BASEMENT side Brize Norton closed the gap at the bottom of the Witney & District FA Premier Division to just one point with a shock 2-1 win over Charlbury Town, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.

A Dan Frizzell brace was enough for the hosts, despite Craig McCallum’s reply for Charlbury.

Two goals from Jason Lonsdale, as well as Tommy Burns and Mike Bolt goals, gave runaway leaders Carterton Town A a comfortable 4-1 win at home to Chipping Norton Town.

Keiran Watts scored the consolation for Chippy.

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Hailey edged out Hanborough 4-3 in a thrilling contest to move up to second position in the table.

Aston Leach, Liam Harris and Neil Rose scored for the relegation-threatened visitors, but a Jack Wood double, and goals from Luke Manning and Ash Mills were enough to hand Hailey the points.

In Division 1, the bottom two faced off as FC Nomads held home side Kingham to a 2-2 draw.

Darren Craig bagged both goals for Nomads, while Ash Thornton and Ian Widdows scored for Kingham, leaving both sides four points adrift of safety.

At the top of the table, leaders Bourton Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw at home to North Leigh A.

Adam Webley scored for the hosts, with North Leigh’s Lee Moseley bringing parity to the scoreline.

Chadlington saw off visitors FC Hollybush 3-1 with two goals from Steve Hunt and another from Matt Brock. Dan Search scored for the away side.

Aston eased to a comfortable 4-1 win at Eynsham SSC.

John Griffiths scored for the hosts but goals from Ross Flemming (2), Warren Austin and Graham Carter earned Aston all three points.

Carterton Rangers leapfrogged visitors Kirtlington into second place in Division 2 with a 2-0 victory.

Ben Pearce and Carl Shirley found the back of the net for the home side.

Leaders Stonesfield continued their dominance as they defeated Ducklington Res 5-2, thanks to goals from Mike Phipps, Paul Penney, Pete Searle, Nick Clarke and Tom Green.

Milton’s fine run of form came to screeching halt as they crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Witney Wanderers.

Two goals from Tom Gregory and further efforts from Stuart Morrison, Andrew Thomson and Harry Sklavounes completed a miserable afternoon for the visitors.

Promotion-chasing Tower Hill threw away a three-goal lead as they drew 4-4 at home to Witney Royals Res in Division 3.

Mikey Piper put the Royals ahead, but the hosts soon appeared to be cruising to victory as they led 4-1 thanks to two goals from Luke James and other efforts from Jesse Lawrence and Leigh Smith.

Jamie Goodwin then missed the chance to extend their lead further from the penalty spot, sparking a disastrous collapse as Piper doubled his tally and a brace of own goals handed Royals a point.

Combe are through to the second round of the Witney Junior Cup following their 2-1 home victory over Spartan Rangers.

Ethan Penney scored twice for the hosts, with Matt Howard claiming the sole Spartan response.