Oxfordshire Shield

Wes Bartlett scored 17 points as Faringdon defeated Didcot 27-14 in the first round.

Bartlett opened the scoring with a penalty, but Didcot hit back with tries from Paul Parlett and David Franks, both converted by Paul Costello.

Faringdon’s pack then took control and Gavin Hunt’s try, converted by Bartlett, reduced the arrears.

After the break, Bartlett slotted a penalty, then converted Darren Clark’s try.

Bartlett converted his own try to complete the win.