Gavin Hodkinson reinforced his dominance in Division 4 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bill Murfitt, extending his perfect head-to-head record. Securing 5 points from this match propels Hodkinson to the top of the standings with an undefeated record in his first outing. Murfitt, despite the loss, remains in contention but must capitalize on his remaining matches to close the gap. This result sets the tone for a competitive remainder of the league.