EVESHAM'S sixth straight win moved them four points clear at the top of Southern League Division One Midlands.

Michael Hayden's 89th minute winner at Stourbridge strengthened United's championship challenge on an afternoon when they were the only winners of the top nine sides.

Second-placed Leamington drew 1-1 at Leighton Town, who the Robins entertain at St George's Lane next Saturday.

Sutton Coldfield were without a game, while Aylesbury dropped two points at Woodford where they equalised ten minutes from time.

Bishops Cleeve, the only side to defeat Evesham in the past 19 league outings and who also held Leamington last weekend, won 3-2 at Chesham United after trailing 2-0 after 32 minutes.

Chasetown, who visit St George's Lane on Tuesday (7.45) lost by the only goal at Willenhall and the FA Cup heroes now trail Paul West's men by 17 points but have played four fewer matches.

The Robins appear to within touching distance of guaranteeing a play-off place as they stand 15 points ahead of Chesham having played the same number of matches.

The title looks to be a five-way tussle between United, Leamington, Sutton, Aylesbury and Chasetown although, if Evesham dispose of Chasetown in midweek it could just turn into a two-horse race with their current closest rivals.

However, nothing is certain in football but the Robins will never have a better chance of lifting the championship and regaining their Premier Division status.

Their next four games are all at home against Chasetown, Leighton, Stourbridge (19) and Bedworth (23).

They then face two searching trips to Chesham United - firstly to face the home club on Tuesday, February 26 before a return visit on March 1 to play tenants Aylesbury.

9:22pm Saturday 9th February 2008

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