KENNINGTON Club have opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League Premier Section, writes PETE EWINS.

A 4-1 away win at Berinsfield Club saw the title favourites stretch their advantage.

Victories for Brian Rose and Mark Trafford (9,330, break 7,700) put the leaders 2-0 up.

Craig Mace pulled a game back with a 4,330-3,660 win over Pauline Withey.

But Kevin Godfrey (11,840, break 9,150) and Steven Sheard’s 10,720 – including the highest away break to date of 9,530 – completed victory.

Wins from Maxi McDonnell, Alan Lowe and Dave Rose gave Masons a 3-2 victory at home to Vikings Club.

Terry Green (3,550), Eddie Tebby (5,680) and Billy Hill (7,000) triumphed as West Oxford Democrats Club won 3-2 at Marlborough Club.

TONIGHT’S MATCHES

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