Match Reports - Week 27

Premier Division
None of the top three sides in the Premier Division were able to take all three points this weekend, however, Carterton A kept their slim title chances alive by beating current leaders West Witney 2-1. The visitors went two up through Jason Lonsdale and Chris Bowles before Tony McLemen pulled one back for West Witney who still have a 6 point lead at the top of the Premier Division.

The chasing pack, including Hanborough, failed to make the most of West Witney’s slip, taking only a point from their 0-0 draw with Spartan Rangers. However, they remain second after third place Chipping Norton Town went down 1-0 to Hailey with Dean May’s strike being the only difference.

Ducklington beat Charlbury Town 4-0, leapfrogging them in the league in the process. Ben Hutter, Damon Tolley, Ian Luckett and Darren Harris scored the important goals.

Witney Royals beat North Leigh A by the same score line with Will Graham, Chris Catchpole, Gary Nicholson and Lee Beer all getting on the score sheet.

Division One
Stanton Harcourt remain top of Division One, despite going down 1-0 to Chadlington. George Slatter scored the winning goal in the second half. Chadlington now have the chance to overtake Stanton, courtesy of a game in hand.

Minster Lovell, currently in second look set to gain promotion back to the Premier Division and are in line for the title after a fine 5-3 win over 10-man Freeland. Edd Dunn scored a hat trick with Nathan Harris and Mike Ryan getting the others. Mike McNulty, Ady Williams and Lloyd Little replied for Freeland. Minster are a point off top spot with five games in hand.

Aston also have their sights firmly set on promotion after a convincing 8-2 thrashing of Kingham AB. Ryan Hewer and Gareth Preston each bagged a brace with Phil Caswell, Matt Smith, Matt Brown and Kevin Alcraft getting the others. Dan Davis and Dom Hemming scored for Kingham.

Hailey Reserves and FC Nomads shared the point in a 3-3 draw. John Andrews (2) and Tom Gonzales scored for the hosts with Josh Truby, Jack Costar and Chris Lawrence each netting for Nomads.

Hanborough Reserves went down 2-0 to Brize Norton with the goals coming from Bartek Lachwicz and debutant, Josh Lister.

Division Two
Carterton Pumas opened up a 3 point gap at the top of Division Two after beating second place Eynsham SSC 3-1 in the pivotal clash. Kai Merrett, Dean Matthews and Matt Mills each scored in the second half giving the hosts an unassailable lead after John Ayres had momentarily levelled the tie for Eynsham.

West Witney Reserves closed the gap on Eynsham after handing out a 13-o hammering to Charlbury Town Reserves. Kevin Davies bagged home a four-timer with Mark Haydon getting a hat trick. Anthony Lune and Matt Townsend grabbed two with Richie Eastaff and Keith Frendo also getting in on the act. The hosts can pull level with Eynsham if they win both their games in hand.

Witney Wanderers and Witney Royals Reserves drew 2-2. Darryl John and Gary Atkinson scored for the hosts with Richard Plumb and Dan Paintin netting for the visitors.

Middle Barton took just 10 minutes to take a 3-0 lead against Ducklington Reserves but were eventually held to a 3-3 draw by their hosts. Jamie Carswell (2) and Paul Kay put Middle Barton ahead but goals from Joe Edney, Damian Tolley and Omar Semlali brought parity to the score line.

David Naworynski (2), Adam Lee and Jim O’Brien all scored for Bampton Town in their 4-1 win over Combe. Josh Posey got one back for the visitors.

Division Three
Carterton B’s lead at the top of Division Three was cut to just one point after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Tackley. Ollie Bush scored for the hosts with Chris Betreen levelling the tie for Tackley.

FC Hollybush duly closed the gap on Carterton after a convincing 8-0 thrashing of Chipping Norton Reserves. Dave Cooper banged in a hat trick with Joe Hatt (2), Arron Hyatt, Paul Dray and Warren Senior all adding. Hollybush can reclaim top spot if they get a point from any of their 3 games in hand.

At the other end of the table Spartan Rangers moved out of the relegation zone courtesy of a 6-0 hammering of Wootton. Dave Cross scored a hat trick with Don Hewerson-Sowerby, Nick Angus and Tom Merchant all adding. The win sent their opponents into the drop zone in their place.

Division Four
Bampton United are still on course for promotion after a 3-1 win over Kingham AB Reserves. Liam Barnes scored for the hosts but goals from Nathan Beckett (2) and Gary Mitchell settled the tie.

FC Hollybush Reserves bounced back from a midweek defeat to hand out an 11-1 demolition to Greystones. Dan Bilton, Sam Whadcock, Dean Spivey and John Bignell each scored twice with Dale Cox, Paul Heys and Ben Hatt all getting in on the act. Rocky Burton scored the lone consolation for Greystones.

Corinthians promotion hopes took another blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Spartan Rangers. Josef Castro and Mark Henderson scored for Spartan and Corinthians respectively.

Eynsham SSC Reserves picked up another 3 points with a 2-0 win over basement boys Chadlington Reserves. Andy Stratford and Kevin Webb got the goals.