Cheshunt 2, Oxford City 0: Oxford City crashed to their fourth successive defeat in all competitions as they came away empty-handed from last night's Ryman League Division 1 North trip to Hertfordshire.

The home side, who are third in the league, went ahead after only seven minutes through Darrell Cox.

For City, Sam Shepperd sent a neat ball forward for Colin Simpson, but he was denied a strike when Andy Keepence cleared the danger.

Robert Cruse's free-kick into the area then caused panic in the Cheshunt goalmouth, but no-one could apply the finishing touch.

Steve Benbow made an excellent save to deny Ryan Harris.

On 41 minutes, Cheshunt got their second. City's defence failed to cut out a centre, allowing Steve Wales to score from close in.

In the second half, Wales fired wide for the home side, while at the other end, Chris Harper's shot went straight into the hands of the keeper.

Cox then missed a chance to score his second and Cheshunt's third.

Although City dominated the rest of the game, they failed to set up any worthwhile chances.

Oxford C: Benbow, Cruse, Dark, Antonowicz, Brown, Shepherd (Smillie 45), Champelovier, Ballard, Simpson (Prescott 61), Harper, Crosby. Sub not used: Lee.