ALCHESTER remain second-from-bottom in Southern Counties North after a 23-3 home defeat to Drifters.

Adam White scored Alchester’s solitary points via a first-half penalty.

Both he and Adam Thompson were yellow-cared as Drifters led 15-3 at half-time.

Rob Willis and Alex Rankin scored tries for Drifters, with Olly Ashton converting both and adding a penalty.

Matthew Brown completed the visitors’ tally with two penalties.

Alchester hope to kick-start their season at fellow strugglers High Wycombe on Saturday.

Wallingford, who are just one place above Alchester, lost 33-31 in a thriller at home to Royal Wootton Bassett.