VIKINGS bounced back from last week’s reverse to win 5-1 at home to West Oxford Democrats Club in Group A of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League, writes PETE EWINS.

Bob Allsworth (5,450 & 5,500), Sean Stratford (6,550 & 3,980), plus a single win from Mick Stratford, did the trick for Vikings, Eddie Tebby replying for Demos.

Vikings need to win 4-2 in their outstanding match at Democrats tonight to take the title after Masons managed a 3-3 draw away at Didcot Conservative Club.

Marlborough Club A are Group B champions by a point after scraping a 3-3 draw over their B side.

Dennis Atkins (3,620 & 6,910) and Adam Ingram (4,200) were their heroes.

Chris Iagoe (3,460) and Chris Bateman (5,140 & 4,940) replied for the B side.

Results

Vikings 5, Democrats 1; Didcot CC 3, Masons 3; Marlborough B 3, Marlborough A 3.