Oxford University surrendered a 2-1 half-time lead as they lost 3-2 at home to Peterborough Town in their first match since the Christmas break in English League Division 2.

Although Mark Britton put Peterborough in front from a penalty corner in the 17th minute, two penalty corner goals in five minutes from James Cullis and Robert Woodhead gave the students the edge at the turn-around.

However, Peterborough hit back with a penalty flick from Adam Drake after 45 minutes and a flick from Shayne Andrews three minutes later.

Oxford Hawks had a frustrating day after travelling all the way to Harleston Magpies only to find their pitch waterlogged.

Other results: Hawks 2nd 3 (A Brooker, J Kane, P Chadder), East Grinstead 2nd 2; Chiswick 3rd 3, Hawks 3rd 0.

*Rover Oxford's promotion hopes from Area Division 2 suffered a dent as they relinquished their unbeaten record with a 2-1 defeat at Old Merchant Taylor's.

Rob Lawrence finished a counter-attack after ten minutes to give Rover the lead.

But OMT drew level before the break from a short corner.

Rover were kept in the game by Chris Slatter who saved a penalty, but OMT broke through ten minutes from time.

Roger Bates grabbed an equaliser as Witney forced a 1-1 draw at Chalfont St Peter.

Other scores: Aylesbury 4, Wallingford 3; Enfield 2nd 4, Witney 2nd 2 (J Wise, T Robertson); Witney 3rd 5 (N Vigar, R Bloomfield, K Gregory, P Allen, P O'Brien), Milton Keynes 6th 0.