The Westmorland League resumed this weekend after a two-week hiatus.

The break, which was due to the Christmas period, saw almost all scheduled fixtures cancelled.

The highlight of the weekend was the clash between Sedbergh & Dent United Reserves and Ambleside United Reserves.

Appleby sit in third, level on points with Staveley, having played two games more (Image: Richard Edmondson) This encounter saw Sedbergh & Dent United Reserves secure a 4-3 victory.

Goals from Josh Bond, Brendan McDaid, Alex Lardner, and Finn Thornton sealed the win, helping them leapfrog Ambleside into 10th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

Sedbergh & Dent United Reserves manager, Jay Kirby, expressed his satisfaction with the win.

He said: "At the start of the season, we lost many players for various reasons, so it has been a struggle each week to get two teams out.

"We’ve found a level of consistency in recent games and the lads that show up each week are very committed and would run through a wall for me."

In other Division 3 matches, Appleby Reserves maintained their form with a 3-0 win away at Burneside, with Rio Howard and Andrew Butterworth finding the net.

Eden Valley also enjoyed a successful outing, defeating NJC FC Dynamos 3-0 at home.

Millhead, however, suffered a heavy 8-2 defeat at the hands of Burton Thistle.

In Division 1, Appleby climbed to the top of the table for the first time this season following a 4-1 win over Fellside United.

Kirkby Stephen's 6-0 victory over Windermere saw them move into fifth place.

Penrith Reserves and Kirkby Lonsdale settled for a 1-1 draw, while Sedbergh & Dent United held Wetheriggs United to a 0-0 draw.

Division 2 saw Ambleside United move into second place with a 4-1 win over Carnforth Rangers 'A', while Braithwaite managed a 4-1 win over Shap.

Cartmel & District continued their winning streak, beating Penrith Academy 3-1 for their twelfth win in twelve games.

In Division 4, Ibis' promotion hopes were kept alive with a resounding win over Carnforth Rangers Youth, while Greystoke Reserves edged out Millhead Reserves 3-2.

Ingleton Reserves also had a successful outing, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over second-placed Cartmel & District Reserves.

Lunesdale United Reserves emerged victorious in their clash with Burton Thistle Reserves, winning 2-1.

Scorton Saints continued their winning run, defeating Brough 8-1 to remain top of the table, albeit having played two more games.