Minster Lovell took a huge step towards Witney & District FA Premier Division survival with a 6-3 win away to fellow strugglers Hailey, writes Anthony Barlow.

Luke Manning netted twice and Dennis Quinlan also scored for the home side, but a cascade of goals at the other end sealed Hailey’s fate.

Gary Mitchell bagged a brace with Jordan Denley, Andy Horne, Eddy Dunn and James Hector all getting in on the act for Minster.

Carterton Town A missed the chance to go level on points with leaders West Witney when held to a 3-3 draw at Chipping Norton Town.

Mark Corbett, Shaun Collins and Andy McCabe all scored for the hosts, with Carl Williams, Jason Trinder and Jack Morton on target for Carterton.

Hailey Res picked up their first Division 1 point of the season, but failed to close the gap on their rivals as they drew 2-2 away to fellow strugglers Brize Norton.

Bartek Lachwitz and Pawel Bronk scored for the home side, but goals from Dan Lewington and Mark Orpwood ensured the points were shared.

League leaders Kirtlington were surprisingly beaten 2-0 away to Stonesfield, courtesy of goals from Sam Hart and Paul Penny.

Unbeaten Eynsham SSC moved level on points with a 4-1 home win over Spartan Rangers.

Rob Marchbank scored for Spartan, but a brace from Matt Walker and goals from John Ayres and Ryan Stockford saw Eynsham home.

Johnny Fletcher netted a brace to send West Witney into the semi-finals of the Fred Ford Cup with a 2-1 away win over Charlbury.

Tower Hill Stars strengthened their hold on third place in Division 3 by defeating Eynsham A 6-2. Tyler Walker and Jordan Lyne scored for the hosts but goals from Steve Foster, Ashley Overton, James Scott and a brace from Craig Mays sealed the result.

OTHER RESULTS

Premier Div: Bourton Rov 3 (J Forster, J Catling, C Teague), Combe 1 (M Baker).

Div 1: FC Hollybush 3 (S Holder 3), Chadlington 2 (J Morley).

Div 2: Bampton Utd 5 (S Ashley 2, L Hancock, B Liddle, J Day), Witney Wands 4 (S Morrison, B Border, B Crumlish, G Atkinson); Carterton Tn B 5 (O Bush 2, D Sollis, L Beer, R March), Moreton Rgrs 0; Hanborough Res 1 (L James), Milton 3 (A Ayres 2, J Taylor).

Div 3: FC Mills 0, Middle Barton 4 (G O’Donovan, J Fowler, T Bott, J Umney); Tower Hill 3 (L Bartlett, L Smith, L Bolley), Bourton Rov Res 3 (L Mosson, R Temple-Richmond, L White); Witney Royals Res 0, Wychwood Forest 8 (S Harris 4, A Long, D Walkinshaw, T Cairns, D Davenport); Wootton 2 (R Alexander 2), Corinthians 7 (D Smith 3, N Storey 2, F Webb, H Puffitt).

Div 4: Chadlington Res 9 (C Jeffries 3, J Godfrey 3, M North 2, D Austin), Wychwood Forest Res 1 (M Johnson); Kingham AB Res 2 (E Webb 2), Wootton Res 5 (M Stease, L Leggett, K Gustha, D Boulton, J Pease).

Jack Busby Trophy 2nd round: Combe Res 1 (C Elphick), Milton Res 4 (S Hocknell 2, L Breaks, P Mould); Spartan Rgrs Res 4 (O Semlali 2, S Wright, C Harper), Eynsham SSC Res 3 (D Mobey 2, D Clifford).