MINSTER Lovell were unable to close the gap on fellow strugglers Ducklington in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, as they were held to a 1-1 home draw, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.

Eddy Dunn netted for bottom side Minster, but Jack Scott equalised for the visitors.

Combe leapfrogged visiting Charlbury Town with a 3-2 win.

Charlie Ibbotson, Matt Baker and Ethan Penney scored for the hosts, while Duncan Fitzgerald and Craig McCallum replied in vain.

A Paul Rose goal was enough to give Hanborough a 1-0 win at Witney Royals, ending the home side’s six-game unbeaten run.

In Division 2, Minster Lovell Res had three players sent off during their 5-1 loss at Witney Wanderers, with a fourth seeing red after full-time.

Mykel Ryan was sent off after a foul in his penalty area, with Cody Davies and Neil Crozier dismissed following a confrontation with the referee.

Alex Coutts then saw red after the whistle.

The hosts twice missed from the spot, but eased to victory thanks to Ben Border (2), Bernie Crumlish, Stu Morrison and Josh Walkington. Jack Booth replied for Minster.

Omar Semlali and Charlie Harper gave Spartan Rangers Res a 2-1 win over Kingham All Blacks.

Jack Morton and Jason Lonsdale hit a hat-trick each as Premier Division leaders Carterton Town A demolished Division 3 side Middle Barton 10-1 in the last eight of the Fred Ford Cup.

Carl Williams struck twice, Liam Aspey netted and there was also an own goal, with Josh Hunt scoring the away side’s consolation.

Division 1 side Stonesfield edged Tower Hill Stars, of Division 3, 5-4 thanks to Peter Searle (2), Lloyd Belcher, Tim Wyatt and Sam Hart.

Kevin Davies (2) registered for the hosts alongside Will Graham and James Scott.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 3: Corinthians 7 (F Webb 2, H Puffitt, S King, D Smith, L Cuthbert, og), Bourton Rov Res 1 (J Harding).

Div 4: Brize Norton Res 4 (J Hutchins, O Puddle, R Hook, D Wanless), FC Hollybush Res 2 (D Cooper, A Hyatt); Eynsham SSC Res 1 (D Mobey), Aston Res 3 (N Angus 2, S Duthie); Stonesfield Res 2 (J Baker, N Clarke), Combe Res 2 (B Molyneux 2); Wootton Res 3 (M Steers 2, J Cooke), Chadlington Res 2 (C Jefferies, J Hazelwood); Wychwood Forest Res 2 (S Harris, S Brooksbank), Charlbury Res 4 (S Cleaver, D Potter, G Jones, M Cox).

Jack Busby Memorial Trophy: Hailey Res 3 (C King, T Dix, D Lewington), Milton Res 1 (D Hooton).

Junior Cup: Aston 4 (R Hewer 2, G Preston, J Austin), Moreton Rgrs 2 (H Peters, D Toon); FC Hollybush 2 (J Brownrigg 2), Milton 1 (S Pearce); FC Nomads 3 (C Laurence 2, D Craig), North Leigh A 2 (C Horne, P O’Hare); Hanborough Res 1 (D Smith), Spartan Rgrs 4 (D Cross, J Grant, R Marchbank, B Allen).

Supplementary Cup: Kingham AB Res 0, Tower Hill 9 (L Bartlett 3, J Lawrence 2, A Bolley 2, J Simpson, J Harris).