HOPPERS slumped to another heavy away defeat leaving them deep in relegation trouble.

A third minute penalty gave the Yorkshire side the lead but their next attack saw Hoppers take a surprise lead.

When a Wharfedale handling movement broke down, Hoppers claimed the ball launching an 80 metre move which ended with Chris Glynn scoring in the corner.

Giving away penalties in kickable positions gave the initiative back to the home side with Davies twice on target.

Pressure paid as lock Lister powered over for his side's first try.

A missed tackle then set the position for full back Davies to score under the posts.

With Davies converting both tries and adding his fourth penalty Hoppers faced an uphill struggle.

A Glynn penalty offered brief hope but a late tackle earned Paul Barrow a visit to the sin bin as half time approached.

The second half was all Wharfedale as their pack got on top and denied Hoppers good possession.

Five further tries and four conversions followed at regular intervals leaving Hoppers a well beaten side.

Wharfedale... 59 Preston Grasshoppers... 8