The latest round of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Conference Premiership ended with Farnworth Social Circle at the top of the table, while Foulridge firsts remain stuck at the bottom having only won two out of 13 games.

A close match at the Nori Arena saw Read defeat Cherry Tree by four runs. Read scored 188-8 off their 45 overs, with Mohammed Zakriyah top-scoring with 54, followed by 38 from Oliver Dinning. In response, Cherry Tree scored 184-3, with Michael Timmis scoring an unbeaten 98.

Social Circle moved to the top of the table after a 37-run victory against Astley Bridge. They scored 202-7, with Josh French (57 not out) and Chris Walsh (50) both scoring half-centuries, despite Paresh Patail taking 5-41. Astley Bridge then scored 165-9, with Ady Cooper top-scoring with 43 after David Tonge took 5-26.

Burnley Belvedere seconds comprehensively won at home against Ribblesdale Wanderers. Burnley dismissed Ribblesdale for 96 with Nabeel Ur Rahman taking 5-28. Burnley then scored 97-2 from 25 overs, with Husnain Ateeq scoring 52.

Little Lever boosted their chances of winning the league after a five-wicket win against Foulridge firsts. The latter were dismissed for 93 after Naeem Patel took 4-34. Little Lever then scored 97-5 off 21 overs.

Barrowford firsts moved into second place following an eight-wicket win against Salesbury. The latter were bowled out for 104, with Jack Stones top-scoring with 38 after Jahangir Babar took 4-28. Barrowford then scored 106-2 off 20 overs with Aziz Iqbal scoring an unbeaten 51.

Moving into Conference Two, Kearsley won their sixth game of the season following their visit to Atherton. The hosts scored 161-7, with Mike Tomlinson top-scoring with 39no. Kearsley then scored 164-7, with Raj Pushparajah top-scoring on 40.

Chatburn won comfortably as they visited Barrowford seconds. The visitors scored 213-5, with Richard Shovelton (67) and Marcus Harrison (54) both scoring half-centuries. Barrowford were then dismissed for 142, with Arsalaan Ali being left stranded on 83 after Richard Shovelton took 5-16.

Blackrod moved into fourth after a narrow victory against Whalley. Blackrod were dismissed for 73 after Thomas Newton took 6-29. Blackrod then bowled out Whalley for 72 after Lucas Ashworth took 4-24.

Eagley won their third game in a row after a close victory at home against Baxenden. The visitors were dismissed for 144, with Adam Nawaz top-scoring with 37 after Michael Craig took 5-33. Eagley won the game by two wickets with one over to spare, despite Edward Tomlinson taking 5-31.

Lostock moved into fifth following their visit to Oswaldtwistle Immanuel. The away side were bowled out for 153 after Matthew Cook took 6-44. Oswaldtwistle were then dismissed for a dismal 48 after Aaron Patel (4-6) and Darren Parr (4-22) took four wickets apiece.

Padiham moved into first place following their comprehensive victory against Earby. Padiham were dismissed for 241 after only 34.2 overs, with Liam Simm scoring a fantastic 105. Padiham then dismissed Earby for 60, with Jimmy Gray taking 6-29.

Tonge won their third game of the season against bottom-placed Foulridge seconds. The latter were bowled out for 64 after Rob Tully took 6-21, before Tonge comfortably won by eight wickets.

Walkden won their 10th game of the season as they hosted Brinscall. The visitors scored 151-8, with Dinusha Jayasekara top-scoring with 42. Walkden then won by four wickets, with Salman Younis top-scoring with 51.