Match Reports - Week 22

Premier Division
Brize Norton upset the odds on Saturday and gave themselves renewed hope of avoiding relegation as they put in a fine display to beat Charlbury Town 2-1. Brize; in last place, are now just a point from safety after a Dan Frizzell brace secured the win for the hosts. Craig McCallum pulled one back for Town but it was not enough.

At the other end of the table, leaders Carterton picked up a 4-1 win over Chipping Norton Town to maintain their 7 point lead. Jason Lonsdale (2), Tommy Burns and a Mike Bolt penalty weighed in with the goals while Keiran Watts scored the consolation for Chippy.

Hot on Carterton's heels are Hailey who earned their three points with a narrow 4-3 win over old foes Hanborough. Aston Leach, Liam Harris and Neil Rose scored for the relegation threatened visitors, but Jack Wood (2), Luke Manning and Ash Mills were all on target to take the points for Hailey.

Division One
It was the proverbial ‘6-pointer’ as Kingham faced FC Nomads at the bottom of Division One, with both sides looking likely candidates for the drop. However, neither side will be satisfied with the point they earned in their 2-2 draw. Ash Thornton and Ian Widdows scored for Kingham with Darren Craig bagging both for Nomads. Both Kingham and Nomads sit four points from safety but with a couple of games in hand.

At the top of the table, leaders Bourton Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by North Leigh. Adam Webley scored for the hosts with North Leigh’s Lee Mosley bringing parity to the score line.

Chadlington saw off visitors FC Holylbush 3-1 with their goals coming from Steve Hunt (2) and Matt Brock. Dan Search scored for Hollybush.

Aston also picked up three points as they eased to a comfortably 4-1 win over Eynsham SSC. John Griffiths scored for the hosts but goals from Ross Flemming (2), Warren Austin and Graham Carter earned Aston all three points.

Division Two
The big game at the weekend was near the top of Division Two as promotion hopefuls Kirtlington and Carterton Rangers (Second and third prior to kick off) faced off. Hosts Rangers emerged victorious with a 2-0 win as Ben Pearce and Carl Shirley each found the back of the net. The result saw Rangers move into second and increased their chances of catching Stonesfield for top spot.

Leaders Stonesfield however, maintained their lead at the top after earning their 14th win of the season; a 5-2 victory over Ducklington Reserves. Mike Phipps, Paul Penney, Pete Searle, Nick Clarke and Tom Green shared the goals.

Witney Wanderers look set to avoid relegation after they secured a well-earned three points against form side Milton. Tom Gregory (2), Stuart Morrison, Andrew Thomson and Harry Sklavounes all found the back of the net.

Division Three
Tower Hills promotion push was stalled at the weekend as they were held to a 4-4 draw with relegation threatened Witney Royals Reserves. Royals took the lead through Mikey Piper, but soon found themselves 4-1 down as Luke James (2), Jesse Lawrence and Leigh Smith all found the back of the net for Tower Hill, who could have gone further ahead had Jamie Goodwin not pulled his spot kick wide of the post. However, the resilient visitors clawed their way back to a share of the spoils as Piper doubled his tally followed by two own goals from the Tower Hill defence.

Bourton Rovers are now six points from safety as they went down 4-2 to Chipping Norton Town Reserves. Sam Philpott (2), Connor Ladbrook and Jarvis Morely all scored for the hosts with Matt Winters getting both for Bourton.

Spartan Rangers Reserves closed the gap on leaders Ducklington A as they picked up a 4-1 win over Brize Norton Reserves. Dave Cross banged in another hat trick with Joel Spalding getting the other. Rob Brown replied in vain for visiting Brize.

Division Four
Steve Harris scored a hat trick for Wychwood Forest as they eased to a 6-1 win over Kingham Reserves. Daren Davenport (2) and Ben Powell scored the hosts remaining goals with Alex Stringer netting for Kingham.

Zac Sheffield (2), Oliver Page and Max Davies were all on target for leaders Eynsham A as they saw off Aston Reserves 5-3. Joe Cawley scored twice and Reece Wain once for Aston.

Eynsham SSC Reserves beat Chadlington Reserves 3-0 with Sean Waldron, Chris Adams and Jamie Hewitt all getting the goals.

Junior Cup - Round One
Combe beat Spartan Rangers 2-1. Ethan Penney scored twice for the hosts with Matt Howard replying for Spartan. Combe are through to the next round.