Oxford Hawks Ladies maintained their unbeaten record in Division 1 of the Trysports Three Counties League with a 2-1 victory over City of Oxford.
A series of penalty corners brought the breakthrough for Hawks, Wendy Gundry putting them ahead with the help of a deflection.
A barrage of first-time shots from Sarah Dawson and Hannah Williamson all found the target, but the City keeper produced a string of outstanding saves.
City levelled early in the second half from a penalty corner, but Hawks clinched the winner as the unmarked Sarah Dawson slotted the ball into an the empty net.
Hawks could have sealed the game with a penalty flick, but Sue Clark's attempt was saved by the keeper.
West Witney 2nd gave away three points with some poor marking resulting in a 3-1 defeat at home to Wycombe Rye.
Central defender Katie Frost kept Wycombe at bay until the visitors took the lead from a skilfully deflected short corner. After the interval, Witney equalised through youngster Carly Scott, who scored for the third week in succession. But Wycombe were given the space to score two more goals.
Rover 2nd maintained their 100 per cent record in Division 2 with a 3-0 win over Gerrards Cross.
Sue Luke scored the first, deflecting in a penalty corner strike, and Clare Dunne then set up Sam Sandham for No 2. Dunne scored the third early in the second half.
Abingdon came from a goal down to see off Windsor 2-1.
After a goalless first half, Abingdon conceded a soft goal but replied instantly as Sue Randall stole the ball just outside the D and crossed for Ellen King to score. The same combination produced a second goal.
A spirited Pilgrims performance was not enough to take away Newbury's unbeaten Division 3 record and they went down 4-2.
Laura Dean scored an individual goal to give Pilgrims the lead, but Newbury replied twice eithere side of the break, before Lynn Fathers reduced the arrears.
Jo Timmis hit a hat-trick as Bicester beat City of Oxford 6-0 in Division 4. Lou Blackburn netted twice with Arianne Butler completing the tally.
Two goals from Catherine Forteath earned Wychwood a 2-0 victory over Carterton in Division 5, while Bicester 2nd went down 3-0 to Scarlet Runners.
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