LEADERS Messingham suffered a defeat at the hands of former Lincolnshire League Premier Division champions Haxey.

Having posted a score of 184, Haxey bowled out Messingham for 152.

That means Caistor Town have gained a little ground on the leaders following their win over South Kelsey who made 159 for seven only for Caistor to hit back with 161 for four.

Alkborough's title challenge came unstuck when they were well beaten by Horncastle, who scored 195 all out before bowling out Alkborough for 84.

Scunthorpe Town defeated neighbours Appleby Frodingham 2nds, who were dismissed for 98 and then defeated by four wickets.

Bracebridge Heath 2nds gained valuable points when overcoming Cleethorpes 2nds by 60 runs, setting a target of 214 for nine then bowling out the Meggies for 154.

Division One

Cherry Willingham gained a hard-earned victory over bottom-placed Cleethorpes 3rds, scoring 122 for nine then bowling their hosts out for 112.

Second-placed Alford reached 103 for three against HLC when the heavens opened to bring their match to an early close.

Outcasts climbed up to third after they bowled out Nettleham 2nds for 107 but they had to fight hard before achieving 108 for seven.

Broughton slipped to fourth when they were skittled out for 41 by Scothern who lost just two wickets in reaching their target. Hykeham have certainly found some late season form and they posted a total of 234 for five against Louth 2nds who could only manage 143 in reply.

Division Two

Market Rasen's promotion hopes took a knock when they were beaten at Hartsholme 2nds who scored 155 for seven then bowled Rasen out for 133.

Division Three

The battle of the top two in Division Three was set for a thrilling finish only for the inclement weather to bring a premature end to proceedings.

Keelby scored 180 for seven after which Stamford Homes were 127 for seven when the game was abandoned.

That means means Hibaldstow closed the gap on them both following their comfortable win over rock bottom HLC 2nds, who were bowled out for 59 before Hibaldstow reached 63 for five.

Washingborough also gained ground on the leaders when they bowled Broughton 2nds out for 83 then replied with 84 for two.

Scunthorpe Town 2nds eased to a nine-wicket victory at Immingham BW who were bowled out for 87 then managed just one wicket as the visitors cruised to 20 points.

Cherry Willingham 2nds versus Barton Town 2nds was called off.

Division Four

Leaders South Kelsey 2nds had to forfeit their match against Alford 2nds due to lack of personnel and it was the same for Scunthorpe 3rds who were unable to send a team to play Market Rasen 2nds. Both teams suffered the loss of five points for their failure to fulfill their fixtures.

There were 20 valuable points for lowly Brigg Town who set a target of 124 against Hykeham 2nds then bowled their opponents out for 91.