MINSTER Lovell produced a battling display as they saw off hosts Kirtlington 3-2 in a thrilling Witney & District FA Premier Division clash.

Frank Harrison netted a brace for the home side, but strikes from Johnny Fletcher, Herbie Hamilton and a first league goal in two years for Mark Norridge gave Minster the points.

Leaders Charlbury were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Tower Hill.

Tom Williams netted for the home side, but Lewis Bartlett’s strike gave Tower Hill a share of the spoils.

FC Hollybush closed the gap with a 3-0 win at Carterton Town A, Dan Bishop (2) and Richard Williams on target.

Carterton Rangers beat basement boys Spartan Rangers 1-0 thanks to a Dan Hall strike, while Hailey and Aston drew 1-1, Tom Gregory netting for the hosts, with Nick Angus replying for Aston.

Leaders Stonesfield stay top of Division 1 after a 4-0 win over visitors Middle Barton.

Mike Phipps (2) led the way, while Raffy Rice and Jordan Newman were also on target.

A double for Chris Laurence helped Bampton United to a 4-3 win over visitors Eynsham SSC.

Jordan Ford and Jake Pritchard also scored, with Jason Blackman (2) and Stephen Chappel replying.

Division 2 leaders Hailey Res fell to a shock 3-1 defeat at Witney Wanderers.

Telmo Fernandez hit a double, with Omar Semlali scoring No 3. Hailey hit back through Tom Evans.

Hook Norton’s Jay Mair scored a four-timer to help his side to a 9-3 win at Spartan Rangers Res in Division 3.

Max Harris and James Ingham added braces, with Ryan Hall completing the rout.

Jono Reeves (2) and Gavin Kominek replied.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 1: Bourton Rovers 0, Moreton Rgrs 3 (C Peters, K Smith, H Clayton); Combe 2 (E Penney 2), Milton 1 (A Ayres); Witney Royals 1 (M Roberts), Chadlington 1 (M Chadwick).

Div 2: Brize Norton 1 (B Brown), Charlbury Tn Res 1 (G Jones); Minster Lovell Res 1 (L Hessey), Ducklington 0.

Div 3: Tower Hill Res 1 (S Perry), Witney Royals Res 1 (J Harding); Wootton 1 (M Barraclough), Bourton Rovers Res 3 (M Payne, J Harding, O Simmons).

Div 4: Chadlington Res 2 (O Jordan, C McMahon), Kingham AB Res 1 (A Williams); FC Ascott 2 (B George, D Toma), Bampton Utd Res 2 (S Newman, O Partridge); Milton Res 6 (J Edwards, J Lowe, B Laing, M Kraus, G Ford, L Dore), Spartan Rgrs A 2 (M Gundem, D Jeffrey).