This season’s Houghton Cup will be decided in the last round of matches. Round 5 was a very close affair with the current top 2 both framing on the day. Colin Fowler and Tony Crossley could not have made it any closer as Colin took the honours with 7lb 15oz and Tony took second place with 7lb 14oz. Colin’s bag included Roach to 8oz. In third spot was Roger Trask with 4lb 7oz.

One round to go and standings are:
1st   – Tony Crossley   44pts
2nd – Colin Fowler      36pts
3rd – Mick Smith          27pts
4th – Ray Allen              25pts