for Sutton Reserves in their 2-0 home defeat to Ilkley last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Division One champions Silsden Whitestar's game at home to Ingrow & Worth Valley was postponed but the title winners were presented with their trophy.
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