OXFORD A moved into the third round of the Inter-Area Cup after knocking out a strong Wallingford A side 7-3 on aggregate.

The result was never really in doubt with Oxford holding a 4-1 advantage from the first leg.

Although losing the first game, wins from Steven Sheard (14,140) and Mark Trafford (13,590) sealed overall victory.

Dennis Atkins made it 2-2, before captain Kevin Godfrey ensured an emphatic success with 12,080 in the final match to seal a fine win.

Oxford C hold a 3-2 lead over Portsmouth in another second-round clash.

Martyn Wood, Keith Hollis and Sid Ponting put Oxford 3-0 ahead, but Portsmouth hit back to win the final two matches and give themselves hope in the return leg on Thursday, May 11.

In the C Team Shield, Oxford Ladies lost 4-1 at Wycombe C.

Pauline Withey was the sole Oxford victor, claiming the opening game with 7,870 (break 7,350).

  • VIKINGS beat West Oxford Democrats Club 4-1 in the Group A Team Knockout.

Allan Lacey, Bob Allsworth, Alan Oliver and Pete Ewins won to set up a clash with Kennington, who defeated Masons A 3-2.

Kevin Godfrey was Vikings’ hero, coming from behind to beat Maxi McDonnell in the deciding match.

  • IN the league, Section 2 champions Gladiators A beat their B side 4-1, while Marlborough Club beat Dolphin by the same scoreline in their final match of the season.

TONIGHT'S FIXTURES

Section 2: Gladiators A v Dolphin, Headington Conservative Club v Gladiators B.