Oxfordshire A made it two wins out of two in Group 2 of the English Short Mat Association Inter County Competition with a 25-15 victory over leaders Herefordshire A at Benson.

The 178-145 triumph on shots saw Oxon go second, a point behind Herefordshire.

Oxon's victory was built around a clean sweep of wins by the pairs of Jan and Barry Hayward, who came out on top 10-7 and 19-8, and Betty Dibley and Neil Pratley, who chalked up 17-7 and 15-7 victories.

John Cole also enjoyed a brace of wins in the singles, taking his games 14-11 and 20-5.

The four of Peter Collett, Kevin Howarth, Edith Knight and Rodney Knight also scored well with a 14-3 win and a 6-6 draw.

Oxon A 178 (25pts), Hereford A 145 (15) (Oxon details)

Singles: Carol Robbins won 17-7 & lost 22-10; John Cole won 14-11 & 20-5.

Pairs: Jan & Barry Hayward won 10-7 & 19-8; Betty Dibley & Neil Pratley won 17-7 & 15-7.

Triples: Margaret Strang, Ted Mills & Les Gray lost 13-7 & 11-6; Don Sirett, Brian Smith & Barrie James won 13-7 & lost 8-7.

Fours: Peter Collett, Kevin Howarth, Edith Knight & Rodney Knight won 14-3 & drew 6-6; Brian Scholes, Helen Skidmore, Marie Weller, Chic Iles won 9-6 & lost 9-2.