STRUGGLING Eynsham SSC picked up their first Witney & District FA Premier Division win in almost three months as they triumphed 2-1 at home to Minster Lovell, writes HARRY ROSE.

The home side enjoyed their first taste of victory since September thanks to goals from Matty Walker and John Ayres.

Gary Mitchell replied for Minster, who remain just two points clear of bottom place.

Also ending their winless run were Kirtlington, who claimed a first victory in nine weeks with a 3-2 success at Witney Royals.

Debutant Kaylem Patterson netted twice for the visitors, alongside a Shane Probitts strike, with Fabio Fernandes grabbing both goals for Royals.

Chris Maskell and Chris Laurence were on target for FC Nomads, but could not prevent their 5-2 defeat at Bampton United in Division 1.

Joe Paintin struck twice and Tom Boot, Sid Ashley and Daniel Paintin were also on the mark for the home side.

Neil Rose hit a hat-trick and Herbie Hamilton a brace as Hanborough Res won 5-0 at Brize Norton in Division 2.

Kingham All Blacks were held to a 1-1 home draw by rivals Chipping Norton Res.

Rocky Burton found the bottom corner with a towering header to put the visitors into an early lead, but Dom Hemmings ensured the points were shared.

Jimmy Deabill netted his 18th goal of the season to give Division 3 leaders Bletchington a 1-0 home win over Ducklington Res.

Resurgent Wootton claimed a sixth win in seven games, overcoming second-placed Charlbury Town 2-1.

Lee Spencer and Michael Steers were on the mark for the home side, with Sean Godfrey replying for Charlbury.

Shaun Rayfield hit four goals in FC Mills’ 12-1 demolition of visitors Eynsham SSC Res in Division 4.

Danny Rayfield and Jonny Room bagged a hat-trick each and Davy Cooper claimed a brace, while Eynsham’s consolation came from a Stuart Cutts own goal.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 3: Bourton Rov Res 3 (B Hughes, L Mosson, M Payne), FC Hollybush Res 3 (T Stiddard 2, A Hyatt).

Div 4: FC Ascott Res 1 (J Bufton), Wootton Res 2 (D Strain 2); Siege 3 (B Reardon 2, N Howells), Stonesfield Res 3 (S Ke,p, J Gardner, J Newman); Spartan Rgrs A 4 (D Light 2, T Merchant, J Spalding), Brize Norton Res 3 (D Anstee, D Simon, R Duffy).