Tony French's strike gave Witney a 1-0 win over Harrow to move a step nearer the safety zone in South League Area Division 2.
In a second match, however, they lost 2-1 at home to Leighton Buzzard.
Witney defended stoutly through Paul Green and Pat Daniels, but were always finding it difficult against a more skilful side.
Leighton Buzzard went 2-0 up before Jon Cripps pulled one back for Witney.
Other scores: Sonning 2nd 6, Witney 2nd 0; Bicester 3rd 1, Witney 3rd 0.
Wallingford tournament: Rover Oxford U12 1, Tilsey Tigers 1 (Rover won 3-2 on penalty flicks).
County junior matches: Oxon U13 1 (T Roche), Berks U13 0; Berks U14 2, Oxon U14 4 (M Baggs 3, N Wynd).
*Oxford Hawks have received an invitation to play in a tournament in Leipzig, Germany on August 24-26, to celebrate the German club's 100th anniversary.
*City of Oxford's Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional clash with Milton Keynes at Brookes University was called off because of snow and ice
Henley lost 3-0 at Sunbury.
City 2nd stay top of their league, despite a 4-0 crushing at Staines 2nd, because second-placed PHC Chiswick 2nd also lost.
Other scores: City 3rd 0, M Keynes 3rd 4; Enfield 3rd 1, City 4th 2 (R Brown 2).
Wessex Masters League: Havant Vets 5, City Bulls 1 (G Horwood).
*Oxford University are building up to the Varsity Match at Milton Keynes on March 6 with a game away to the Army tomorrow (6pm). They are also due to play Teddington in the men's HA Cup at Iffley Road on Sunday, February 11 (2pm).
*Oxfordshire Umpires Association hold a Level 1 umpiring course at Banbury Road North on Tuesday February 20 and 27. The exam will take place on Tuesday, March 6.
Contact is Sue Barker on 01295 721785 or 07931 306213.
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