WEST Witney maintained their six-point lead at the top of the Witney & District FA Premier Division after a 3-1 win over Witney Royals, writes Anthony Barlow.

Jamie Kennedy netted a penalty for Royals, but goals from Ian Sparkes, Kevin Lewis and Kai Merritt gave the hosts the points.

Bourton Rovers stay second courtesy of a 4-2 win at Charlbury Town.

Mark Goode and Paul Allen scored for the hosts, but a brace from Connor Teague and strikes from Dan Smith and Adam Webley gave Bourton victory.

The points were shared at Combe where the hosts held champions Carterton Town A to a 1-1 draw.

Oliver Morgan-Bellamy nett- ed for Combe and Carl Williams hit Town’s goal.

Tom Gregory’s brace helped Ducklington beat Minster Lovell 3-2.

Perry Tinson was also on target for the hosts, with Craig Sallis and Seb White replying for Minster.

Hanborough and Chipping Norton Town drew 1-1, with Will Potter netting for Boro and Andy McCabe replying.

Kirtlington maintained their perfect start to the season and extended their lead at the top of Division 1 after a 7-2 win over Chadlington.

Shane Probitts smashed four goals with Jake East (2) and Ross Grey getting the others.

Charlie White and Warren Hughes scored for Chadlington.

Eynsham SSC lost ground on the leaders after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston.

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Craig McCallum tries to take on Bourton’s defence  

Andy Stratford scored for the hosts with Dan Molony replying for Aston.

Dave Cross hit a hat-trick in Spartan Rangers’ 8-2 win over Brize Norton.

The rest were shared amongst Harry Thomson, Charlie Waite, Donny Henderson-Sowerby, Luke Petifer and Rob Marchbank. Hayden Parker and a Ben Allen own goal were Brize’s only response.

Bradley Bryant struck a hat-trick in FC Hollybush’s 3-1 win over Hailey Res. Mo Semlali scored Hailey’s consolation.

Witney Wanderers moved to the top of Division 2 after a 5-2 win over Ducklington Res.

Jakub Ondistka and Jack Holifield scored for Ducklington, but goals from Stu Morrison, James Bason, Michael Bason, Gary Atkinson and Josh Walkington settled it in Wanderers’ favour.

Carterton Town B moved fourth courtesy of a 7-2 win over Spartan Rangers Res.

There were doubles for Olly Bush, Dan Sollis and Dan Robinson with Adam Harris getting their other goal. Martin Ferreira and Joel Spalding replied for Spartan.

Eynsham A extended their lead at the top of Division 3 after thrashing Bampton United Res 5-1.

Tyler Walker (2), Olie Page, Oli Hinchcliffe and Jordan Lyne were all on target, with Sammy Hancock getting Bampton’s goal.

Jack Ely grabbed a hat-trick as Middle Barton saw off Witney Royals Res 6-1.

John Umney bagged a brace with Nick Acock completing the rout.

Matt Timson’s long-range effort was Royals’ only highlight.

Saturday was Witney in Pink day with all the referees in the league donating their match fees and, along with donations from the clubs and players, a total of £1,200 was raised for charity.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 1: North Leigh A 1 (J Aust), Stonesfield 4 (P Penny 2, M Perry, M Phipps).

Div 2: Bampton Utd 0, Moreton Rgrs 1 (G Loker); Milton 3 (J Littlewood, A Ayres, L Hilary), FC Nomads 5 (D Craig 2, S Bircher, C Lawrence, og); Chipping Norton Tn Res 1 (M Chadwick), Kingham All Blacks 1 (C Lucas); Minster Lovell Res 0, Hanborough Res 2 (E Burns, C Leach).

Div 4: Aston Res 3 (C Fisher, A Kew, S Duthie), Milton Res 1 (D Hooton); Chadlington Res 3 (J Godfrey 2, L Woodward), Charlbury Tn Res 2 (M Thomson, S Cleaver); Kingham All Blacks Res 2 (L Barnes, O Peters), Combe Res 4 (S Gale 4); Stonefield Res 7 (P Searle 3, R McClelland, P Miller, L Parker), Wychwood Forest Res 2 (M Johnson 2); Wootton Res 4 (L Lockie, D Boulton, J Pease), Spartan Res 2 (M Townsend 2).