League newcomers Thatcham Town Harriers opened their Oxford Mail season with a hard earned victory at Horspath Youth. The first half was an even encounter with both sides going close to opening the scoring. Seth Fowler went close when his flick hit the crossbar whilst at the other end ‘keeper Josh Scurr saved well with Max Stradling clearing from the Harriers goal line. With the game goalless Harriers started the second half brightly and with the wind at their back the midfield started to control proceedings. Drew Collins broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when his free kick beat the excellent Horspath ‘keeper. Harriers had to be alert throughout the second period to maintain a clean sheet, however the game was settled with a brace from Bailey Abrams with sharp finishes in the area.