HAVING looked in some danger of relegation a few weeks ago, Scunthorpe Town 2nds moved up to the dizzy heights of fifth place with a nine-wicket win at Immingham Blossom Way, who are still not clear of the drop-zone.

Immingham made a disappointing 87 (Jamie Fountain 26), as Rory Franklin managed three for 13 and Nick Wright three for 18.

Dennis Parker took an early wicket for the home side, but that was as good as it got for them as Luke Blades (30 not out) and Ben Ibrahim (50 not out) saw their side home within 24 overs.

One place below Immingham in the table but also clear of danger at the moment, Cherry Willingham 2nds had to cancel their scheduled home game with Barton Town 2nds due to wet conditions underfoot – both sides taking five points.

Second-from-bottom Broughton 2nds had to play at Washingborough and failed to take a point, being bowled out for 83 on their way to an eight-wicket reverse.

At the top end of the table, already-promoted leaders Keelby could still be caught by Stamford Homes over the final couple of weeks of the season.

Keelby might have just about sewn up the title on Saturday, but for the rain.

Having posted 180 for seven, helped by half-centuries from Andy Bagnall and Sanjay Chauhan, they had reduced their Grimsby rivals to 127 for seven when proceedings were abandoned.

Mick Hanson (five for 54) bowled well for Stamford Homes.

Hibaldstow, who are third, managed a five-wicket win over bottom side Holton-le-Clay 2nds – already relegated – whom they bowled out for 59, Mel Oades grabbing three for two.

Hibaldstow's ground is usually renowned for producing high scores, but of 17 batsmen who used it during this clash, Chris Nash's 18, for the home team, was the best effort.

Teams in all divisions are reminded that, under a new rule aimed at combating bad light after tea in September, ALL Lincs League games from this weekend until the end of the season will start half-an-hour earlier – Premier Division clashes at 12.30pm and those in all other sections at 1pm.