■ THE return of waterlogged pitches ruled out all but four games across the two divisions, three of them taking place in the top flight.
The top-three derby clash between Bishop Auckland and West Auckland went the way of the leaders as Bishops maintained their eight-point lead at the summit.
Dean Thexton gave the home side a 23rd-minute lead in front of a 776-strong crowd at Heritage Park that lasted only five minutes as Oscar Fletcher levelled for West.
Louis Johnson’s low drive just before the hour sealed a 2-1 win for Bishop Auckland.
Second-placed Shildon were fou...