Fourth division Morris Motors F upset Division 1 side St James A by a single point in a thrilling Oxford & District League's Handicap Shield clash.

The match went down to the doubles, with St James's father-and-son partnership of Brian and Stewart Hamilton needing to win 21-3, 21-2 against Joyce Witney and Emmanuelle Lobell to force a play-off.

They took the first end 21-3, but a similar scoreline in the second left Motors (+270) as winners by the narrowest possible margin.

First division leaders Forum A surprised a 422-406 defeat at home to Division 2 title-chasers Haddenham.

Andy Misseldine was the hero for Haddenham (+170), defeating Oxford's No 1 junior, Greg Boone, and then putting up tremendous fights against the experienced Eric Hardiman and county No 1 Karl Bushell.

Third division Bicester C (+260) stunned Division 1 high-fliers Vikings A 467-420.

The trio of Anthony Weaver, Wendy Chapple and Steve Laird played consistently to send Vikings packing.

Results: Gladiators (+150) 518, Forum D 352; Morris Motors E (+210) 463, Morris Motors C 418; Vikings B 382, Forum E (+90) 409; Morris Motors F (+270) 421, St James A 420; Vikings A 420, Bicester C (+260) 467; Forum A 406, Haddenham A (+170) 422; Bicester D (+90) 351, Forum F 413; Bicester A 413, Forum G (+200) 460; Begbroke 410, Holton A (+170) 431; Holton B conceded to Haddenham B; St James B 316, Witney (+100) 432; Morris Motors D (+40) 383, Vikings C 367.