CHIPPENHAM remained top of the GoCrea8 League Central One despite only their second defeat of the season at Sidmouth and Ottery.

An uncharacteristic defensive mistake allowed Sidmouth to take the lead but Chippenham struck back with Tim Elliot tucking in a penalty corner.

Sidmouth regained the lead before Mark Knight levelled again from a penalty corner.

At the start of the second half, Sidmouth scored three goals from penalty corners to wrap up victory.

In East Central One, the summit clash between Chippenham A and Bath Buccs E, eventually went the way of the visitors 3-2, despite goals from Simon Walker and Harry Elias. Corsham lost 6-0 to Devizes A.

Chippenham B came up against a strong Wootton Bassett A side, losing 8-0 despite a heroic performance in goal from Leo Barker.

In East Central Two, Chippenham C had to come from behind at home, to get a point against North Wilts A, Simon Gubbin the man on target.

Chippenham D were outplayed by a strong Wotton Bassett B side 13-0.

Corsham Ladies 3rd were defeated 7-0 by Wootton Bassett 3rd in Wessex Division Three.