Lean time over for Rodbourne (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Lean time over for Rodbourne

RODBOURNE Reserves' torrid time in the Premier Division came to an end as they won their first match of the season at the 11th attempt.

They beat Lower Stratton 2-1 with goals from Paul Pebberly and John Theobold. Mark Flatman replied for Stratton.

Despite the victory, Rodbourne remain bottom of the table, with a goal difference of minus 90, having scored just six and conceded 96.

Southbrook had a comfortable 5-0 victory over South Marston with goals from Matty Webster (2), Barry Hunter, Gareth Walton and Lewis Polden.

Zurich beat Green Baize 1-0, Andy White getting the all-important goal.

Liden's Jason Kearns and Kevin Theobold both scored twice in their game against Queensfield, Liden winning 6-3. Other scorers were Colin Yates and Gary Stovall.

Ridgeway and Manor drew 1-1, John Cornago scoring for Ridgeway.

Match of the day in Division One saw Spectrum edge out Walcot 5-4. Duane Baker (3), Jim Dixon and an own goal scored for the winners, with Ashley Williams (2), Lee Bailey and Lee Francome netting for Walcot.

Shield and Dagger overwhelmed Rodbourne A 6-1. Jamie Ashby scored twice, with Brian Murdoch, Andy Kitchener, Chris Esjmont and Wayne Molton getting the others.

Green Baize beat Eastville 3-0 thanks to goals from John Daly, Matty Styles and Sean Hibberd.

Down Ampney shot past Gangsters 6-2, with Matty Greenland and Danny Harper scoring for the losers.

Trailers squeezed past SPM 2-1, John Higgins scoring for SPM.

Queenstown overcame Westlecott Reserves 5-2 , with Rene Jepson, Jason Coe, Mark Brazill, Adam Whitfield and Tom Green on target for the victors.

Abbey Rodbourne Reserves beat Swindon Asians Reserves 3-1, Ricky Oliver scoring a brace and Carl Edwards getting the other.