Robby Lowton secured a crucial 3-point walkover against John Hatton, reinforcing his top spot in the Widnes Division 2 standings with a perfect 4-0 record. This result extends Lowton's dominance in their head-to-head history, now 5-2, while Hatton remains fourth with limited chances to climb higher. The forfeit effectively ends the contest between these rivals this season, solidifying Lowton's position as the player to beat.