WITNEY’S 11-match winning run was brought to an abrupt end with a 15-7 defeat at Maidenhead in South West 1 East.

The loss leaves them fifth in the league table, but victory on Saturday at Bletchley could see them leapfrog Swindon into fourth place.

Fly-half Steven Moir kicked all of Maidenhead’s points, while full back Matt Clarke touched down for Witney.

On five minutes, Henry Lamb had a chance to give Witney a 3-0 lead, but against the wind his attempted penalty went wide of the posts.

Moments later, Moir made no mistake with the boot.

Neither side threatened the try line and the hosts were restricted to Moir’s unsuccessful drop goal attempt from eight metres inside his own half.

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However, on 27 minutes Witney began to make some progress.

Several rucks saw them edge closer to the try line but Maidenhead’s defence held up well and Witney missed their opportunity after conceding a penalty.

The hosts used the wind to their advantage to move within ten metres of the line and Moir kicked another penalty for 6-0 at the break.

Moir’s boot continued to do the damage as the fly half landed a further two scores for a 12-0 lead after 52 minutes.

However, Witney won a line-out on Maidenhead’s 22 and worked the ball to full back Clarke who touched down.

Lamb added the extras.

Witney pushed for a further try, but ill-discipline cost them dear as a punch-up resulted in Snaz Campbell being sent to the sin-bin and a red card for Maidenhead’s Mark Childerhouse.

Moir kicked another penalty to secure a 15-7 win.