FRESHFORD United closed the gap at the top of Division Two of the Trowbridge League (sponsored by Premier Training and Development) with a 2-0 victory against Broughton Gifford Reserves.

In an excellent game Mike Bergnach put United ahead with a penalty after 50 minutes. Broughton also had a penalty which was well saved by keeper Chris Birleson. Tom Armstrong sealed victory with his 75th minute strike.

Leaders Trowbridge Town Reserves were held 1-1 by Steeple Ashton. Town keeper Dave Burrows denied Ashton during the first half which could have seen the visitors 3-0 up. Ashton took a 76th minute lead when Steve Wells' shot was pushed out for substitute Andy Pritchard to net. A superb volley from Chris Tricker got Town level after 80 minutes. In the last minute Ashton keeper Chris Bratton pulled off a brilliant save to deny substitute Neil Kirkpatrick a winner for town.

Steve Foord scored twice for Lavington and Easterton in the opening 15 minutes against Cross Keys Rowde. Foord's game ended after 20 minutes when he was sent off. Keys got level with two goals from Andy Morrison either side of half-time. The visitors then took both points with further goals from James Down, Morrison and Johnathon Knight.

Rudloe earned a point at Bratton Reserves despite having a player sent off at 3-2 down. Jamie Bloor put Bratton 1-0 up before Chris Young and Luke Risbrook put Rudloe ahead. Simon Dolbear equalised for Bratton before half-time, with Kevin Farrar giving them a 3-2 lead. Matt Dancey got Rudloe level to make the final score 3-3.

Steve Lewin got both Hilperton United's goals in a 2-1 win against Bradford Sports Reserves.

Broughton Gifford set the pace in Division One after a 2-0 win against Heytesbury. Matt Coles put Gifford ahead in 15 minutes following a solo run through the middle. Steve Jacques settled the game with a brilliant cross shot on 60 minutes.

Castle Combe kept in touch at the top with a hard fought win at Bradford Sports. Jamie Winks scored twice inside 20 minutes as Combe dominated the early stages. Sports battled back getting a goal from Mike Spong before wasting three chances in the last 10 minutes to earn a deserved point.

Deverills moved into third place with a 2-1 victory against Bradford Town Reserves. Town led at the interval with a goal from John Williams. The home side's Oliver Worts scored twice to settle the game.

Dursley Arms had the better of the first half but only had Marc Sheppard's superb volley as reward against Frome Sportshouse. The visitors were the better side after the break and earned a point through Damien Mead.

Barry Holloway gave Seend United a 1-0 interval lead against Bratton. Holloway missed a second half penalty early in the second half. It was a costly miss as Bratton collected both points with goals from Marc Lanfear and Mark Flanagan.

Deverills Reserves continue to dominate in Division Three as they went six points clear of nearest rivals Foresters Arms. Deverills won 4-0 at Bradford United 201 with goals from Simon Mead (2), Mark Sprangle and Danny Hargreaves.

Apetito took a 3-0 interval lead against Bromham Reserves. Ross Charters and Nigel Penelhum both scored with long range strikes to add to Jason Carter's goal. Apetito squandered chances after the break with the only goal going to Richard Dyke for Bromham.

Stuart Harris put Castle Combe Reserves 1-0 up against Hilperton United Reserves. Pete Ross levelled the scores before Scott McMullen got Combe's second half winner.