Match Reports - Week 8

Premier Division
Carterton Town A moved level with West Witney at the top of the Premier Division after a 3-2 win over Charlbury Town. Tommy Burns, Jason Lonsdale and Marc Stayte were all on target for the hosts with Mike Thompson and Mark Fitzgerald scoring for Charlbury.

Combe narrowly overcame Ducklington in a tight 3-2 win over the visitors. Ethan Penney scored twice in the win with Matt Baker getting the other. George Townsend and Tom Gregory found the back of the net for Duck.

A single Will Potter strike was enough for Hanborough to claim the win and all three points in a 1-0 defeat of Minster Lovell.

Division One
Division One leaders Kirtlington inflicted fourth placed Aston’s first defeat of the season after hammering them 6-1. Alex Metcalfe scored twice with Bruce Wilson, Shane Probitts, Ross Grey and Jake East all also scoring. Aston’s Ryan Hewer was shown the red card early in the first half but still managed to pull one back from Mike Hedges.

Eynsham SSC keep pace with the leaders but made hard work of it after narrowly beating Brize Norton 4-3. Ryan Stockford scored two with John Ayres and Nick Edwards adding. Brize replied through Pawel Bronk, Rob Hook and Scott Peaper but couldn’t muster enough for the equaliser.

Karim Diallo scored a hat trick in Carterton Rangers 5-1 win over Hailey Reserves, which moved them into third. Jonny Dover and Jamie McDonough scored the others with Rob Styles grabbing a consolation goal for Hailey.

The points were shared at North Leigh A where the hosts drew 1-1 with Chadlington. Lewis Hathaway scored for North Leigh with Jordan Godfrey levelling things for the visitors.

Spartan Rangers beat Stonesfield 2-1. Charlie Waite and Dave Cross netted for the hosts with Paul Penny replying for Stonesfield.

Division Two
Witney Wanderers maintained their impressive start to the season with a 5-2 drubbing of Kingham All Blacks. Josh Walkington and Bernie Crumlish each bagged a brace with Michael Bason scoring for the third week running. Gareth Price and Eddie Webb scored for the visitors.

Olly Bush bagged a hat trick in Carterton Town B’s 6-1 mauling of Milton. He was joined on the score sheet by Dan Soll.is, Chris MacNeil and Craig Wighton. Alex Ayres scored Milton’s consolation goal.

Hanborough Reserves picked up a well-earned three points after a 2-1 win over Bampton United. Boro', who were fielding five 16-Year-olds scored through Lewis Beresford and Reece Sales with Jake PRitchard grabbing a late goal for Bampton.

FC Nomads closed the gap on third place after a 4-2 win over Spartan Rangers Reserves. An impressive performance from Chris Laurence was crowned with a hat trick, and a goal from Rob Brown put the hosts out of reach, despite two goals from Will Coles.

David Toon and Callum Peters each got on the score sheet in Moreton Rangers 2-0 win over Chipping Norton Town Reserves.

Ducklington Reserves maintained their unenviable 100 percent start to the season, after being dealt their 5th straight defeat. The hosts came close to snatching a point after a Scott Mason goal, however strikes from Mykel Ryan and Andy Horne settled the tie in favour of the visitors.

Division Three
Tower Hill Stars recorded the biggest win in their clubs history as they demolished Bourton Rovers Reserves 18-0. Adam Townsend grabbed himself a double hat trick, with Will Graham weighing in with a 5-goal-haul. James Scott netted a hat trick and there were further goals for Dave Meredith (2), Darren Tasker and Richard Meredith. Luckless Bourton remain near the foot of the table, yet to register a point.

At the top of the table, leaders Eynsham A earned their 6th win in seven games after an 11-0 hammering of FC Mills. Oli Page and Jordan Lyne each scored hat tricks with Drew Simpson (2), Declan Green (2) and Tyler Walker all scoring.

Wychwood Forest maintained their perfect start to the season after securing their 5th straight win of the campaign. Josh Koriki scored twice in the 3-1 win over Tower Hill with Connor Shippy adding. Luke James pulled one back for the visitors.

Middle Barton are still applying the pressure on the top two after scraping a 2-1 win against Bampton United Reserves. Grant Paintin scored for the hosts but a brace from John Umney ensure the visitors would take all three points.

Corinthians moved into fourth after a convincing 6-1 win over Witney Royals Reserves. Matt Thompson scored for the hosts but a Peter Barnicoat hat trick and goals from Frank Webb (2) and Sam Aston secured the win.

Wootton picked up their third win of the season courtesy of a 4-0 win over Enstone. Goals from Jon Holder (2), Fraser Scott and Graham Berry sealed the result.

Division Four
Charlbury Town Reserves increased their lead at the top of Division Four to four points after a 6-1 win over Wychwood Forest Reserves. Jason Bufton scored for the vanquished visitors but goals from Marco Papa (2), Martin Grimsley, Mark Clements, Steve Fitzgerald and Sam Cleaver but the result beyond doubt.

Charlie Fisher scored all four goals for Aston Reserves during their 4-2 win over Brize Norton Reserves. Matt Parsloe and Ian Park got on the score sheet for Brize.

Third placed Chadlington Reserves went down 2-1 to Wootton Reserves with Jacob Cooke and Jason Ludlow getting on the score sheet. Charlie White replied for Chad.

After their impressive cup win last week, Eynsham SSC Reserves were brought back down to earth with a 3-0 defeat at Combe Reserves. Leon Richards, Mark Minchin and Ben Molyneaux were all on target.

Kingham All Blacks Reserves picked up all three points courtesy of a 6-1 thrashign of Spartan Rangers A. Liam Barnes scored a brace with Nathan Brooks, Lewis Brain, Rob Collard and Shane Cooper all scoring for the hosts. Tom Merchant replied in vain for Spartan.

Stonesfield Reserves went down 3-2 to Milton Reserves. Chris Jordan scored twice for the hosts but goals from Paul Townsend, Dan Hooton and Johnny Lowe secured the points for the visitors.

Oxfordshire Charity Cup 15-16 - 1st Round
Chipping Norton Town secured their passage to the second round of the Charity Cup after a 5-2 win over Yarnton. Rhys Warner-Carter and Lee Keys each scored twice in the win with Dan Bott getting the other.

Hailey were less fortunate as they were knocked out 4-3 by Mansfield Road. Jack Wood, Luke Manning and Dennis Quinlan were on target for the Witney & District side.