Agonising defeat to leaders hits Leyland's charge for title

Leyland's hopes of making a late run for the Northern Premier League Division One title look to be over after last weekend's narrow defeat to leaders Kendal.

- by Craig Salmon

That's the assessment of skipper Karl Cross who felt his men were unfortunate to lose against the unbeaten table toppers.

After a slow start in the league, Leyland have found some good form in recent weeks. A run of four successive wins in July, including three in the league, meant confidence was high when they welcomed Kendal to Fox Lane.

A fine all-around bowling display kept the leaders down to 184 all out and openers Sam Oldham and Alexander Eyre put on 98 for the first wicket.