76806-55HIGHWORTH Juniors B took another step towards the under 14 title after grinding out a 3-1 win at fellow high-fliers Westlea Wanderers.

Highworth edged an even contest after showing greater composure in front of goal in the first half.

Wright and Tremblin were both on target as the visitors took in a two-goal cushion at the break.

Tom McCullock put Westlea back in business in the second half, but Wright notched his second in the final minute to keep Highworth on course for silverware.

Jack Laws' brilliant 30-yard free-kick was not enough to stop his Liden Community side losing 3-1 at Ferndale Rodbourne in the under 9 Central Division.

A brace from Joe Grant and and Cameron Young's strike gave Ferndale the stranglehold on third place.

Ferndale were beaten 2-1 at Eastville, with Hunter and Rhandwani scoring for the hosts.

AFC Barbury were beaten 2-1 by visiting Shaw.

In the under 9 North section, Lydiard could only draw 1-1 at home with Greenmeadow A.

Under 12 Division One basement boys Ferndale Rodbourne B picked up a welcome 4-1 win at home to fellow strugglers Highworth Juniors A.

Ashley Wilkins' hat-trick proved decisive and gave Ferndale every chance of escaping bottom spot.

Lydiard Youth closed the gap on the leaders in Division One of the under 13 section courtesy of a 3-0 win at home to Croft.

Crabbe, Spink and Grier were on target.

Under 15 Division One top dogs Westbrook are on course for the championship after seeing off closest rivals Ferndale Rodbourne 5-3.

Matt Hobbs' double was the difference, with Harris, Digby and Dodson also scoring for the champions elect.

Stratton Juniors B are still way ahead at the top following a 3-1 win at Sherbourne Harriers.

Stablemates Stratton A are closest behind after a 3-2 win at Westbrook, Tom Mannion and Louis Cunningham among the goals.There were hat-tricks from Tinsley and Randall-Jennings as Swindon Badgers found some form to beat Blunsdon Colts 7-0.

Ferndale Rodbourne cruised to a 5-0 win over Wootton Bassett.