Witney & District FA

In-form striker Matt Townsend smashed a hat-trick as West Witney cruised to a 3-0 victory over struggling North Leigh A in the Premier Division on Saturday.

Townsend, who now has 16 goals for the season, was a one-man show for West Witney, who continue to climb away from the relegation zone.

Stu Coutts and Ian Lewis each grabbed a brace for Ducklington in their 6-1 crushing of Millpark.

Mark Wright and Darren Mills weighed in with the other goals for Ducklington, who moved up to second place.

Lester Sillence replied for Millpark.

Gareth Cook and Phil Caswell were on target for Aston, but it was in vain as they went down 3-2 to Hanborough.

Rob Lovick (2) and Neil Rose scored the goals to give Hanborough the points.

Arguably the result of the day came at leaders Charlbury, where basement boys FC Nomads held them to a 0-0 draw.

Charlbury dominated throughout, but could not find a way past a resolute Nomads defence.

In Division 1, Cassington moved top of the table for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Witney Royals.

Simon Calley and Dave Cooper netted for Cassington, who are still unbeaten.

Carterton Res lost more ground on the leaders as they could manage only a 1-1 draw with Milton.

Ben Pearson gave the visitors the lead, before Dave Jeynes hit back.

Bampton Town remained undefeated with a 4-2 win over Hanborough Res.

Tom Warrington and Simon Swift were on target for Hanborough, but a brace from John Shuker, a strike from Carl Williams and a tap-in from player-manager Chris Jordan sealed the points.

FC Mills continued their fine form with a fifth straight victory - a 2-0 success at local rivals Witney Wanderers.

Ollie Lyon and Rob DeBanks were on target for Mills.

Spartan Rangers Res maintained their two-point lead at the top of Division 2 after a 4-1 victory over Wychwood Forest.

Chris Baker, Jason King, Craig Halkett and Joe Edney netted their goals, with Neil Taylor replying.

Brize Norton Res kept up the pressure with a resounding 5-1 victory over Fieldtown.

John Smales led the way in a physical game with a superb hat-trick, with Matt Noakes adding a brace.

Ollie Whitehall replied for Fieldtown, but it was scant consolation.

Doubles from Chris Betreen and Ethan Penny helped Tackley to a 5-1 victory over Combe.

Joe Bevan scored their other goal.

Four goals either side of half-time gave Chippy Swifts an 8-1 victory over FC Nomads Res.

Pat Crowley netted Nomads' goal, but a hat-trick from Matt Smith, a brace from Warwick Thompkins, and strikes from Richard French, Gary Smith and Ryan Green did the damage for Chippy.

Tom Edington's brace was not enough for Kingham AB as they went down 3-2 to Carterton A.

Leighton Stockdale, Steve Morgan and Matthew Boyd netted for the visitors.

AC Finstock grabbed another three points in a 2-0 victory over Wootton Sports, Dan Claridge and Craig Horne finding the net.

Minster Lovell Res are still without a win as they lost 3-1 to Freeland Res.

Richard Stanley, Brad Marshall and Matt Hardy were Freeland's scorers, with Jon Rumbles replying.

In Division 3, Bampton Town Res stayed top of the pile with a 4-1 victory over FC Chequers.

A double from Dan Oyston, plus strikes from Liam Main and Jason Trinder was enough for the points, John Davis netting Chequers' goal.

Southrop moved into second with a 3-2 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Aston Res.

Simon Williams stole the show with a treble for Southrop, while a goal from Paul Herbert and a Simon Isherwood penalty came close to giving Aston a point.

Aston Leach grabbed a hat-trick as Hanborough A edged out Milton Res 4-3.

Liam Harris scored the fourth, while Lee Woodward, James Lodge and Keyth Bonner replied.

Spartan Rangers A beat lowly Wychwood Forest Res 5-0, thanks to braces from Steve Hill and Joel Graham and a strike from Ryan Hunt.

Two Rivers earned a point in a 3-3 draw with Kingham Res.

Andy Watson (2) and Ryan Hall were on target for Kingham, with Phil Mills (2) and Bartek Lachwicz replying.

Witney Royals Res went down 3-2 to Hailey Res.

Adam Morrison, Julian Evans and Les Quick found the net for Hailey, with Chris Tompson and Steve Ring on target for Royals.