Chris Thomas bagged a four-timer as AC Finstock beat Minster Lovell 6-4 in the Premier Division of the Witney & District FA.
Leigh Travers and Jed Riddy bagged a brace apiece for the hosts, but Thomas’s haul, and goals from Jim Baughan and Jason Blackman, won it for Finstock.
Combe recorded one of the best results in their history with a 1-0 win over champions Hailey.
Combe, promoted from Division 1 two seasons ago, kept up their perfect record with an Ali Morrison strike.
A late equaliser from Dan Harwood preserved FC Chequers’ unbeaten start to the season with a 2-2 draw at North Leigh A to take them to the top of Division 1.
Two goals from Sam Doherty gave North Leigh the lead, Mo Semlali replying.
A long-range lob from Harwood in the dying minutes gave Chequers a point.
Freeland A blew a 4-0 lead to lose 5-4 against West Witney Res in Division 3.
Goals from Steve Carvey (2), Darius Hodaei and Aiden Williamson, put Freeland firmly in control, but second-half strikes from Alex Bolley (2), Jamie Goodwin, Josh Sullivan and an Alex Randell own goal sealed the turnaround for Witney.
OTHER SCORERS Div 1: FC Mills 2 (S Miller, M Duerden), Hanborough Res 0; Spartan Rangers 3 (J Reeves, M Townsend, D Crossman), Witney Royals 1 (M Thompson); Ducklington Res 3 (F Clarke 2, D Tolley), Chipping Norton 0.
Div 2: Milton 3 (D Fletcher, J Bufton, K Robbins), Spartan Res 0; Hailey Res 0, Brize Norton Res 1 (L O’Brien); Witney Royals Res 2 (A Cross 2), Charlbury Tn Res 0; Carterton A 3 (I Sparkes, R Styles, M Cornish); Aston Res 3 (M Britt, D Godden, T Green), FC Mills Res 2 (J Hare, P Tierney); Middle Barton 3 (A Scearce 2, J Eaglestone), Two Rivers 2 (B Lachwicz, G Kacorowski).
Div 3: FC Chequers Res 1 (D Bilton), Minster Lovell Res 3 (P Hanley, C Nyenya, D Reddington); Chipping Norton Res 3 (R Townsend 2, M Barnes), North Leigh B 1 (J Timms); Tackley 2 (R Hatton, D Walker), Kingham AB Res 2 (M Harding, R French).; Witney Royals A 3 (M Webb, A Hicks, J Crosby pen), Eynsham SSC 2 (J Ayres 2).
Div 4: Eynsham A 8 (J Reeve 3, R Thompson 2, S Jones 2, J Maton), Combe Res 2 (A Dennison 2); Ducklington B 0, Carterton Pumas 4 (W Andrew, K Lace, S Willis, C Naughton); Corinthians 6 (R Meredith 2, A Sanderson 2, D Mobey, K Indge), Eynsham SCC Res 5 (P Meredith 3, S Fisher, M Ryder); Marlborough 3 (T O’Dowda, J Clements, S Foreman), Wychwood Res 3 (M Jupp, C McNeal, M Herbert).
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