JUST half a point separates the top two in Section 1 of the Johnson Buildbase Oxford League, writes PETE EWINS.

Chasers Berinsfield closed the gap with a 5-0 win at home to Masons B.

Craig Mace (13,610) and Geoff Mace (9,040) were on song, backed up by wins from Tony Broadway, Phil McFarland, and John Boal.

West Oxford Democrats stayed on top thanks to a 4-1 win over visitors Gladiators Club A.

Eddie Tebby (5,600) and Sandra Tebby (3,260) put the hosts 2-0 up, before Bert Lovegrove (3,520) pulled a game back.

John Patey (4,180) and Billy Hill (3,360) made it 4-1.

Gladiators B top Section 2 by half a point after losing 3-2 at home to Premier Section side Vikings Club.

RESULTS

Gladiators Club B 2, Vikings 3; Headington Con Club 4, Marlborough 1; Berinsfield 5, Masons B 0; Masons A 2, Didcot CC 3; Democrats 4, Gladiators Club A 1.

Tonight’s fixtures

Vikings v Masons A, Gladiators Club A v Kennington, Masons B v Democrats, Didcot Con Club v Headington Con Club, Marlborough v Berinsfield.