Match Reports - Week 16

A combination of Christmas and the wet weather saw a very truncated WDFA programme this week with only 1 game in each division going ahead.

In the Premier Division, Witney Royals remain in relegation trouble after they were thumped 7-2 at home to Hanborough in torrid conditions. Hanborough made the most of a considerable gale in the first half racing into a 4 goal lead. Royals pulled a couple back at the start of the second period, but the visitors then put their foot back on the gas to record a comfortable victory. Aston Leach was the difference between the two sides scoring a five timer to add to strikes by Tom Weedon and Warren Vandenberg. Liam Readhead and Chris Thompson scored for Royals.

In Division 1, Spartan Rangers had the promotion prospects dented when they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of bottom side Freeland A. Goals from Scott Greening and a Sam Symonds spot kick were good enough for Freeland with Jamie Timms replying.

Carterton Rangers continue to rise up the Division 2 table recording a 3-0 victory at Bampton Town. Two goals from Johnny Dover and one from Mo Hales gave Rangers the 3 points and move them up to 5th place in the league. Bampton remain just a place above the relegation zone.

Spartan Rangers Res kept up the pressure at the top of Division 3. A hard fought 3-2 over Bourton Rangers Res moved them to within a point of leaders Minster Res with a game in hand. A rare Dave Duggan strike and one from Charlie Harper were cancelled out in the 1st half by a Josh Catlin double. A fine run and strike by Joel Spalding earned Spartan all the points although the young Bourton side will count themselves unlucky as they wasted numerous good opportunities late on.

Leaders Tower Hill are starting to run away from the chasing pack in Division 4. They have a 5 point lead over the chasing pack after a 11-1 demolition of Spartan Rangers A. Ed Dunne bagged a 4 timer and there was a double for Jesse Lawrence, with single goals from Luke and Adam Bolley, Ian Wright, Connor Tinsley and Jamie Goodwin. Tom Merchant scored the consolation goal for Spartan.