Chippenham Sunday League

The only goal of the game came in the first period via Simon Drewitt, which took his season's tally to 26.

Biddestone Social and Westbury Rangers A could possibly catch Lavington and with seven games to play Rangers, runners up last term, are expected to go one better this time.

Both teams recorded 1-0 successes in midweek against respective opponents All Cannings FC and Corsham Cricket Club.

In an incident packed match at home to Cannings, that saw four red cards James Ashford-Brown, Charlie Collier, James Oram for Cannings and Social's James Tindall and two missed penalties, it was Steve Healy's stunning 18 yard volley that won the game for Biddestone on 59 minutes.

Biddestone's Tim Tasker blasted his spot kick over the bar in the seventh minute while Nick Oram had a penalty saved by stand-in keeper Kevin Banks two minute from time.

Westbury Rangers had the perfect pick me up after losing out in the Knockout Cup final, Marc Lanfear's goal was enough to see them claim the points over the Cricket Club.

Rangers continue to look a good bet for the title as their 3-0 victory over Trowbridge Harriers on Sunday saw them move to within five points of the leaders. Paul Beavers (2) and Pete Ayton shared the goals.

Biddestone continue to be a threat and they stayed in touch courtesy of a 4-0 home success over Hullavington. John O'Meara started and finished the scoring, while a tremendous left footed volley from John Lock and a bizarre goal from Neil Harlock completed the rout.

All Cannings' brave fight to stay in the top flight ended in despair as Bradford News relegated the villagers with a 3-1 win. Charlie Powell's snap shot and Russell Francis (2) put them in charge before Oram hit a late consolation for Cannings.

The ten-men of Box Rovers took the lead against Corsham Cricket Club courtesy of a brilliant Tom Smith header, only for the Cricketers to level through Frank Rogers' scrambled effort. Rovers reclaimed the lead when Jason Walsh lashed home a blinding strike and they wrapped up the points through Craig Fullam's stunning brace for a 4-1 victory.

DIVISION ONE

IF any team is going to bring Corsham Centre's amazing winning run to an end it could be Winsley whose 8-1 triumph over Chippenham Police was their 12th on the bounce.

Jamie Oliver (2), Chris Birleson (3), Nick Ridout (2) and Robert Smith were on target in a commanding performance. Jason Roberts netted the consolation from the penalty spot.

Winsley stretched their winning sequence at the weekend as they moved into second spot, defeating The Horse & Groom 6-1. Gary Higdon netted a glorious treble in the first half hour to set Winsley on their way. Chris Birleson added two and Tom Robinson completed the half dozen, while Tim Beecham scored for the Horse.

North Star A's Pete Thornton missed a hatful of chances but the Star did enough to secure a 2-1 win over Wingfield for whom Ian Williams wiped out Dale Smith's opener with a diving header. Tommy Ludford hit the Star's winner.

Corsham Centre are no doubt the team to beat, and they enhanced their title credentials with their 19th win of the campaign. A goal after 25 minutes, created and scored by the hard working Simon Gray, was the only difference between the Centre and opponents Colerne at half time.

After the interval the Centre took the ascendancy as James Lye found his scoring boots to score a hat-trick, the third being a thunderous shot that cannoned in off the bar. Substitute Scott Lye rounded things off with a neat finish to make it 5-0.

North Star followed up their midweek victory with a 3-0 win over local rivals Calne Sunday, Tommy Ludford fired home two but missed from the penalty spot when he had the chance to complete a hat-trick. Dale Smith added number three.

Tom Pang rediscovered his goal scoring form as the striker who had not netted since early March hit six of Holt's goals in their 11-0 defeat of Atworth United. Paul Holmes (2), Roy Hewitt and Andrew Bradford hit their first goals for the villagers with Alan Fodder completing the rout.

Chippenham Police crashed 3-0 to Semington Rovers, making it seven defeats on the bounce. Ian MaGrath was guilty of missing four good opportunities before the Police gifted Rovers the lead when Wesley Bray pounced on an error. Alan Hardman then put through his own goal to make it 2-0 and Josh Mills made sure.

DIVISION TWO

SPENCER Sports won the battle of the Division Two heavyweights and their 2-0 victory over Christian Malford has seen them grab back the initiative in the race for the top spot.

The deadlock was broken by Dan King who curled home a superb free kick from 25 yards, and Spencer's James Taylor scrambled home their second with ten minutes remaining.

Corsham Park Rangers have kept alive their slim chances of avoiding the drop after beating relegation rivals The Crown Devizes 3-1.

Rangers, who hadn't won in their previous nine outings, fell behind to an Ian Brown goal but drew level from the spot after Paul Park was bought down. Rangers keeper Stuart Beeho slotted home to tie the scores.

Chas Young put Rangers ahead and they sealed their first win since early January when Park converted their second penalty.

Sutton Benger's first game since the end of March ended in victory as a Nick Slade treble plus a goal apiece from Chris Miles and Dave Chitson earned them a 5-2 win over Steeple Ashton who replied with goals from Adam Sheppard and Paul Ford.

Liam Brown's second hat-trick of the season helped Southwick Sports finish their season on a high note, a brace from Tom Mann and single from Carl Davies and Andy Colebrooke led Southwick to see off King Alfred 7-2. Gavin Ferris and Nick Still replied for the losers.

DIVISION THREE

TWO wins in four days for Kings Arms over Westbury Rangers B and North Star B have left Chris Carr's team just one win away from promotion to Division Two.

FC Bradford are still on the heels of the champions elect and their 5-2 triumph over Sir Audley's Arms sees them remain in second position with Pig and Whistle United just behind.

In spite of United's 4-2 victory at Classic FC they still need FC Bradford to lose on the season's run in if they are to have any hope of taking second spot. United had to come from 2-0 down to defeat Classic after they had fallen behind to goals from Chris Sheppard and Dayle Townsend. Gareth Evans (2), Aaron Richardson and Richard Allan finding the mark for the winners.

Two goals from Ian Standing saw Virgin Mobile beat North Star B 2-1, who equalised through Dave Smith.

But they were unable to follow up their midweek victory on Sunday when they crashed 6-2 against Trowbridge Town Supporters Club.

White Horse FC gained revenge over rivals Westbury Rangers B as they won 3-1 at the Cement Works.

DIVISION FOUR

WITH only a point required, Bar OC beat Plough to become the first team from any division this term to achieve promotion.

Andrew Webster drilled Mark Hulland's 25-yard cross-field ball home for the lead and the second came soon after.

Powell's quick feet and jink inside set up Hulland and the midfielder's left footed shot dipped into the top corner. Powell and Webster made it 4-0 before Dave Thomas' consolation.

AFC Calne look likely to miss out to Rowde Dynamos for a top two finish despite beating Wanderers 6-2. Dean Fry hit three, Aaron Clegg two and Ryan Kelleher the other. James Starr and Carl McNess replied.

Fascia Graphics fell behind to a Justin Derby goal but hit back to defeat Pack Horse Rangers 2-1. Jeremy Spruce dragged Graphics level and Darren Legg atoned for a missed penalty by hitting the winner.

Fascia could still take third position from Calne, and gave themselves hope by beating KSM 4-1 on Sunday. Neurin Jones gave Fascia the lead which lasted all of 30 seconds as Luke Barrett levelled. Legg headed Fascia back in front and Steve Allison made it 3-1. Mark Smith's penalty 20 minutes from time made sure.

The Crown defeated AFC Springfield 4-2 thanks to a Rob Mitchell hat-trick and Andy Morgan's goal direct from a corner. Chris Andrews and Owen Cranshaw replied.

Cooper Avon and Pack Horse Rangers battled out a seven-goal thriller which Rangers edged 4-3. Shahram Hematti (2), Simon Reid and Stuart Deacon had combined to put Rangers 4-1 up after Steve Kew had given Cooper the lead. A Marcus Underwood penalty and a Shane Thornton goal proved in vain.

Depleted Plough had keeper Ian Thomas to thank for a point on Thursday, drawing 0-0 with AFC Pilot.