Oxfordshire champions Banbury Central bowed out of the fours at the English Men's National Championships in the second round at Worthing.

The rink, skipped by Mike Andrew, went down 20-19 to a side from Stute, Derbyshire.

In the first round, Andrew's four were taken to an extra end before securing a 22-21 win over Abington, Northants.

Chadlington, making their debut at the championships, were also first-round casualties with Ron Arthur's side going out 16-10 to Carlisle Subscription.

They had come through the preliminary round with a 24-17 win over an Isle of Wight four.

Hagbourne were another local side to fall at the first hurdle with John Stradling's side going out 21-10 to Shaldon, Devon.