Week 28 Football Report

By Ant Barlow

Saturday 15th April 2023

Premier Division
Stonesfield are step closer to becoming new Premier Division champions after a convincing 5-0 thrashing of Hanborough. The hosts never looked in trouble as goals from Carry Rice (2), Raffy Rice (2) and Jack Sale flew in. 7 points from their remaining 4 games would see them lift their first top tier crown in nearly 60 years.

They were helped by the dogfight for second place between Hailey and Charlbury Town. Hailey leapfrogged the visitors into second after a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Jack Wood and Travis O’Connor.

Spartan Rangers are now one defeat away from relegation after a Reece Bayliss hat trick gave Enstone a comfortable 3-0 win over the visitors whilst second from bottom Freeland went down 3-2 to Minster Lovell.

Division One
Carterton are the new Division One Champions! Their coronation was confirmed courtesy of an 11-2 humiliation of Hailey Reserves. Conner Townsend lead the rout picking up a 5-goal-haul. Ethan Barrett bagged a brace with Tom Salter, Jack Bellenger, Adam Fisher and Buron Townsend all finding the back of the net.

RAF Brize Norton will join their local rivals in the Premier Division next season after they picked up the 3 important points after 4-0 win over Hatherop. Dave Wanless, Mark Williams, Callum O’Brien and Rich Hall all got on the score sheet.

Heyford Athletic fell short of the promotion spot after being held to a 1-1 draw with relegation threatened Faringdon Town Development for whom Richard Evans scored.

It was a Super Saturday for Witney Royals as they saw off basement boys Combe in a 3-2 win. Charlie Ibbotson scored twice for the visitors but goals from Luke Colville, Corey Donohoe and an own goal settled the tie.

The points were shared at Ason where the hosts drew 3-3 win Chadlington. Lewis Scott netted twice for the hosts with Kieran Watts adding. Alfie Peachey (2) and Hans Korge were on target for Chad.

Jamie Harris and Jack Scott both scored in Tower Hill’s 2-0 win over Ducklington.

Division Two
There is still plenty to play for in Division Two, however leaders Cassington Rangers moved 10 points clear at the top after a conservative (by their standards) 2-0 win over local rivals, Freeland Reserves. Billy Jones was on target for the hosts, his strike accompanying an Freeland own goal.

Eynsham SSC lead the promotion chasing pack after a comfortable 7-0 mauling of Faringdon Town A. Local legend Ash Bowerman hit a hat trick with Stephen Chappel and Luke Hammil, using the force to score a double a piece.

James Haley scored a hat trick in Bampton’s 5-1 win over Milton Reserves. Jake Newland replied for the visitors but further goals from Ben Brown and Karl Pritchard put the result beyond doubt.

With both sides struggling to field a side, Witney Royals Reserves edged a 2-1 win over their hosts Siege on a very ‘traditional’ pitch. Jake Harding’s cultured 30 yard volley was the highlight of an otherwise tough game of football to watch. Rob Debanks scored the winner for Royals after Siege had draw level early in the second half.

It is still mathematically possible for Spartan Rangers Reserves to avoid relegation this season, however it will take a miracle to save their season after they went down 6-0 to Leafield. Ciao Jesuis scored a hat trick with Nicollas Gomes, Benjamin Barbosa, and Guilherme Alessi all finding the back of the net.

Division Three
It’s tight at the top of Division Three, the leagues’ most competitive Division with 3 teams now tying on 50 points.

Leaders Wootton were not in action which allowed Yarnton to pull level on points courtesy of a 3-2 win over Eynsham SSC. Chadlington Reserves also joined the 3-way after they saw off Deer Park Rangers 3-0. Aaron Bennett, Ashley Hughes and George Slatter were all on target.

Aston Reserves took all three points after a narrow 3-2 win over Tower Hill Reserves. Alex Murrell, Neil Cooley and David Rabbich scored for the hosts with Matt Gallager and Jamie Harris replied for the visitors.

Benjamin Thompson netted a 4-timer for FC Mills as they ran out 7-1 winners over Sherborne Harriers. The win is seemingly too late for a promotion push, but a brace from John Chapman and another goal from Ryan Williams secured the three points.

Carterton Town went down 5-2 to Kingham Reserves. Tyler Webster and Joe Pyne’s goals were in vain as Ellis Godin smashed home a hat trick for the visitors. Jonty Russell and Lewis Pretorius added the others.

Stonesfield Reserves beat Leafield Reserves 5-1 with goals coming from Toby Clarke (2), Daniel Thomas, Lee Cherrill and Mike Phipps. Collis King replied for the hosts.

Where next?

Fred Ford Semi Finals and midweek round up Premier Division versus Division One as Fred Ford Final is decided.
Midweek Cup Round-Up Fixture list competes with the weather as domestic midweek action finally gets underway

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