Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare / CTA Direct Cycle Speedway nudged one step nearer to winning the Northern Junior League title in the Round 6 match at Stockport on Sunday. Although finishing 2nd to nearest challengers Bury on the day, A & T remain top of the table albeit with their lead cut to just 0.5 point! It all promises to be a grandstand finish in the final Round 7 match at Astley & Tyldesley on September 22nd, with the winner of the Astley & Tyldesley - Bury clash guaranteed the league title.

As is usual this year, A & T had riders missing, whilst Bury fielded a greater number to win convincingly on the day. Best for Team Green were Damien Hack and Marvin Kinlock, both beaten just twice in their respective categories. Good support came from the rest of the team.

Becky Heslop extended her lead in the Northern U-13 Grand Prix series, with team mate John Nuttall moving into 2nd place, ahead of team mates Rob Longworth and Chris Heslop.

Northern Junior League Round 6 match score:

Bury 107 Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct 76 Tameside 51 Sheffield 39 Hull 30 Heckmondwike 16 Stoke 0.

Astley & Tyldesley scorers:

Marvin Kinlock 14, Damien Hack 14, Chris Heslop 13, Becky Heslop 13, John Nuttall 11, David Greenough 11.

With A & T's seniors once again conspicuous by their absence, A & T fielded a team of juniors and were hammered in the Northern Senior Fours League match. Skipper Damien Hack was best for A & T with a spirited performance from Marvin Kinlock.

Northern Fours League match score:

Bury 54 Sheffield 42 Heckmondwike 42 Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct 22.

A & T scorers:

Damien Hack 9, Marvin Kinlock 5, David Greenough 4, Chris Heslop 4.