Clitheroe gained ground on Thornton Cleveleys after a solid win at Littlemoor but the surprise of round was 2nd-placed Fleetwood's loss at neighbours Fylde.
Rossendale put 80 past Hutton to extend their lead at the top to 6 points whilst Pendle beat Bolton3s to consolidate 4th place.
Should Clitheroe win their game in hand on the leaders they will stand only 9 points behind Rossendale and 3 behind 2nd placed Fleetwood.
This gives added incentive to the Maroon & Golds with Saturday's scheduled game against Pendle only 4 days away, weather permitting when should they win, they can jump into 4th or 5th place. Come on lads!!