A JAY Johnson strike was in vain as Yarnton went down to a 3-1 defeat at home to Marston Saints Res in Division 1 of the Oxfordshire Senior League.

The visitors had a two-goal lead into the break, courtesy of efforts from Kieran Johnson and Ryan Smith.

Jason Hallatt extended their advantage before Johnson's consolation for Yarnton.

Eynsham lost 2-0 at Oxford University Press who made it four Premier Division wins on the spin as a result.

Sam Wharlton's close-range strike gave them the lead just before half-time and Sean Hurcombe added a second after the break.

Yarnton Res suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat as Charlton Res nabbed their first Division 2 victory of the season, substitute David Iglus scoring a late winner.