IT'S getting red hot at the top of the Darwen Hotels Snooker League.

The top three teams all blasted 7-1 wins and there's still three points in it with just two rounds of matches to go.

Anything can happen as the top four teams clash next week!

Justin Astley hit his third consecutive 60-plus break as Punch smashed Top Con B; Walt Jarvis had a 58 as Cemetery won on the Alex, and Borough recovered from a shaky start to beat Top Con C.

Tonight's matches: Uncle Jack's v Cemetery A, Top Con B v Alexandra A, Borough v Anchor, Prince v Top Con C, Alexandra B v Mill Gap, Cemetery B v Top Con A. Open date: Punch.

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