Former Oxford United star Paul Powell’s double gave Didcot Casuals a 2-1 home win over Lambourn Sport in Division 1, writes PHIL ANNETS.

Adrian Mooney replied for Lambourn, but it wasn’t enough and the victory sees Didcot form part of a trio of teams on six points at the top.

Drayton are still looking for their first point after losing 3-2 at home to Kintbury Rangers.

Dan Curran gave the basement boys a first-half lead, only for Scott Bowers (2) and Ross Lamonby to turn the game in the visitors’ favour.

Ben Taboada clawed one back for Drayton.

Faringdon Town came from behind to beat strugglers Harwell Village 2-1.

Brendan Morris put Harwell in front in the first minute.

But strikes from Martyn Hathaway and Richard Evans secured the points for Faringdon.

Harwell International drew 3-3 at home to Childrey United.

Tom Couling and an Aaron Gray double registered for Harwell with James Wilkins, William MacDonald and Tom North netting for the visitors.

Benson AFC midfielder Damien Rigozzi faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a horrific leg injury during the 6-0 win over Steventon which saw them take over at the top of Division 2.

The incident happened in a challenge with the Steventon keeper, which saw play held up while Rigozzi, 25, was taken to hospital by ambulance where he had an emergency operation on Sunday morning on his left shin to repair two tendons and deep gashes.

Benson manager Lee Matt-hews, who is also a trained physio, said: “It was a nasty collision. The keeper came rushing out. It was a 50-50 challenge and Rigozzi came off worst. It was accidental.

“The injury was horrific. I knew it was bad when I pulled his sock down.

“Damien hasn’t had much luck. He has broken a wrist and a foot in the last few years. It’s such a shame because he is such a talented footballer.

“He had to have two tendons reattached, some muscle tissue reattached as well as four inner stitches and 16 on the outside.”

Rigozzi had scored before he suffered the injury, and Matthews added: “It’s a massive blow to lose him because he is our midfield playmaker. He’s going to be out for at least six weeks I would say.

“Play was held up while we waited for the paramedics to arrive, but the players were determined to play on and win the game for Damien.

“He scored a goal before he was injured, but he was gutted because his midfield partner (Chris Roberts) scored a hat-trick.”

Andrew Ellis and Rob Lyons completed Benson’s tally.

Saxton Rovers Res moved up to second after a hard fought 3-2 win at Botley United.

Steve Steptoe bagged a brace alongside a Frankie Haines effort for Saxton, with Andy and Chris Potter both on the scoresheet for Botley.

Marcham maintained their perfect start to the season with a 5-1 home win over Bampton Town, thanks to goals from Ben Harrison (2), Nick Lewis, Lewis Hill and Matt Banks. Dan Oyston replied for Bampton.

Sam Powell and Jamie Dutton scored the goals in East Hendred’s 2-0 home win over Hanney United.

Wootton & Dry Sandford Res got their first points on the board in Division 3 with a 4-2 victory against Faringdon Town Res.

Steve Madge, Tom Srawley, Warren Ireson and a Darren Webster (penalty) did the damage. Mark Podbery scored both Faringdon goals.

Simon Crayton also scored twice as Lambourn Sports Res took over at the top with a 3-0 home win over Kintbury Rangers Res.

Ricky Davis also netted.

Uffington United claimed their first point in a 2-2 draw at home to Shrivenham A.

John Gould and Matt Cramp were on target for Uffington, with Jordan Williams and Matt Howe replying.

Pete Byrne, Phil Corcoran and Kevin Coles scored for Coleshill United in their 3-1 home win over Stanford in the Vale, for whom Dan Pugh netted.

Dave Murphy hit a double as Berinsfield kept up their perfect start in Division 4 with a 5-2 home win over Steventon Res.

Chris Murphy, Barry Haydon and Luke Saunders also netted for Berinsfield, with Tom Holloway and Dave Neale replying for Steventon.

Didcot Casuals Res won 6-2 at Challow United.

Liam Jones and Dan Knapp scored two goals apiece, and there was one each from Shaun Birmingham and Gareth Cole for the victors.

Wantage Town A won 2-1 at Faringdon Town A.

Strikes from Andrew Goodchild and Andre Crouch did the damage, with Stuart Sears the Faringdon marksman.

A Dean Harrison double and a Sam Shepherd strike earned Long Wittenham Athletic Res a comfortable 3-0 win over Hagbourne United.

Radley United and East Hendred Res drew 1-1.

Kieran Russell’s strike for Radley was cancelled out by Ash Simmonds for Hendred.

Hanney United Res marched on at the top of Division 5 with a 3-2 home win over Appleton Stars.

Martin Swannell, Andy Pole and Andrew Alder won it for Hanney, with Appleton replying through Mike Catherall and an own goal.

Marcham Res maintained their own 100 per cent start by winning 3-2 at Hagbourne United Res.

Cameron Thomas, Stuart Armstrong and an own goal made up Marcham’s tally, with Hagbourne replying through a Richard Hathaway penalty and Andy Lawrence.

Didcot Casuals A and Faringdon Town B shared the spoils in a 4-4 draw.

Nick Guiry (2), Darryl Harper and Jamie Slipper scored for Didcot.

Nigel Hume (2), Louis Bowers and Lee Quegan responded for Faringdon.

Danny Parry hit a perfect hat-trick in Saxton Rovers’ 4-1 defeat of Crowmarsh Gifford in the North Berks Charity Shield first round.

Parry struck with his left foot, right foot and his head.

Michael Beal netted the other Saxton goal, with Danny Woods replying.