JASON Fisher hit the winner as East Hendred inflicted Saxton Rovers' first defeat of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory in Division 1, writes Tim Siret.

Derek Palfrey gave Rovers a half-time lead with a header.

But Hendred hit back after the break, and a bizarre own goal by Rovers' James Clarke levelled the scores before Fisher grabbed the winner

Abbott Medisense opened up a five-point lead at the top after a 4-0 home win over AFC Oxford.

Dan Parry scored twice, with Craig Hillier and John Mills ensuring a comfortable win.

Brian Barrett hit his sixth goal in four games as Forest Hill gained their first away win with a 3-1 victory at Sandman.

Alex Clanfield cracked a super volley to give Forest a 2-0 interval lead.

Pete Arbuthnott pulled a goal back as Sandman piled on the pressure, but Daniel Bruno wrapped it up for Forest. Division 2 leaders Jackass Inn stayed nine points clear after beating Long Wittenham 3-1 at home.

Lee Hedges hit a double with Bryn Ingram also scoring. Phil Lynch replied for Long Wittenham.

AFC Kidlington moved into second place with a 4-2 victory over Dolphin.

Two goals from Lee Anderson, including an overhead kick, and strikes by Richard Wells and Barry Homans secured victory.

Steve Godfrey hit a hat-trick as Horseshoe thrashed high-flying OUP Wanderers 6-0.

Paul Shephard, Sean King and John Shuker also netted for the home side.

Stu Coppock followed up last week's five-timer with a hat-trick as Research Machines won 6-4 at Steventon Sunday.

Pat Wehmeier (2) and Simon Godfrey also scored for the victors, while Richard Chilvers's double, and goals from Kevin Kogel and Carl Goodenough made up Steventon's tally.

Rutherford Lab came out on top 5-1 in their relegation battle against Didcot Labour Club.

Matty Brickell put Rutherford one up and then Lee Hammonds scored the first of two penalties as John Hawkins was brought down. Ian Williamson and sub Jamie Hawkins also netted.

Bell Grove drew 2-2 with fellow strugglers Standlake Garage.

Strikes by Lee Kent and Tony Booth for the Bell were cancelled out by Steve Lyon and Danny Lee.

Wheatley Park stayed top of Division 3A with a 2-0 home win over Cumnor.

Ian Belcher and Mark Catling did the damage.

Steve Haynes cracked four goals as Elsevier demolished Stocks FC 8-1 to keep up their challenge.

Alex Verhoeven (2), Paul Spencer and Chris Mullard completed the rout, with Wayne Montgomery hitting Stocks' consolation.

Neil Barrett was another four-goal hero as Clanfield 85 leapfrogged Carterton after beating them 5-2.

Ian Luckett was also on target, with Martin Stephens and Gary Angus replying.

Leys Community Church moved out of the relegation zone after beating bottom club Abbott Medisense Res 3-1.

Rob Stroud hit a double with Jelroy Constant also on target. Nick Wilson scored for Abbott.

Wheatsheaf Didcot stay top of Division 3B after edging past Goodlake Arms 3-2.

Gareth Fenton (2) and Nick Rowe scored for the leaders, with Darran Goodale and Mark Pryde replying.

Matty Peates hit four goals as Wallingford Exiles thrashed White Horse Abingdon 6-0. Rob Skilleter (2) completed the job.

Danny Curran also cracked in four goals to help Red Lion Drayton thrash Sandman Res 9-2.

Mark Boyd (2), Dom Ladd (2) and Craig Alston also netted, with the Sandman goals coming from Steve Park and Steve Kinnett.

Allbrite gained a rare away win, beating Kennington United 3-2.

Joe Kent (2) and Rob Taylor scored for Allbrite, with Sidney Ponting and Neil Buckingham the Kennington marksmen.

Matt Ormrod bagged a brace as Hampstead Norreys overpowered JET 5-2.

Nik Elphick, Lee Bartholomew and Tom Bexx were also on target, with Nigel King grabbing both JET goals.

CR Marks Kirtlington dumped Division 2 side Dorchester United out of the Rideway Cup with a 5-3 victory in their third-round tie.

Alex Feaver bagged a brace for the third division outfit, and Matty Moore, Tom Green and Martin Brock also netted.

Brian Rawlings's double and a Colin Royall strike wasn't enough to save Dorchester.