OXFORD City Ladies went back to the top of Thames Valley Counties U18 Division 1 with a 4-0 win at home to Northampton Town.

All City’s goals came in an outstanding first-half display and began when Courtney Sumner stroked home a penalty after being brought down on seven minutes.

On 13 minutes she got her second with a stunning 25-yard strike.

Ellie Larkin made it 3-0 in the 18th minute and on the stroke of half-time Kiera Isaac added the fourth with a determined run and finish.

City could not add to their tally after the break, but held firm to preserve a clean sheet