CHORLEY slipped further behind Northern Premier League leaders Netherfield when rain caused Saturday's match against Morecambe at Woodhill Lane to be abandoned.

The home side had struggled to 55-5 with only a few of their reduced overs left when play was halted for the first time.

Chorley professional Josh Marquet bowled superbly and at one stage had figures of 13-10-4-4 as Morecambe slumped to 18-5.

But Chorley's title hopes are now fading, as Netherfield stole a march on their Windsor Park rivals by racing to a four wickets win over Leyland Motors to move 22 points clear.

SCORECARD:

MORECAMBE 55-5

CHORLEY did not bat

Match abandoned four points each sidec