WATLINGTON Town missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of Division 1 as they crashed 5-1 at East Hendred, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.

Jordan Parrott’s brace led the way, with further goals from Mike Hooton, Steffan Thomas and Aiden Di-Toro in the North Berks League clash.

Jake Braim was on target for Watlington, whose cause was not helped when they had a player sent off in the first half.

Berinsfield defeated Cholsey United 5-2 thanks to a double from Max Palmer and further goals from David Murphy, Simon Kenny and Michael Hinkin.

Saxton Rovers ran out 6-4 victors over North Oxford.

Kyle Allsworth hit a hat-trick, with Niall Hodgkins (2) and Daniel Parry also on the mark.

Ebrima Saidy scored all four goals for North Oxford.

In Division 3, Watlington Town Res ran in seven goals as they beat Berinsfield Res 7-3.

There were two goals apiece for Tom Bowden and Andy Gray,

And there were further strikes from Liam Cox, David Heycock and Jaiden Hawkins.

Josh Hawkins (2) and Josh Axtell replied for Berinsfield.

Grove Rangers progressed into the second round of the North Berks Cup when they beat fellow Division 2 outfit Kingston Colts 2-0.

Ollie O’Hanlon and Rob Joyce were on target.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 2: Lambourn Sports Res 5 (J Amor 2, P Owen, M Keel, M Amor), Long Wittenham Res 3 (J Webster, G Crowley, J Bishop).

Div 3: Letcombe Res 3 (T Beal, R Lawrence, J McGahey), Marcham Res 1 (T Faulkner); Uffington Utd 5 (K Arnold 2, R Philips, P Fletcher, B Hutchings), Steventon Res 2 (D Taylor, A Waclawek); Drayton Res 10 (M Stephens 4, M Sheppard 3, L Meeham 2, A Jones), North Oxford Res 2.

Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup 2nd round: Saxton Rovers Res 2 (A Smith 2), Steventon 1 (J Green); Wantage Tn A 3 (J Giles, N Gordon, A Smith), Sutton Courtenay 2; Long Wittenham 0, Wargrave 5; Harchester 2, Faringdon Tn Res 1.