CHARLBURY Town moved to within a point of top spot in the Premier Division after hammering local rivals Chipping Norton Town 7-1, writes HARRY ROSE.

Warwick Tompkins hit a hat-trick, Steve Hunt scored twice and there were also goals from Paul Allen and Jordan Brooks as Charlbury made it three wins on the bounce.

Brad Smith grabbed the consolation for the visitors.

League leaders Hanborough dropped points for the first time this season as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Kirtlington.

Referee Chris Ody dished out three red cards in a bad-tempered match in which Jack Morton scored his 15th of the season, but a Jonny Ayris own goal gifted Kirtlington a point.

Minster Lovell got their first league win of the season with a 3-0 success at Witney Royals thanks to goals from Henry Trass, Mark Norridae and Gary Mitchell.

Ethan Penney’s goal secured Combe a 1-1 draw at home to Spartan Rangers.

Luke Pettifer was on target for the visitors.

David Weetman and Henry Macke goals gave Hailey a 2-1 victory at home to Eynsham SSC, with Tom Gonzalez netting the Eynsham SSC goal.

Bradley Bryant’s hat-trick inspired FC Hollybush to an impressive 4-0 win at Carterton Rangers in Division 1.

Jack Robinson scored their other goal as the league leaders made it eight wins from eight games.

Jim Littlewood’s double helped Milton to their first win in four games as they narrowly edged out visiting Ducklington 2-1.

Tom Gregory replied for the visitors.

Jake Pritchard scored twice as Bampton United won 5-2 at Stonesfield.

Ben Kiddy, Sid Ashley and Daniel Paintin also scored, with Rob McClelland and Bruce Wilson on target for the hosts.

Hanborough Res knocked hosts Tower Hill off the top of Division 2 with an outstanding 4-0 away success.

Herbie Hamilton and Joey Burgess notched twice each as Hanborough extended their unbeaten run to four games and usurped their hosts at the summit.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 1: FC Nomads 2 (D Pryse, J Truby), Aston 1 (L Beer); Stonesfield 2 (R McClelland, B Wilson).

Div 2: Brize Norton 3 (J White, R Hook, M Parsloe), Middle Barton 1 (M Kay); Chipping Norton Tn Res 2 (J Stevens 2), Witney Wands 4 (S Morrison, T Ackling, S Wright, C Fisher); Spartan Rgrs Res 2 (C Harper, N Brown), FC Ascott 4 (S Harries 2, B Powell, M Burgess).