Witney lost 30-19 at home to South West 1 East leaders Chippenham.

Fly half Henry Lamb kicked Witney ahead with a penalty.

Chippenham’s Dom Riccio slotted a penalty, but Lamb replied in kind.

Two tries, from Bradley Doggert and centre Ryan Surry, Riccio converting the former, made it 15-6.

Riccio converted a second try from Doggert, who was penalised for a high tackle, Lamb slotting the penalty.

Doggert was red-carded for a further dangerous tackle on lock Dave Hyde.

Witney replied with a try from wing Charlie Nell, but Matt Whitehead’s try made it 27-14.

The visitors had Nicholas Aston sin-binned and Lamb scored Witney’s second try, but Riccio’s penalty sealed it.