SOUTHERN COUNTIES NORTH

BICESTER came up just short in a 29-28 defeat at home to High Wycombe.

Matty Duncalf, Dave Behan and Matt Dye scored tries. Andy Cooke converted two and three penalties.

Wallingford had just a Phil Dawes penalty to show from a 43-3 home defeat to leaders Stow-on-the-Wold.

Alchester host Royal Wootton Bassett on Saturday, while the remainder of the league take a break.