Ian Bishop edged out John Robson in a tight 3-2 victory, maintaining his top spot in the division with 4 points from one match. Despite the loss, Robson earned 3 points and stays in second place, keeping the title race competitive. With four matches left for both players, Robson has a chance to close the gap, but Bishop's dominant head-to-head record adds pressure on challengers in this key league fixture.