Lodgers J moved one step closer to the title with a 1-9 victory away to Graves Park A, this gives them a 3 point lead over title rivals Lodgers A with one match remaining for both teams. No. 1 ranked Brett Heppenstall got his customary three singles victories, dropping just one end to Alan Reetham. Brian Hill also won his three singles but not without a tough battle with Rob Smith - Rob being 2-1 up and putting the pressure on Brian. Brian managed to take the fourth to take it to a decider and with Rob leading for much of the end it looked like it was going to be a shock victory before Brian showed all his experience to just pip Rob 9-11. Rob however did gain some consolation with a four set victory over Alan Ashberry.