GOALS from Ashley Yeoman and Rob Francis saw Bideford extend their lead at the top of the Toolstation Premier Division table by a further point.

The Robins had gone into this afternoon's match against Sherborne Town at the Sports Ground 11 points clear of Welton Rovers.

With the Somerset side busy winning a Les Phillips Cup quarter-final 5-0 against Shrewton United, Ilfracombe Town replaced them in second place thanks to a 3-2 win over Street.

But Bideford's 2-1 victory ensured they stayed 12 points clear of their North Devon rivals.

The Robins led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a length of the field move.

Ben Wood played the final pass for on-loan Torquay United youngster Yeoman to smash home his fourth goal for the club.

Defender Francis made it 2-0 after the break, seizing on a loose ball at a corner.

Sherborne pulled one back in a late onslaught but Bideford held on for the points.

Manager Sean Joyce said: "We should have been four or five up at half-time.

"The second half was more like a battle as Sherborne went for it and pushed a few forward. But we deserved it in the end."

Joyce leads Bideford against Torquay, a club he used to play for, in a Westinsure Devon St Luke's Cup tie on Tuesday (7..45pm).