Godsell’s hat-trick helps hosts Thornton Dale hammer Rosedale

Rosedale got off to the best of starts as a poor clearance in the Thornton back-line allowed Josh Butler to put the visitors ahead with only three minutes played, finishing sublimely from 20 yards.

The advantage was very short-lived as three minutes later the hosts were level courtesy of a Marcus Godsell finish from close range.

The veteran striker then gave his side the advantage before Jamie Dennison added a third and with a mere 20 minutes on the clock Godsell found the net to complete his treble.

On the half-hour mark it got worse for Rosedale as James Sawdon headed home from a corner for Thornton’s fifth.

A quick double from Morgan Elven and Jack Sawdon adding a late eighth with less then five minutes remaining sealed the win.

Kirkdale United regained top spot but had to settle for only a point in their home 0-0 draw against fourth-placed Lealholm Reserves.

Henry Walton came closest to breaking the deadlock for the hosts, his quick reaction effort from a corner hitting the crossbar, while Sam Russell could only watch in disbelief as his well-struck shot was expertly saved by Kirkdale keeper Shaun Suffield.

Division Two promotion-chasers Sinnington made light work of dispelling any threat from hosts Slingsby.

Jordan Anderson added two more goals to his impressive tally for the season with Jamie Atkinson, Ben Thompson and Jack Balderson also on the scoresheet.

It was also a happy away day for Fishburn Park Academy as they guaranteed their first three-point haul of the season with a 5-3 victory at Amotherby & Swinton Reserves.

Billy Blake, Harry Mothersdale, Harry Poole and Reggie White were among the goals for Park, Tom Clemit, Alex Croall and Zac Holmes replying for the hosts.

In the Hospital Cup, Division Two high-flyers Ryedale welcomed top-flight outfit Snainton.

The hosts took the lead, in-form striker Brody Norton-Hunter scoring after half an hour.

Another striker in form is Tom Fletcher-Varey and his second-half double steered the visitors into the next round.

Bagby & Balk enjoyed yet another trip into Whitby territory as they breezed past Sleights.

Sam Aitken hit a hat-trick, while further strikes from Craig Butcher and James Spence ensured the long journey home was a happy one.

Newby entertained Whitby Fishermen’s Academy with the hosts’ Liam Atkinson-Smith scoring a goal either side of a Karl Storr effort for Fishermen.

The second half saw Storr score a second which forced the tie to a penalty shootout, the visitors triumphing 4-3.

Thirsk Falcons hosted Danby, who gave Rhys Mould a start, the youngster repaying the faith with two first-half goals.

Danny Barwick responded for Thirsk only for Matty Nesbitt to score the third and vital goal for Danby.

Edgehill Development went through 4-2 on penalties at home to Ampleforth after the game finished 3-3, Andy Noon scoring twice and Joseph Fergus also on target.

West Pier worked hard for a 4-3 win at Goldsborough, with Luca Clasper, Nathan Smurthwaite and Theo Flintoft on target for Boro.