A HALVED match proved the difference between survival and relegation for Burford in Section 1 of the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League.

The team lost 2½-½ away to Feldon Valley in their last fixture of the season.

But Aaron Ashberry and John Lally’s half in the first match was decisive.

Although the hosts won the other two contests, they were relegated by half a point as Burford – champions for the last three years – clung on to their top-flight status.

FINAL TABLE

SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE

Section 1

P W D L Pts

Frilford Heath 10 7 1 2 27

Tadmarton Heath 10 4 1 5 20

Oxford City 10 5 1 4 18½

Burford 10 4 0 6 18½

Feldon Valley 10 4 1 5 18

The Oxfordshire 10 3 2 5 18