CARLETON A lost 6-4 to Marton Inst but stay top of the Premier Division of the Lytham St Annes League by 11 points, but have played three games more than second placed St Annes YMCA A.

Lytham Ex-service B (9-1 victors over AXA Guardian B ) increased their lead of the Division One to 17 points while second placed St Thomas A lost ground despite beating Prebond B 7-3.

Carleton C, one point ahead of runners-up Lytham Ex Service C are well placed to win the Second Division despite drawing 5-5 with lowly AXA Guardian D.

Premier Division results: Prebond A 5, Marton Institute 5; Marton Institute 6, Carleton A 4; Ansdell Arena B 3, Ansdell Arena C 7; Ansdell Arena C 3, Marton Institute 7.