Match Reports - Week 31

Supplementary Cup Final
After taking the Division Three title, FC Hollybush completed double by snatching a late win over Bampton United 2-1 in the final of the Supplementary Cup.

Despite a good opening half from Hollybush, Bampton enjoyed the lions-share of the chances and took the lead late in the first half.

Bampton controlled the game in the second half, limiting Hollybush to very few chances, however, 10 minutes from time David Cooper, who had run tirelessly all night, collected the ball from Dan Cox’s free kick, converted from the edge of the area, bringing Hollybush back into the match.

After a couple of further chances for Bampton, Hollybush were seemingly holding on for extra time before Steve Aldous smashed in a long range effort from an acute angle which gave Hollybush the 2-1 win and the first double in their clubs history.

Premier Division
Tony McLemen and his West Witney side completed an historic treble as they thrashed Charlbury 8-0, picking up the required 3 points, becoming the Premier Division Champions in the process. Tom Perry and Kevin Lewis both bagged a brace as Alex Stubbs, Shaun Rayfield, Chris Hirons and Ady Holder all found the back of the net. West Witney picked up their third Premier Division title along with the Senior Cup and Fred Ford Cup.

Hanborough finish as Premier Division runners-up after beating previous champions Hailey, 2-1 in a feisty affair. Arran Hobley and Craig Johnson with the goals.

Relegated North Leigh A defied the odd and picked up their first win of the season as they finished in a traditionally strong manner, beating Carterton A 3-2.

Division One
Minster ended their season with a 3-0 win over Aston. A penalty in the first half gave the hosts the impetus as they eased home to victory. They also had an emphatic midweek win over Stanton Harcourt, ending their chances of promotion. Nathan Harris scored a four-timer with Ed Dunn, Mykel Ryan and Craig Sallis getting the others.

Brize Norton drew 1-1 with a 10-man Hailey Reserves. Pete Hutt scored for the hosts with Tom Gonzales replying for Hailey.

Division Two
Division Two runners-up Eynsham SSC completed their season with a 5-0 thrashing of Milton. Goal machine John Ayres scored four with Matt Walker getting the other.

At the exciting end of the table, Witney Wanderers, who still have one game remaining, continued their fight against relegation. Despite being seemingly relegated a week or so ago, Wanderers can now complete their great escape if they can pick up a final three points against Charlbury Town Reserves on Tuesday. Wanderers gave themselves a lifeline after a 5-3 win over Ducklington Reserves.

If Wanderers DO avoid the drop they will be replaced in the danger zone by Middle Barton, who despite earning 3 points in their 3-1 win over Milton can still be caught. Middle Barton’s season finished with Ashley Scearce, Martin Kay and Jamie Carswell all finding the back of the net.

Combe went down 3-2 to Bampton in their penultimate game. Both sides will complete a comfortable season midweek after avoiding relegation.

West Witney Reserves completed their season with a 4-3 win over Witney Wanderers. Karl Dodds gave West Witney the lead before Wanderers raced to a 3-1 lead. However West Witney turned the score line on its head with goals from Tom Gregory, Mark Hayden and a double from Matt Townsend.

Division Three
Kirtlington missed out on promotion by a single point, despite picking up a 3-1 win over Minster Lovell Reserves. Adam Kelly, Alex Metcalfe and Andy Gillespie all scored earning the 3 points. Carterton Rangers however CAN finally celebrate as they secured promotion courtesy of an unfulfilled fixtures against Aston.