CROWMARSH Gifford finally registered their first North Berks League Division 1 success of the season as they beat fellow strugglers Faringdon Town 3-2, writes PHIL ANNETS.

Richard Evans and Dan Bradbury scored for the visitors, but goals from Tim Holtom, Craig Duncan and James Lee handed hosts Crowmarsh their first taste of victory in the league this season.

Leaders Berinsfield made heavy work of beating ten-man Abingdon Town, eventually winning 3-0 courtesy of goals from Luke Saunders, Max Palmer and Zach Gallagher.

Also winning 3-0 were Wallingford Town at East Hendred, with Ashley Searle, Elliott Westwood and Mickey Bone on the scoresheet.

Saxton Rovers beat Long Wittenham Athletic 2-1 at home thanks to goals from Tom Stanley and Frankie Haines. Ryan Scott netted for Wittenham.

Connor Blayachi and Bertie Procter hit a hat-trick each in Watlington Town’s sensational 7-2 thumping of hosts Marcham in Division 2.

Luke Yeulet scored their seventh, whilst Leighton Jackson and Sam Thomas scored for the home side.

Neil Pimm and Sam Bishop both scored for Hanney United in their 2-1 win at home to Westminster, for whom Mike Hooton scored.

Steventon were also 2-1 winners at Sutton Courtenay, thanks to strikes from Tom O’Reilly and Andy Cooper. Dan Page replied.

Paul Powell grabbed four goals and Gareth Fenton hit a hat-trick as Division 3 leaders Harwell Village romped to a 7-1 home win over Benson Lions.

Tom Hobbs's effort proved in vain for the struggling visitors.

Grove Rangers were also big winners, beating visitors Uffington United 7-0.

Matt Cramp struck a hat-trick, and there were two goals from Will McDonald and further efforts from Grant Summersbee and James Wilkins.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 1: Drayton 0, Lambourn Spts 6 (B Matthews 3, T Eatwell 2, C Hogan); Kintbury Rgrs 7 (C Allsop 3, H Halls 2, R Benham, R Sadler), Dorchester 0.

Div 2: Turnpike Spts 0, Burghclere 5 (A Smith 2, J Gannon, C Quick, J Stockwell).

Div 3: Compton 1 (E Goatley), Hungerford Tn Swifts 2 (G Fisher, D Chamberlain); North Oxford 2 (S Andrews, R Godfrey), Union Street 2 (A Pratchett, J Cunning).

Div 4: Blewbury 1 (R Woods), E Hendred Res 3 (L Eltham 2, T Daley); Faringdon Tn A 4 (J Evans 2, L Farmer, L Redwood-Hanson), Hagbourne Utd 1 (M Churton); Kennington Ath 4 (A Croad, T Briggs, F Sercombe, J Morris); Drayton Res 3 (R Patrick 3).

Div 5: Hagbourne Utd Res 0, Grove Rgrs Res 6 (M Hammond 3, A Coley 2, A Merrett); Steventon Res 2 (C Wilkins, M Trower), N Oxford Res 4 (C Stevens, J Manning, D Moore, L Trinder); Uffington Utd 4 (D Mastalerz 3, J Braham), Hanney 66 Club 1 (B Smith);Wallingford Tn A 6 (A Hayes 2, D Woodley, E Seares, M Stirling, A Gorgo), Marcham Res 1 (S Armstrong).

War Memorial Cup: Newbury Res 4 (A Bullock 3, K Seymour), Didcot Eagles 2 (S Dyer, B Hammond).

AG Kingham Cup: Abingdon Tn Res 0, Kintbury Rgrs Res 1 (J Hobbs); Faringdon Tn Res 3 (D Oyston 3), Burghclere Res 1 (C Adams); Lambourn Spts Res 1 (J Bonner), Hungerford Tn Swifts Res 6 (K Dundas 2, E Annets 2, M Passey, T Fishlock); Watlington Tn Res 1 (D Clifford), Wallingford Tn Res 0.