Cowplain Misfits show their worth with stunning Peter Rook Cup win over top-flight Emsworth A

But they still hope to maintain their push towards the play-offs with a victory.

However, the Misfits pulled off a surprising 7-5 triumph to stun Emsworth.

Greg Harding drew with Dean Bates after conceding 50 points then Dave Weedon got the better of Wayne Brenchley to put the minnows ahead.

Ray Axton quickly made it 5-1 to shock the top-flight men again.

Bobby Terry knocked in a break of 51 against Kirk West, only to lose the frame to leave them 6-1 behind.

Emsworth rallied to win the next four frames, including a double from Shaun Toms, before Steve Dewhurst claimed the match-winning rack for a 7-5 triumph.

Craneswater R are almost there after an 8-4 inter-club success over their Z team.

Jamie Sorren and Grant Vernon were on song as was Martyn Richardson who made a break of 32.

Greg Jones was in fine form for Bellair A with visits of 61 and 32 while Lee Harding also did well before their club-mates in the X side staged a remarkable recovery to win.

Wins by Andy Linter and Archie Archer saw them take it 7-5.

Emsworth B and Waterlooville B played out a 6-6 draw.

Craig Butcher and Jim Baldwin were on target for the hosts but the Johnsons soon squared it up.

Waterlooville A and Xcels will progress from Group B after drew 6-6 at Ashton Road.

Jamie Wilson gave the A team the lead until Sam Laxton preserved the holders' unbeaten record.

'Ville C are top of the pile but have played all their fixtures - the latest an emphatic 9-3 win at Leigh Park.

Craig Donegan, captain Rob Derry and Jason Warwick all bagged a brace to finish the campaign on a high note.

Shaun Croxford registered a break of 45 to steer the Butler Boys to a comfortable 8-4 victory at North End Bowls.

James Williamson, John Middleton and Martyn Williamson dictated proceedings until Mark Richmond cut the score late on.

Both Craneswater Q and Post Office are through in Group C.

The Southsea squad completed their season with an 8-4 win over Cowplain Gas.

Jamie Gray (39) and Iain Russell (31) made the most of home advantage.

The Posties grabbed a late 7-5 triumph against Copnor A & E at their North End roost.

Jamie Farrow pulled his charges over the line with a double against Ant Lacey.

Broadoak and Cowplain B ended with the honours even.

Simon Cornwall and Mark Restall served the Stationsiders well but Pete Gorvin and George Steere refused to follow the same script as it ended 6-6.

Portchester X face an anxious wait to see if they have qualified in Group D.

They played their last game and posted a fantastic 10-2 win over Pompey Royals at Castle Street but can still be caught by Alexandra.

The quartet of Mark Kingswell, Matt James, Neil Turp and Kyle Cake kept skipper Jason Tame smiling.

The bowlers lost by the odd frame at Waterlooville D despite some good potting from Alan Freemantle and Paul Taylor.

Bill Phillips, Dan Harvest and Craig Skeggs held their nerve to swing the match for the hosts.

Dave Glover chalked up a break of 46 as Copnor D and Craneswater Dandy ended battled out a 6-6 draw.

Oscar Rendle and Bobby Baldacchino were the home marksmen while Paul Garside and Ioan Moon did well for the Southsea men.