Comrades Club are seven points clear at the top of Group A in the Oxford Summer League after coming from behind to earn a 3-3 away draw at Marlborough Club.

Arthur McIntyre (3,450), Chris Bateman (3,040) and a fortunate win for Chris Iagoe – after his opponent Simon Ellam lost a 8,000 break – put Marlborough 3-0 up.

Chris Alexander, Simon Ellam and Adam Thorn (6,010) kept the leaders unbeaten run intact.

Bletchington Club recorded their first win of the season, beating Didcot Con Club 4-2 at home. Geoff Powell (8,660 & 6,430) and Pete Soanes (5,870 & 4,710) were in good form.

Group B leaders Democrats saw off Gladiators B 5-1 away thanks to Terry Green (11,210 & 5190), Billy Hill (6,490 & 5,370) and John Patey (11,120).

Gladiators A won 6-0 at Royal Standard.

  • Oxford B failed to reach the semi-final of the Inter Area Cup after losing 3-2 at home to Reading B, going out 6-4 on aggregate.

Semi final draw: Oxford A v Northampton A, Reading B v Wallingford A.

  • Oxford Winter League entry forms have been circulated and should be returned by this weekend.