Match Reports - Week 26

Junior Cup – Second Round
Kirtlington were on the end of a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Stonesfield with a George Redknapp goal sending the visitors through to the next round.

Junior Cup – First Round
Joining them in the draw will be Eynsham SSC who are playing catching. Their 3-2 first round win over Witney Wanderers secured their passage. Stu Morrison and Michael Bason scored for the hosts but goals from John Ayres, John Andrews and Matt Walker settled the tie in favour of the visitors.

Premier Division
Premier Division strugglers Hailey ended their poor form with a convincing 4-1 win over Combe. The Hosts scored through Ethan Penny but were outgunned by Luke Manning (2), Mo Semlali and Sam Wright. The win lifts Hailey a point clear of the relegation zone. Their next game is a huge match against bottom side, Minster Lovell.

Minster Lovell themselves, picked up what could be a crucial point in the battle against the drop when they drew 2-2 with Chipping Norton Town. The hosts were 2-0 down at the break with after Rhys Warner-Carter and Andy McCabe had given Chippy the lead. However a spirited comeback from Minster included goals from Andy Horne and Charlie McCullough. The hosts could have snatched all the points had their late ‘winner’ not been ruled out for offside.

At the other end of the table, leaders Carterton Town A picked up another 3 points with a 5-0 win over Witney Royals. Carl Williams and Jack Morton each bagged a brace with Mike Bolt picking up the 5th. .

Second placed West Witney kept pace with the leaders after their narrow 3-2 win over Charlbury Town. Duncan Fitzgerald and Paul Allen were on target for the visitors but goals from Chris Hirons (2) and Mike Duerden secured the points for the hosts.

Bourton Rovers are also in with an outside chance of the title after a 5-3 defeat of Hanborough. Matt Winter scored a hat trick with a Connor Teague brace for company. Boro’ replied through Max Roberts, Aston Leach and Jonny Ayris, but it was not enough.

Division One
Pawel Bronk scored Brize Norton’s only goal as they were thrashed 6-1 by Spartan Rangers. Rob Machbank and Dave Cross each netted twice as Josh Grant and Ben Allen joined them on the score sheet.

Carterton Rangers lost ground on the leaders as they were held to a 2-2 draw with a struggling North Leigh A. Jonny Dover and Dan Hall found the back of the net for the hosts with Tom Radburn and Michael Pratley replying for North Leigh.

Division Two
Carterton Town B are now just a single point away from confirming their title as Division Two Champions, what would be their third title in successive seasons. Lee Litton, Olly Bush, Rob Marsh and Lee Beer were all on hand to secure the win for the hosts with Jake Hemsley and Lloyd Hancock replying for Bampton. Only a mathematical miracle and a capitulation by Town in their remaining games will see them fail to clinch the crown.

The only side stopping the league being declared at the moment are Milton, whose 5-3 win over FC Nomads officially kept Carterton’s champagne on ice. Chris Laurance struck twice for the host but a Jim Littlewood hat trick and a Steven Pearce Brace earned all three points for Milton.

A single goal from Keith Frendo; a collector’s item in the Witney & District, was enough to earn all three points for Hanborough Reserves after their 1-0 win over Spartan Rangers Reserves.

The points were shared at Kingham AB where the hosts drew 1-1 with Chipping Norton Town Reserves. Rocky Burton scored for the visitors with an own goal registering for the home side.

Division Three
Wychwood Forest suffered their first defeat of the season as they were beaten 3-1 by Tower Hill Stars. The hosts, who scored through Phil Gair, dominated the match and should have been out of sight by half time. However, some resolute defending from Stars accompanied by some clinical finishing from James Scott, Kevin Davies and Craig Mays earned all three points for the visitors. The result tightened things up at the top, but Wychwood still have several games in hand.

Current leaders Tower Hill got on with their job in hand and that was to carry out a 9-0 demolition of Bampton United Reserves. Lewis Bartlett picked up a four goal haul with Jamie Goodwin (2), Luke Bolley (2), Jack Simpson and Leigh Smith all adding.

Wootton came from a goal down at half time to beat the visiting Witney Royals 5-1. Ollie Carpenter netted for Royals but second half strikes from Graham Berry, Rob Alexander, Dan Royal and a brace from John Holder settled the tie.

Goals from George Wood and Josh Hunt secured a 2-0 win for Middle Barton over Corinthians, whilst at the very bottom of the table, Bourton Rovers Reserves picked up all 3 points against bottom side, FC Mills. The hosts emerged victorious after goals from Lee Mosson and Jake Oakley, cancelled out and eclipsed Jamie Flemmings opener.

Division Four
A hat trick for FC Hollybush’s winger, Dean Spivey capped a great all round individual and team performance as the league leaders beat Eynsham SSC Reserves 3-0. Hollybush are now 6 points clear at the top of the division.

Charlbury Town Reserves however, could yet overturn Hollybush’s lead having several games in hand. They continued to put pressure on the leaders after a comfortable 5-1 win over Wootton Reserves. Rael Mills, Michael Hayes, Mark Clements, Martin Grimsley and Sam Cleaver were all on target for the hosts. Jason Ludlow scored Wooton’s consolation goal.

Wychwood Forest Reserves were hit for six after meeting an in-form Milton Reserves. Pip Benfield and Dan Hooton each bagged a brace with Jim Rawlins and Paul Townsend getting the others. Jay Whelan and Jason Bufton scored for the vanquished visitors.

Jordan Godfrey (2) and Charlie White both found the back of the net for Chadlington Reserves as they saw off Combe Reserves 3-0.