KEN Charles scored a brace as Banbury United brushed aside Warrington Town in Vanarama National League North.

Oxford United loanee Aidan Elliott-Wheeler crossed for Charles to smash home from the edge of the area with just five minutes on the clock.

Elliott-Wheeler doubled the lead after quarter of an hour when he sidestepped a couple of Town defenders and curled a shot past Dan Atherton from 10 yards.

Six minutes into the second period, Charles headed in Jack Tompkins’ right-wing cross to give the Puritans a three-goal advantage.

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Didcot Town claimed their first win of the season in Southern League Premier South with a 1-0 victory at home to Winchester City.

Seth Humphries scored the only goal of the game with a composed finish inside the penalty box.

Piers Walton and a George Gilmore own goal saw Kidlington beat North Leigh 2-0 in the first round of qualifying in the FA Trophy. Thame United were beaten 5-0 at home to Badshot Lea.

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