Holbeach United made up ground on the top two in the United Counties League Premier Division with a 2-1 away win at Rothwell Corinthians on Saturday.
With table-topping Peterborough Sports and second-placed Desborough suffering away losses, the Tigers moved up to fourth place on the back of the victory.
After a scoreless first half, Jordan Thomas gave the Tigers the lead four minutes into the second period.
Wth 15 minutes remaining, the Holbeach advantage was extended by Jack Smith.
An 83rd minute Corinths reply from Jordan Henson made it an anxious finale but the Tigers kept their lead to the end of the contest.
Pinchbeck United’s impressive form in the Peterborough League Premier Division continued with a 3-1 home success over Uppingham Town.
Two goals from Ollie Maltby and a Tom Brooks strike secured a ninth successive victory for Ian Dunn’s charges.
The Knights have won all five of their matches this month, scoring 21 goals and conceding just four.
Moulton Harrox ran out winners 2-0 away at Wisbech Town Reserves in the PFA Senior Cup while, in the same competition, Holbeach United Reserves trounced Riverside 6-1.
Long Sutton saw off the challenge of Pinchbeck United Reserves in the Spalding Inter-Services Cup as braces from Matt Cawthorn and Martin Ward sealed a 4-2 home victory.
Sutton Bridge were 6-0 winners over Boston League side Holbeach Bank in the same competition.
Six different scorers found the net with Matthew Eaton, Robert Hook, Ben Partridge, Kurt Scott, Joseph Sutton and Matthew Wayman all on target.
Tydd St Mary also progressed with a 3-0 away triumph at Holbeach United A courtesy of a Max Burrell brace and solitary strike from Tim Lowe.
Crowland Reserves saw off the challenge of Old Dons from the Boston League with goals from Simon Acton, Ashton Capes, Jamie Harker and Mykal Hymas netting in a 4-2 win.
Moulton Harrox Reserves contined their 100 per cent start to the Division One with an 11th successive victory.
Goals from John Ball, Bobby Patterson and Daniel Woods helped record a 3-1 home victory over Whittlesey Athletic Reserves.