Bridlington Town have been crowned champions of the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division with four games still to go.

The Seasiders knew the title, that they last won in 2003, would be theirs if results went their way.

They did their bit, Ashley Allanson's seventeenth-minute penalty earning them a 1-0 win at home to Hall Road Rangers.

Now, they had to wait to see if Armthorpe Welfare had slipped up at Thackley to hand them the trophy.

And, the celebrations began when it came through that Thackley had won 3-0 with goals from Matthew Mathers, Ross Daly and Luke Hudson.

The title triumph is thoroughly deserved for Bridlington who have been consistently the best side in the League this season.

But, there still could be drama in the top flight.

With it still being unclear whether Bridlington will take promotion to the UniBond League on financial grounds, the race is still on for second place.

If the Seasiders decide not to go up, then that would be good enough for promotion and currently three sides are in with a shout.

Armthorpe remain the best placed but third-placed Thackley moved to within three points of them with their victory whilst Rainworth Miners Welfare, who are a further two points back in fourth, will feel that they have a great chance as well with three games remaining.

They kept up their challenge with a 4-0 victory at Nostell Miners Welfare.

Craig Mitchell had them ahead by the interval before Ant Lynam struck twice, once from the penalty spot, and Danny Bainbridge added their fourth.

Winterton Rangers remain in fifth as they won by the same scoreline at bottom side Brodsworth Welfare.

Liam Wilkin grabbed a brace and Liam Slack also found the net before a Matthew Bedford own goal compounded Welfare's misery.

Just behind them are Scarborough Athletic who won 2-0 at Liversedge as they look for a top five finish in their first season in the Premier Division.

Arnold Town and Pickering Town are almost certainly set for top eight finishes and, therefore, a place in next season's Presidents Cup.

Arnold leapt above Pickering into seventh with a 4-1 win at home to Hallam that included two goals for Mark Smith.

The Pikes could only draw 1-1 at Dinnington Town and needed an 85th minute equaliser from Sam Burns to get them a point.

Parkgate were 4-1 winners at Selby Town whilst it was an even better day for Long Eaton United as they beat hosts Shirebrook Town, 4-0.

Division One leaders Brighouse Town had the day off so had to wait nervously to see the outcome of the clash between their two closest rivals.

And, it was probably the best result for them as Tadcaster Albion and Leeds Carnegie played out a 1-1 draw.

Kevin Smith put the hosts ahead on eighteen minutes but Matt Chilton made sure the spoils were shared with a goal in the second period.

Tadcaster are now two points behind Brighouse with a game in hand - two matches left to the leaders' one.

Leeds Carnegie are a further two points behind in third with also two games to play.

Staveley Miners Welfare are now five points clear in fourth place after they won 4-2 at AFC Emley.

A Ryan Damms penalty put them ahead early on but their hosts, playing their last game of the season, drew level through Rob Day before the interval and then took the lead courtesy of Marc Townsend on 65 minutes.

But, three goals in as many minutes turned the game around again with Joel Birks, Judd Colley and Scott Bates all finding the net.

Pontefract Collieries lost ground in fifth as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Barton Town Old Boys, Gareth Barlow with the vital goal on 87 minutes in a very even game.

Andrew Culshaw netted a hat-trick for Rossington Main as they won 3-1 at home to Yorkshire Amateur.

Eccleshill United condemned Worsbrough Bridge Athletic to the wooden spoon as they beat them 3-0 at Plumpton Park.

Worsbrough are now seven points behind their nearest rivals, Grimsby Borough, with only two games to play.

And, Teversal drew 3-3 at home to Glasshoughton Welfare. In a game of many twists and turns, Rob Orton grabbed a couple for the home side whilst Stephen Richards netted a brace for Welfare.

The eight Division One teams for next season's Presidents Cup have been confirmed, meanwhile, with Brighouse, Tadcaster, Leeds Carnegie, Staveley, Pontefract, Barton Town, AFC Emley and Hemsworth all guaranteed a top eight finish.