VIKINGS Club suffered their third successive home defeat in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League.

The Premier Section team were beaten 3-2 by Section 1 outfit Berinsfield Club to continue their poor run of form.

Tony Broadway (4,250), Phil McFarland (5,880) and John Boal were victorious for Berinsfield.

For Vikings, Mike Jones defeated Geoff Mace 7,460- 1,979 and Pete Ewins beat Craig Mace 7,400-3,150 – both against the break – but their teammates were unable to pick up the crucial third point.

Vikings are now five points behind leaders Kennington Club, after they beat Section 2 side Gladiators Club B 3-2 at home.

Mark Johnson won against the break and brother Grant defeated Steven Sheard for Gladiators’ points.

However, Mark Trafford (8,410), Ian Gordon (7,260) and Pauline Withey (6,410) proved too strong as Kennington took the points.

TONIGHT’S MATCHES

Masons v Vikings, Didcot CC v Gladiators A, Gladiators B v Headington CC, Berinsfield v Kennington, Marlborough v Democrats.