CHRISTIAN Malford were on the wrong end of a 5-1 thumping as North Bradley continued their rise in Division Two of the Vanitec Computers-sponsored Chippenham & District Sunday League.

Chris Sadd (2), Matty Coles, Craig Brown and Tim Richards shared Bradley's goals with Ian Ramsey netting Malford's consolation.

Bradley sub Martin Belbin also ballooned a penalty over the bar.

Corsham Centre are the new leaders after they defeated Biddestone Arms 5-1. Simon Grey netted twice, Kevin Brown, Nigel Evans and Luke Denham the others and James Lye missed a penalty. Dean Fry pulled one back.

Blue Circle Saints arrested a run of six defeats on the bounce with an 11-3 victory over fellow strugglers Roadrunners.

Martin Hemmens, Wayne Bristow and Luke Smith all hit doubles with Matt Bradley, Dean Wheeler, Lee Miles, Graham Deveney and an own goal making up the tally.

Roadrunners replied with a brace from Lee Kelty and an own goal.

A hotly-disputed penalty two minutes from time gave Holt a 3-2 win away at Spencer Sports.

Tom Pang's hat-trick (one penalty) sealed it as Royston Aust and Ralph Plummer scored for Sports.

Southwick Sports mini-revival of late came to an abrupt end at Somerford as the hosts picked up only their second win of the season with a 3-0 success, Gavin Klukowski (2) and Chris Yeo netting.

Sutton Benger took the lead, but suffered a 3-1 loss to Steeple Ashton after conceding two own goals.

Ricky Kershaw nodded Benger in front only for Ian Dawkins and Steve Gawke to put through their own net and Lee Hayward to round it off.

PREMIER DIVISION

Leaders Sherston Town missed out on an opportunity to move clear as Hullavington snatched a 2-2 draw.

Darren Legg hit a goal in each half for Hullavington while Andy Wicks and Antony Vizard struck Sherston's goals.

Terry's FC defeated reigning champions The Duke 2-1, Matthew Arnold heading the winner after The Duke's Luke Chapman had equalised Richard Clarke's effort.

Calne Town remain in the drop zone after losing 3-0 at home to Bradford News, Russell Francis scoring a hat-trick.

Winsley remain at the foot of the table following their eighth loss 7-1 to Westbury Rangers A.

DIVISION ONE

Biddestone Social dropped from top spot after losing their first game since November 17 last year.

Almost a year to the day since their last defeat, a 2-1 loss at Maud Heath Sports was completed with two goals from Dean Slade. John Lock replied.

Semington Rovers picked up a crucial 3-0 win over fierce rivals Chippenham Sports & Social Club as James Eatough bagged a hat-trick.

The relegation battle between Chippenham Police and Atworth United left the Police rooted at the foot of the table after a 2-0 defeat. Dan Adams and Paul Burns scored the goals.

Trowbridge Harriers enjoyed a 3-0 home win against Colerne despite a missed penalty from player-boss Paul Edwards.

Michael Hillier opened the scoring, but was later sent off, Edwards and Jamie Burbedge adding the others.

DIVISION THREE

Parsons Nose are the winners after All Cannings B's resignation.

While Bradstone Rovers loss of the four points they gained from two victories over Cannings has seen them slip to bottom of the table, Parsons Nose are now five points behind leaders Four Seasons having played three fewer games.

Nose led Bradstone 4-0, thanks to a quartet of goals from Wayne Bailey, and, despite a hat-trick from Rob Lymath, they held on for a 4-3 victory.

Hare & Hounds had a 2-0 win over high-flying Corsham Park Rangers, Niall McLean and Paul Revening netting.

Leaders Four Seasons had Jason Cole dismissed after just 10 minutes, but still beat Potterne 5-2.

Marcus Young (2), Paul Maddox, Steve Hunt and Jason Richie scored with Darren Brown and Johnny Emm replying.

Sir Audley's Arms had goalkeeper John Witts sent off after just eight minutes to defeat Trowbridge Town Supporters Club 4-1.

A hat-trick from Kieran Smith sealed it after Steve Shipway had cancelled out Gavin Targett's opener for the Town.

A goal from Old Lane United's hotshot Ben Husband was unable to save them from a 3-1 defeat by Westbury Rangers B, for whom Shane Rendell scored twice and Dave Jones the other.

DIVISION FOUR

There were convincing victories for all the leading clubs, with Virgin Mobile leading the scoring as they hit 13 without reply against KSM.

Ian Standing bagged four, Mark Hynes, Lee Jones and Justice Ofosu-Apeasah two apiece and Dave Kempthorne, Kevin Challis and Lee Weissenbruch the others.

Early pacesetters King Arms (Trowbridge) recorded their highest win of the season as they crushed Plough 11-0, Scott Askew bagging five.

Tim Coombes (2), Dean Murden, Matt Minns, Jamie Iles and Brad Rawlings added the others.

Classic FC hit seven without reply against Rowde, Dayle Townsend hitting four and Kevin Bridgeman (penalty), Mike Outen and Nick Still the others.

FC Bradford had a comfortable 5-1 win over Old Road Tavern, Robin Walker netting twice with Lee Radwell, Steve Bryant (penalty) and keeper Aaron Harford also from the spot adding the others.

Martin Woolford bagged the consolation.

After six defeats Pack Horse Rangers earned their first victory since mid-September, coming from behind to defeat North Star B 2-1.

Nick Bloodworth gave Star an early lead, but Phil Clark and Dan Jackson won it.

Fascia Graphics returned to winning ways with their first points in five outings.

White Horse FC were beaten 3-1, Jamie Farquharson scoring twice and Andrew Palmer bagging the other as Julian Putt replied.