January Fixtures Released

Fixtures for January 2011 are now released on the main site.

League Report 11th December

After two weeks of total inactivity this week saw the return of a full fixture list.

We will start in the Suffolk Junior Cup whereby we had three representatives remaining but after today’s games that is now just one being Hearts of Oak who won narrowly 2-1 against Bramford Road Old Boys.

Spexhall lost their derby game against Wenhaston 2-1 whilst Oxford Arms lost for the first time this season bowing out 4-2 against Mendlesham who will now entertain Hearts in the quarter final.

In the Suffolk Primary Cup there were victories for DK Consultants whom defeated AFC Crowley 3-0, Waveney Reserves who beat Leiston St Magaret Reserves 5-2 and Waveney Gunners who were handed a walkover following the withdrawal of scheduled opponents Cockfield United Reserves.

Mutford & Wrentham progressed with a fine 6-2 victory against Barons 1985 whilst Spexhall Reserve were on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline at Trimley Red Devils.

Hopton FC won through to the quarter finals of the Norfolk Primary Cup as they returned from South Yarmouth with a 4-2 success.

Onto league affairs and Norton Athletic move up to second place following a comprehensive 7-1 win at Kirkley & Pakefield A. Scorers for Norton were Rory Spinks with 3 and doubles for Tom Hudson and Steven Hak. They now sit 6 points adrift of leaders Oxford and play them this week.

Blundeston Magpies scored 8 unanswered goals at bottom side Corton White Horse Seltic and now sit 6th whilst Barsham and Town Hall shared the points following their 2-2 draw.

The second division saw Bungay Town A win 6-2 against Waveney a result that sees them up to third place.

Elsewhere Earsham and Ellingham battled hard for a 1-1 draw in their local derby and the same result occurred at Norton Reserves in their match against Telecom Rovers. Telecom missed a penalty before Norton looked to have taken the points by taking the lead through Aaron Hacon in the 86th minute however Telecom Rovers hit back immediately to take a share of the spoils.

The third division saw the top two Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves and FC Eastport both pick up wins and increase the gap. White Horse defeated Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 4-0 whilst Eastport beat Carlton Rangers 5-3 and with third placed Marquis of Lorne slipping so a 2-1 reverse against Kirkley & Pakefield B the top 3 now sees Corton on 30 pts, Eastport on 25 and MOL on 22 with Corton having played a game more.

Elsewhere in the division Harleston Town Reserves picked up a 5-1 win against Factory Arms, Royal Oak won a 9 goal thriller against Oxford Arms Reserves 5-4 and Blundeston Magpies completed a good day for the club as they beat basement side Lowestoft Albion 7-0.

Finally in the division Southwold Town Reserves and Westhall shared the points following a 1-1 draw.

Results Saturday 11th December:

Division One:
Barsham 2 v 2 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall
Blundeston Magpies 8 v 0 Corton White Horse Seltic
Kirkley & Pakefield A 1 v 7 Norton Athletic

Division Two:
Bungay Town A 6 v 2 Waveney A
Earsham 1 v 1 Ellingham
Norton Athletic Reserves 1 v 1 Telecom Rovers

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 7 v 0 Lowestoft Albion
Carlton Rangers 3 v 5 FC Eastport
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 4 v 0 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Harleston Town Reserves 5 v 1 Factory Arms
Marquis of Lorne 1 v 2 Kirkley & Pakefield B
Royal Oak 5 v 4 Oxford Arms Reserves
Southwold Town Reserves 1 v 1 Westhall

Suffolk Junior Cup 3rd Round:
Hearts of Oak 2 v 1 Bramford Road Old Boys
Oxford Arms 2 v 4 Mendlesham
Spexhall 1 v 2 Wenhaston United

Suffolk Primary Cup 3rd Round:
Crusaders 1 v 3 Great Blakenham
DK Consultants 3 v 0 AFC Crowley
Mutford & Wrentham 6 v 2 Barons 1985
Trimley Red Devils Reserves 3 v 1 Spexhall Reserves
Waveney Gunners H v W Cockfield United Reserves
Waveney Reserves 5 v 2 Leistion St Margaret Reserves

Norfolk Primary Cup 4th Round:
South Yarmouth 2 v 4 Hopton

Cup Draws

Following the leagues recent committee meeting the next round of the Mike Johnson KO Cup and John Moore Shield are now known:

Mike Johnson KO Cup 2nd Round 22nd January 2011 KO 1.30pm
Barsham v Ellingham
Bungay Town A v Hopton
Crusaders v Waveney Reserves
DK Consultants v Kirkley & Pakefield A
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall v Waveney A
Norton Athletic v Pot Black
Oxford Arms v Mutford & Wrentham
Spexhall v Pakefield Re-United

John Moore Shield 1/4 Finals 22nd January 2011 KO 1.30pm
Carlton Rangers v Blundeston Magpies Reserves
Kirkley & Pakefield B v Harleston Town Reserves
Royal Oak v FC Eastport
Westhall v Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves

League Report 4th December

Nothing to report on this week as all fixtures fell victim to the weather, causing havoc to the fixture list.

League update 29th November

Only one game survived the weather this weekend and saw Blundeston Magpies lose 5-2 in the Suffolk Junior cup at Claydon.

Elsewhere the league can report that Hearts of Oak will replay their first 5 matches following the investigation of them playing of a contracted player. The games to be replayed are against: Pakefield Re-United, Barsham, Blundeston Magpies, Kirkley & Pakefield A and Pot Black.

Also Corton & Ole Frank have sadly withdrawn from the league and all records deleted. The table has been adjusted to reflect the changes above.

League report 20th November

This week saw the first rounds of the league knockout cup competitions with the first and second division teams competing for the Mike Johnson KO Cup, sponsored by Brighty Driving Tuition and the third division sides playing for the John Moore Shield.

In the KO were there were no upsets as all the fancied teams progressed bar Hearts of Oak whose game at Ellingham wasn’t played due to an ongoing appeal.

The team of the season so far Oxford Arms kept yet another clean sheet as they disposed of second division Beccles Caxton Reserves 12-0.

Waveney Reserves also beat second division opponents in Waveney Gunners as they recorded a 4-1 win with a hat-trick from Ray Winney (11 for the season) and an O.G. the scorers.

Norton Athleic Reserves who are bottom of the second tier made top flight Barsham fight all the way for their second round place after a narrow 3-2 win. Dominic Moore and player manager Jon Green twice bringing Norton level only for Josh Woolnough to score a fine winner for Barsham.

Kirkley & Pakefield A had no trouble in beating Corton White Horse Seltic 10-3 whilst Spexhall progressed 4-0 against in-form Blundeston Magpies.

There were 4-1 wins for Pakefield Re-United against Earsham and for Hopton at Telecom Rovers whilst Waveney A defeated Spexhall Reserves 2-1 as did Crusaders at Lowestoft International.

Norton Athletic were handed a walkover as Corton & Ole Frank failed to raise a team for the third week running and now look set to fold.

In the John Moore Shield the tie of the round was played out on Southwold Common were the Southwold Reserve team lost 5-4 to Royal Oak.

The biggest winners in the competition were Westhall who won 8-0 at Lowestoft Albion whilst high flying Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves won through 3-0 in a tough looking game against Marquis of Lorne.

Kirkley & Pakefield B returned from Mutford & Wrentham Reserves with a 4-2 win whilst Blundeston Magpies Reserves won narrowly 2-1 against Oxford Arms Reserves.

FC Eastport returned from Factory Arms with a 3-2 win to book their quarter final place.

In the few league games that were played saw Gt Yarmouth Town Hall and Pot Black share the spoils in drawing 1-1 on Green Lane whilst there was a top of the table clash in the second division where DK Consultants opened up a 6 point lead after their fine 5-1 win against 3rd placed Mutford & Wrentham.

At the other end of the table Ellingham lost their local derby at Bungay Town A 3-2 and leaves them still searching for their first win after ten games played.

Harleston Town Reserves won 5-1 in their third division clash with Carlton Rangers.

Results Saturday 20th November:

Mike Johnson KO Cup 1st Round: (sponsored by Brighty Driving Tuition)
Barsham 3 v 2 Norton Athletic Reserves
Beccles Caxton Reserves 0 v 12 Oxford Arms
Corton & Ole Frank A v W Norton Athletic
Ellingham P v P Hearts of Oak
Kirkley & Pakefield A 10 v 3 Corton White Horse Seltic
Lowestoft International 1 v 2 Crusaders
Pakefield Re-United 4 v 1 Earsham
Spexhall 4 v 0 Blundeston Magpies
Telecom Rovers 1 v 4 Hopton
Waveney A 2 v 1 Spexhall Reserves
Waveney Gunners 1 v 4 Waveney Reserves

John Moore Shield 1st Round:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 2 v 1 Oxford Arms Reserves
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 3 v 0 Marquis of Lorne
Factory Arms 2 v 3 FC Eastport
Lowestoft Albion 0 v 8 Westhall
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 2 v 4 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Southwold Town Reserves 4 v 5 Royal Oak

Division One:
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 1 v 1 Pot Black

Division Two:
Bungay Town A 3 v 2 Ellingham
DK Consultants 5 v 1 Mutford & Wrentham

Division Three:
Harleston Town Reserves 5 v 1 Carlton Rangers

League Report 13th November

Hearts of Oak opened up a four point lead at the top of the first division as they capitalised on inactive Oxford Arms by beating Corton White Horse Seltic 6-1 with goals from Jonny Williams 3, Kirk Gowing, Jake Arms & Micki Williams.

Norton Athletic remain third but slipped to a heavy 5-2 defeat at Blundeston Magpies who struck three late goal to win. Steven Hak scored both Norton’s goals taking him to ten for the season.

Spexhall have hit a bit of form and this week they defeated Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 4-1 and as such move into 4th place.

For the second week running Corton & Ole Frank failed to raise a side so Barsham were handed the win whilst Pakefield Re-United with some notable signings of late picked up a fine 6-1 win against Pot Black.

It was a top versus bottom clash in the second division where the leaders returned from Norton Athletic Reserves with a 6-1 winning margin, Dominic Moore scoring the consolation goal for Norton.

Waveney Gunners were defeated for the first time as they lost a thrilling match 4-3 against Hopton who hope to have a say in the title this year.

Mutford & Wrentham remain sandwiched between the two following a 2-0 success against Beccles Caxton Reserves.

Crusaders are fifth following a 5-0 winning margin at Waveney A whilst Spexhall Reserves continue to hit form with a 2-0 win against Telecom Rovers.

Bungay Town A hit 7 goals at Ellingham whom scored just one in reply whilst Earsham pull away from the bottom two with a good 3-1 win at Lowestoft International.

The Reserves at Corton White Horse Seltic continue to set the pace at the top of the third division as they ran out 9-0 winners at their Blundeston Magpies counterparts and their lead increased to 5 points as Marquis of Lorne were held to a 4-4 draw by Royal Oak.

FC Eastport are now in second place after their 3-2 win over previous occupants Mutford & Wrentham Reserves.

Kirkley & Pakefield B ran out big 7-1 winners against Harleston Town Reserves whilst Factory Arms scored a 2-0 success at Southwold Town Reserves.

Carlton Rangers sent Lowestoft Albion to their tenth consecutive defeat in winning 6-0 whilst Westhall scored a narrow 2-1 win against Oxford Arms Reserves.

Results Saturday 13th November:

Division One:
Blundeston Magpies 5 v 2 Norton Athletic
Corton & Ole Frank A v W Barsham
Corton White Horse Seltic 1 v 6 Hearts of Oak
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 1 v 4 Spexhall
Pakefield Re-United 6 v 1 Pot Black

Division Two:
Ellingham 1 v 7 Bungay Town A
Lowestoft International 1 v 3 Earsham
Mutford & Wrentham 2 v 0 Beccles Caxton Reserves
Norton Athletic Reserves 1 v 6 DK Consultants
Spexhall Reserves 2 v 0 Telecom Rovers
Waveney A 0 v 5 Crusaders
Waveney Gunners 3 v 4 Hopton

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 0 v 9 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves
FC Eastport 3 v 2 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Kirkley & Pakefield B 7 v 1 Harleston Town Reserves
Lowestoft Albion 0 v 6 Carlton Rangers
Marquis of Lorne 4 v 4 Royal Oak
Southwold Town Reserves 0 v 2 Factory Arms
Westhall 2 v 1 Oxford Arms Reserves

League Report 6th November

It was a good weekend for the league in the Suffolk Junior Cup as we had 5 teams progress to the last 16. The only team to bow out were Barsham who lost 2-1 to Pot Black who came from behind with goals from Wardrop and Durrant to win and set up a long away trip to Glemsford & Cavendish United.

Hearts of Oak won a 9 goal thriller 5-4 against Cockfield United with goals from Jon Williams x4 and Luke Falliaze and they entertain Bramford Road Old Boys in the next round.

Spexhall won 2-1 at Halesworth Town to set up another local derby against Wenhaston United in the third round whilst Oxford Arms maintain their perfect start to the season as they won through 2-1 at Redgrave Rangers and as such host Mendlesham next.

Blundeston Magpies had the most impressive result of the day winning 7-1 at RF Saints to book a third round tie at Claydon. The next round will be played on November 27th.

It was a case of one in and one out in the Norton Primary Cup as both the league sides were involved in 2-1 scorelines. Hopton won through against Snetisham Maroons whilst Norton Athletic Reserves went down 2-1 against South Yarmouth with Tom Hudson netting the goal.

Onto league matters and Pakefield Re-united picked up their second 9-2 win of the season against Gt Yarmouth Town Hall.

Waveney Reserves slipped to a second defeat as they lost 3-2 at Kirkley & Pakefield A whilst Corton White Horse Seltic were handed the win as Corton & Ole Frank failed to raise a side.

The second division sees the leaders extend their advantage to 7 points as both DK Consultants and Waveney Gunners picked up victories. DK won 4-1 at Telecom Rovers whiles Gunners won 4-2 at Waveney A.

Third places Mutford & Wrentham were held to a 3-3 draw against Crusaders whilst Spexhall Reserves fine form continued as they beat Lowestoft International 2-1.

Bungay Town A won the local derby with Earsham 3-0 whilst Beccles Caxton Reserve and Ellingham battled out a 7 goal affair with Caxton winning by the odd goal of the seven scored.

In the third division Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves continue to lead they way following their 6-1 win at Lowestoft Albion whilst the second and third placed teams also picked up maximum points. Mutford & Wrentham Reserves beating Oxford Arms Reserves 3-0 and Marquis of Lorne winning 5-3 against Carlton Rangers.

FC Eastport continues to shine as they beat Kirkley & Pakefield B 6-1 whilst Harleston Town Reserves beat their Southwold Town counterparts 6-0.

Finally there were wins for Factory Arms 3-1 over Blundeston Magpies Reserves and Royal Oak 5-2 at Westhall.

Results Saturday 06th November:

Suffolk Junior Cup 2nd Round:
Barsham 1 v 2 Pot Black
Halesworth Town 1 v 2 Spexhall
Hearts of Oak 5 v 4 Cockfield United
Redgrave Rangers 1 v 2 Oxford Arms
RF Saints 1 v 7 Blundeston Magpies

Norfolk Primary Cup 3rd Round:
Hopton 2 v 1 Snetisham Maroons
Norton Athletic Reserves 1 v 2 South Yarmouth

Division One:
Corton White Horse Seltic H v W Corton & Ole Frank
Kirkley & Pakefield A 3 v 2 Waveney Reserves
Pakefield Re-United 9 v 2 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall

Division Two:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 4 v 3 Ellingham
Bungay Town A 3 v 0 Earsham
Lowestoft International 1 v 2 Spexhall Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham 3 v 3 Crusaders
Telecom Rovers 1 v 4 DK Consultants
Waveney A 2 v 4 Waveney Gunners

Division Three:
Factory Arms 3 v 1 Blundeston Magpies Reserves
FC Eastport 6 v 1 Kirkley & Pakefield B
Harleston Town Reserves 6 v 0 Southwold Town Reserves
Lowestoft Albion 1 v 6 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves
Marquis of Lorne 5 v 3 Carlton Rangers
Oxford Arms Reserves 0 v 3 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Westhall 2 v 5 Royal Oak

League Report 30th October

As we surpass the ¼ mark of the season things are starting to shape in the popular three division league.

The first division is showing 4 teams with relative consistency whilst the remainder of the division sees teams all taking points of each other.

The leaders are Hearts of Oak who moved onto 22 points following their narrow 2-1 win against Spexhall, however Oxford Arms are only a point adrift with a game in hand. Their side boasts the best defensive record in the entire league as they kept their 6th clean sheet in 7 games as they worked their way to a 3-0 win over 4th placed Waveney Reserves.

Norton Athletic are in third following a goal bonanza at their Subcourse ground in which they won 10-4 against Corton & Ole Frank with Kevin Briers netting 4 times, Sean Higginbotham 3, Steven Hak 2 and a first goal of the season for Tom Hudson on his first appearance following a lengthy ankle injury.

In a midfield battle Kirkley & Pakefield A shared the points with Barsham after a 2-2 draw whilst Blundeston Magpies went down to a 3-2 defeat at Gt Yarmouth Town Hall in a battle of black and white stripes.

Pakefield Re-United won for the second time as they cruised to a 9-2 win against Corton White Horse Seltic.

At this stage the second division sees DK Consultant and Waveney Gunners joint leaders with DK top courtesy of a better goal difference following their 7-0 win at lowly Ellingham. Waveney Gunners won 2-1 at Earsham.

Mutford & Wrentham are third some 5 points off the pace as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Spexhall Reserves whilst Hopton with a game in hand recorded a 6-2 win against bottom side Norton Athletic Reserves despite being level for almost an hour. Gary Crisp netting twice for Norton.

Telecom Rovers had a fine 4-1 win at an out of sorts Crusaders whilst Lowestoft International netted the only goal in their match with Beccles Caxton Reserves.

Waveney A continue to rise up the table as they won 2-1 against Bungay Town A.

Heading the third division are Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves who maintained their 3 point lead following a fine 5-1 win against Oxford Arms Reserves whilst in second place come Mutford & Wrentham who boosted their goal difference as they thumped Lowestoft Albion 17-0.

Marquis of Lorne are sitting in third following their 5-2 win against Westhall FC whilst FC Eastport continue their fine form in winning 8-0 at a desperate Southwold Town Reserves.

Carlton Rangers picked up their first win 3-1 at Factory Arms whilst Royal Oak inflicted a second league defeat on Kirkley & Pakefield B as they won 3-2.

Harleston Town Reserves picked up maximum points with a 6-2 win at Blundeston Magpies Reserves.

This week sees the second round of the Junior Cup and we wish our teams all the best of luck.

Results Saturday 30th October:

Division One:
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 3 v 2 Blundeston Magpies
Hearts of Oak 2 v 1 Spexhall
Kirkley & Pakefield A 2 v 2 Barsham
Norton Athletic 10 v 4 Corton & Ole Frank
Pakefield Re-United 9 v 2 Corton White Horse Seltic
Waveney Reserves 0 v 3 Oxford Arms

Division Two:
Crusaders 1 v 4 Telecom Rovers
DK Consultants 7 v 0 Ellingham
Earsham 1 v 2 Waveney Gunners
Hopton 6 v 2 Norton Athletic Reserves
Lowestoft International 1 v 0 Beccles Caxton Reserves
Spexhall Reserves 1 v 1 Mutford & Wrentham
Waveney A 2 v 1 Bungay Town A

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 2 v 6 Harleston Town Reserves
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 5 v 1 Oxford Arms Reserves
Factory Arms 1 v 3 Carlton Rangers
Marquis of Lorne 5 v 2 Westhall
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 17 v 0 Lowestoft Albion
Royal Oak 3 v 2 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Southwold Town Reserves 0 v 8 FC Eastport

League Report 23rd October

We will start the roundup this week in the Suffolk Primary Cup where the leagues representatives were reduced to 7 following the regionalised second round.

The biggest winners were Waveney Reserves whom defeated third division Southwold Town Reserves 6-1. Almost emulating that score were DK Consultants who racked up a 5-1 win against fellow second division side Telecom Rovers.

Mutford & Wrentham were 4-1 winners against Bungay Town A whilst Waveney Gunners had a solid 2-0 win against Lowestoft International.

The cup also produced a 9 and 7 goal thrillers. FC Eastport from the third tier beat Beccles Caxton Reserves from the second tier 5-4 and Spexhall Reserves won through 4-3 against third division Oxford Arms Reserves.

Finally Carlton Rangers failed to raise a side for their scheduled tie against Crusaders and as such Crusaders will be awarded the tie.

Onto league affairs and Oxford Arms remain the only first division
side boasting a perfect record following their 6th straight win, 4-0 against Pakefield Re-United.

Hearts of Oak dropped their first points in being held 2-2 at Barsham but did fight back from 2-0 down with Kris Atkinson and Luke Falliaze scoring.

Another team to fight back was Norton who found themselves 2-0 down at half time in their match against Town Hall. A stirring second start to the second half saw them score three time inside 6 minute to take the lead in a game they eventually won 4-3. Sean Higginbotham 2, Andy Shilling and Steve Hak were the Norton scorers.

Pot Black, another side with many players missing picked up the points following their 4-1 win at Corton & Ole Frank. Simon Durrant and Gavin Hunt both netting twice for L’Orange whilst Arnie High scored the consolation for Ole Frank.

Spexhall who are in fine form won for the third time this season 4-0 against Corton White Horse Seltic.

The final game in the division saw a good 5-0 win for Kirkley A against Blundeston Magpies.

Due to the Primary cup there was a limited number of league games in the second and third divisions.

Norton Athletic Reserves picked up their first point of the campaign following their 1-1 draw at Ellingham, Gary Crisp the scorer for Norton whilst Earsham lost to a solitary Waveney A strike.

The third division sees new leaders in Marquis or Lorne, on GD following their 10-0 win against Lowestoft Albion and they are joined on 15 points by Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves whom won 3-2 against Harleston Town Reserves.

Blundeston Magpies Reserves edged a high scoring affair 4-3 at Royal Oak whilst finally the points were shared at Westhall as they drew 2-2 with Factory Arms.

Results Saturday 23rd October:

Suffolk Primary Cup 2nd Round:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 4 v 5 FC Eastport
Carlton Rangers P v P Crusaders
DK Consultants 5 v 1 Telecom Rovers
Mutford & Wrentham 4 v 1 Bungay Town A
Oxford Arms Reserves 3 v 4 Spexhall Reserves
Waveney Gunners 2 v 0 Lowestoft International
Waveney Reserves 6 v 1 Southwold Town Reserves

Division One:
Barsham 2 v 2 Hearts of Oak
Corton & Ole Frank 1 v 4 Pot Black
Kirkley & Pakefield 5 v 0 Blundeston Magpies
Norton Athletic 4 v 3 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall
Oxford Arms 4 v 0 Pakefield Re-United
Spexhall 4 v 0 Corton White Horse Seltic

Division Two:
Earsham 0 v 1 Waveney A
Ellingham 1 v 1 Norton Athletic Reserves

Division Three:
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 3 v 2 Harleston Town Reserves
Marquis of Lorne 10 v 0 Lowestoft Albion
Royal Oak 3 v 4 Blundeston Magpies Reserves
Westhall 2 v 2 Factory Arms

League Report 16th October

This week saw most of the leagues top flight sides in Suffolk Junior Cup 1st round action and the league showed its quality by coming out on top in ties against other leagues sides.

We start with Blundeston Magpies who picked up a fine 2-0 win over Anglian Combination second division side Southwold Town.

Spexhall also knocked out Combination division two opponents as they scored the solitary in their game against Beccles Caxton.

Hearts of Oak eased through 6-0 against SIL Division Two side AFC Hoxne. Jake Arms and Jonny Williams helped themselves to two goals each with Kirk Gowing and Bobby netting the others.

Halesworth Town from the SIL needed extra time to defeat Corton & Ole Frank 2-1.

In the all league affairs Pot Black’s Gary Boyd netted the only goal at Corton White Horse Seltic whilst Oxford Arms continue their fine season by running out 3-1 victors against Kirkley & Pakefield A.

The league also saw two of the three remaining sides progress in the Norfolk Primary Cup.

There was a season’s first win for Norton Athletic Reserves who won through at Buxton Reserves 4-1 with goals from James Askew x2, Dominic Moore and Gary Crisp.

Hopton edged past Redgate Rangers in a 4-3 thriller whilst Earham were heavily beaten 6-0 by South Yarmouth.

Onto league affairs and Norton’s long unbeaten league record came to an end as they were surprisingly beaten 3-2 by Pakefield Re-United. Norton have been severely hit by injuries of late and this week with both sides scraping a bare 11 veteran Nigel Hudson had to bail the side out and picked up both goals in doing so.

Waveney Reserves continued their good form by winning 3-2 against Town Hall.

In the second division DK consultants claimed the three points following a high scoring 6-5 win against Spexhall Reserves and as a result remain just behind the early pacesetters Waveney Gunners whom defeated Beccles Caxton Reserves 3-1.

Waveney A were comfortable 6-0 winners at Telecom Rovers whilst two games ended all square. Bungay Town A shared a 1-1 draw with Crusaders whilst Ellingham and Lowestoft International scored 3 goals apiece in their game

Mutford & Wrentham Reserves continue to head the table in division three as they won 4-0 at Carlton Rangers.

FC Eastport are up to second climbing above their opponents Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves after beating them 3-2.

Previously unbeaten Marquis of Lorne succumbed to a 2-1 defeat by Oxford Arms Reserves whilst Kirkley & Pakefield B are proving had to beat after holding Westhall to a 1-1 draw.

The final two games in the division were saw high scoring home wins as Blundeston Magpies Reserves beat Southwold Town Reserves 11-0 and Factory Arms beat the young Lowestoft Albion side 14-1.

Results Saturday 16th October:

Suffolk Junior Cup 1st Round:
Blundeston Magpies 2 v 0 Southwold Town
Corton White Horse Seltic 0 v 1 Pot Black
Halesworth Town 2 v 1 Corton & Ole Frank (AET)
Hearts of Oak 6 v 0 AFC Hoxne
Oxford Arms 3 v 1 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Spexhall 1 v 0 Beccles Caxton

Norfolk Primary Cup 2nd Round:
Buxton Reserves 1 v 4 Norton Athletic Reserves
Hopton 4 v 3 Redgate Rangers
South Yarmouth 6 v 0 Earsham

Division One:
Norton Athletic 2 v 3 Pakefield Re-United
Waveney Reserves 3 v 2 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall

Division Two:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 1 v 3 Waveney Gunners
Bungay Town A 1 v 1 Crusaders
DK Consultants 6 v 5 Spexhall Reserves
Ellingham 3 v 3 Lowestoft International
Telecom Rovers 0 v 6 Waveney A

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 11 v 0 Southwold Town Reserves
Carlton Rangers 0 v 4 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Factory Arms 14 v 1 Lowestoft Albion
FC Eastport 3 v 2 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves
Kirkley & Pakefield B 1 v 1 Westhall
Marquis of Lorne 1 v 2 Oxford Arms Reserves

League Report 09th October

It’s as you were at the top of the first division as both Hearts of Oak and Oxford Arms picked up wins to extend their 100% records so far this term.

Hearts were up against Corton & Ole Frank and won 4-2 with Steven Shipley and Jake Arms helping themselves to two goals each whilst Oxford Arms won by the odd goal of 5 against Blundeston Magpies as they conceded their first goals of the season.

Waveney Reserves jump above Norton who were in county cup action thanks to their fine 5-2 win at Barsham. For Barsham it was their 4th defeat of the campaign as they have now lost against the top four sides.

Pot Black picked up a narrow 3-2 win against Kirkley & Pakefield A thanks to strikes from Glenn Fletcher x2 and Gavin Hunt.

Spexhall were in the goals once again this time they struck 8 against Pakefield Re-United who could only manage one in return.

The second division sees new leaders as Mutford & Wrentham picked up a big 8-2 win against bottom side Norton Athletic Reserves a result which sees them move above morning leaders DK Consultants on goal difference following their first dropped points as they were held to a 3-3 draw at Crusaders.

Waveney Gunners also climb above DK courtesy of goal difference following their 4-2 win against Lowestoft International.

Hopton remain in the top 5 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Earsham whilst Spexhall Reserves continue to climb the table after beating Bungay Town A 5-1 at the Maltings.

Ellingham suffered a comprehensive 5-0 reverse at Telecom Rovers whilst there was a second win for Beccles Caxton Reserves who edge past Waveney A 3-2.

The third division is now headed by Corton White Horse Seltic who maintained their perfect start by beating Factory Arms as did Marquis of Lorne who scored the only goal against morning leaders Kirkley & Pakefield B.

Mutford & Wrentham Reserves are now up to third following their three points in a seven goal thriller at Westhall whilst there was another heavy defeat for Lowestoft Albion who went down 15-0 to fellow new boys FC Eastport.

Carlton Rangers and Blundeston Magpies Reserves shared six goals whilst Oxford Arms Reserves won 7-0 against Southwold Town Reserves who continue to struggle.

Finally Harleston Town Reserves picked up the points following their narrow 2-1 win at Royal Oak.

Moving onto the Norfolk Junior Cup and sadly the leagues interested ended at the second round stage as Norton Athletic bowed out 2-1 to Yarmouth side Norfolk and Chance and with it came the end of a brilliant unbeaten run of 24 games. Also Gt Yarmouth Town Hall were beaten 1-0 at Shipdham.

Results Saturday 09th October:

Division One:
Barsham 2 v 5 Waveney Reserves
Hearts of Oak 4 v 2 Corton & Ole Frank
Pot Black 3 v 2 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Oxford Arms 3 v 2 Blundeston Magpies
Spexhall 8 v 1 Pakefield Re-United

Division Two:
Bungay Town A 1 v 5 Spexhall Reserves
Crusaders 3 v 3 DK Consultants
Earsham 1 v 1 Hopton
Mutford & Wrentham 8 v 2 Norton Athletic Reserves
Telecom Rovers 5 v 0 Ellingham
Waveney A 2 v 3 Beccles Caxton Reserves
Waveney Gunners 4 v 2 Lowestoft International

Division Three:
Carlton Rangers 3 v 3 Blundeston Magpies Reserves
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 2 v 0 Factory Arms
Kirkley & Pakefield B 0 v 1 Marquis of Lorne
Lowestoft Albion 0 v 15 FC Eastport
Oxford Arms Reserves 7 v 0 Southwold Town Reserves
Royal Oak 1 v 2 Harleston Town Reserves
Westhall 3 v 4 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves

Norton Junior Cup 2nd Round:
Norton Athletic 1 v 2 Norfolk and Chance
Shipdham 1 v 0 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall

League Report 02nd October

As we move into October the top three in the first division all won maintaining their perfect records and all posted clean sheets in the process.

Hearts of Oak continue to lead the way as their 3-0 win against Pot Black made it 5 from 5. On the score sheet were Jon Williams, Simon Greenwood and Stu McKenna. Both sides also missed penalties with Danny Sharman firing wide for Pot Black and Kirk Gowing's effort saved by the PB keeper Elliot Reynolds.

Oxford Arms won for the fourth time and are yet to concede a goal, this time a 2-0 success at Kirkley & Pakefield A.

Norton Athletic returned from Barsham with the three points although they were fortunate to do so as Barsham laid siege to the Norton goal hitting the underside of the bar twice. Norton though defended resolutely and snatched the winner with 5 minutes left via substitute Steve Moore.

Waveney Reserves are up to fourth place and also kept a clean sheet as they recorded a 3-0 win against Corton White Horse Seltic.

The next two games were high scoring affairs as Blundeston Magpies drew for the third time this season in a 3-3 draw with Spexhall.

Corton & Ole Frank ran out 8-4 winners in their game with Gt Yarmouth Town Hall and as a result climb to mid table.

DK Consultants continue to lead the way in division two as they picked up maximum points following their 6-0 win against Beccles Caxton Reserves. Waveney Gunners have taken to the division well and they recorded an emphatic 8-2 win at morning leaders Crusaders.

Mutford & Wrentham move into third place following their 4-1 win against Telecom Rovers whilst Hopton in fourth caulked up a massive 11-0 win against inform Bungay Town A.

Lowestoft International are up to 6th following a 3-0 win at struggling Norton Athletic Reserves whilst Spexhall Reserves scored the only goal in their match with Waveney A.

Kirkley & Pakefield B continue to head the third division and did well to net a point following their 1-1 draw with Factory Arms despite having to call on some club officials to help make a side.

Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves remain second as Royal Oak failed to fulfil their fixture whilst Mutford & Wrentham Reserves move into 4th as they won 3-1 at their Blundeston counterparts.

FC Eastport picked up a fine 4-2 win against Harleston Town Reserves whilst Southwold Town A recorded a 4-0 win at strugglers Lowestoft Albion.

In the Norfolk Primary Cup Earsham progressed after needing extra time to defeat Stoke Ferry 5-3.

Results Saturday 02nd October:

Division One:
Barsham 0 v 1 Norton Athletic
Blundeston Magpies 3 v 3 Spexhall
Corton & Ole Frank 8 v 4 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall
Kirkley & Pakefield A 0 v 2 Oxford Arms
Pot Black 0 v 3 Hearts of Oak
Waveney Reserves 3 v 0 Corton White Horse Seltic

Division Two:
Crusaders 2 v 8 Waveney Gunners
DK Consultants 6 v 0 Beccles Caxton Reserves
Hopton 11 v 0 Bungay Town A
Lowestoft International 3 v 0 Norton Athletic Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham 4 v 1 Telecom Rovers
Spexhall Reserves 1 v 0 Waveney A

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 1 v 3 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Carlton Rangers 2 v 2 Westhall
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves H v W Royal Oak
Factory Arms 1 v 1 Kirkley & Pakefield B
FC Eastport 4 v 2 Harleston Town Reserves
Southwold Town Reserves 4 v 0 Lowestoft Albion

Norton Primary Cup 1st Round Replay:
Earsham 5 v 3 Stoke Ferry (AET)

League Report 25th September

We will start the report this week with news of the county cup action. Norton Athletic won their Norfolk Junior Cup 1st round replay against Lynn Napier 4-0 with two goals in each half. Rory Spinks & Dan Blewitt in the first half and Kevin Briers & Andy Green in the second. Norton will now play Norfolk n Chance from Yarmouth in the second round on October 9th.

In the Suffolk Primary Cup the first round is regionalised. The biggest winners of the day were Carlton Rangers who inflicted another heavy defeat on Lowestoft Albion, 18-0 the score.

Out of all the ties involving our clubs only one tie went the distance and that was Royal Oak and Telecom Rovers which ended 5-5 after extra time. The second division outfit won through 4-2 in the shootout.

Waveney Reserves must be strongly fancied after they progressed 8-2 against Halesworth Town Reserves.

Of the remaining ties it was a case of second division beating teams from the third as Lowestoft International beat Blundeston Magpies Reserves 5-1, Crusaders winning 3-2 against Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves, DK consultants ran out 5-0 winners against Factory Arms, Bungay Town A defeated Marquis of Lorne 3-1 and Waveney Gunners beat Westhall 3-1.

In the Norfolk Primary Cup 1st round Ellingham crashed out 4-0 at Sporle whilst Hopton won through 7-0 against Holt united A.

The Stoke Ferry v Earsham game will have to be replayed after it was abandoned due to a nasty injury to an Earsham player.

Onto league action and Hearts of Oak recorded an impressive 6-0 win against Kirkley & Pakefield A, scorers Luke Falliaze with 3, Kirk Gowing, Steven Shipley & Jake Armes.

On their heels are Oxford Arms who kept their third clean sheet winning 4-0 at Pot Black.

Spexhall picked up their first win of the season as they hit Corton & Ole Frank for seven unanswered goals.

Barsham returned to winning ways 3-1 against Pakefield Re-United whilst Corton White Horse Seltic picked up their first point as they held Blundeston Magpies to a goal-less draw.

In the second division Mutford & Wrentham won 7-1 at Waveney A whilst Beccles Caxton Reserves lifted themselves off the bottom as they won 4-0 against Spexhall Reserves.

Kirkley & Pakefield B now head the third division table following their 4-0 (Liam Gowing 2, Ben Atkins, Martin Saunders) win against Oxford Arms Reserves and Mutford & Wrentham Reserves won 2-0 against their Southwold Town counterparts.



Results Saturday 25th September:

Norfolk Junior Cup 1st Round Replay:
Norton Athletic 4 v 0 Lynn Napier

Norfolk Primary Cup 1st Round:
Hopton 7 v 0 Holt United
Sporle 4 v 0 Ellingham
Stoke Ferry A v A Earsham

Suffolk Primary Cup 1st Round:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 1 v 5 Lowestoft International
Crusaders 3 v 2 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves
Factory Arms 0 v 5 DK Consultants
Lowestoft Albion 0 v 18 Carlton Rangers
Marquis of Lorne 1 v 3 Bungay Town A
Royal Oak 5 v 5 Telecom Rovers (AET) 2-4 Pens
Waveney Reserves 8 v 2 Halesworth Town Reserves
Waveney Gunners 3 v 1 Westhall

Division One:
Barsham 3 v 1 Pakefield Re-United
Corton White Horse Seltic 0 v 0 Blundeston Magpies
Hearts of Oak 6 v 0 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Pot Black 0 v 4 Oxford Arms
Spexhall 7 v 0 Corton & Ole Frank

Division Two:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 4 v 0 Spexhall Reserves
Waveney A 1 v 7 Mutford & Wrentham

Division Three:
Kirkley & Pakefield B 4 v 0 Oxford Arms Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 2 v 0 Southwold Town Reserves

Fixture Changes

Due to Norfolk County Cup fixtures the following changes have been made to the league fixtures:

October 2nd:
Barsham will now host Norton Athletic
Kirkley & Pakefield A will now host Oxford Arms
Ellingham v Norton Athletic Reserves is now postponed.

Cup Draws Made

At the leagues Management Committee the draws for the first round of this years cup competitions were made.

The KO cup is now to be called the Mike Johnson League KO Cup, sponsored by Brighty Driving Tuition in order to commemorate over 40 years service that former secretary Mike Johnson put into the league.

The first round ties will be played on Saturday 20th November, KO 1.30pm and the draw is as follows:

Kirkley & Pakefield A v Corton White Horse Seltic
Telecom Rovers v Hopton
Corton & Ole Frank v Norton Athletic
Waveney A v Spexhall Reserves
Barsham v Norton Athletic Reserves
Spexhall v Blundeston Magpies
Lowestoft International v Crusaders
Ellingham v Hearts of Oak
Pakefield Re-United v Earsham
Beccles Caxton Reserves v Oxford Arms
Waveney Gunners v Waveney Reserves

Byes:
Bungay Town A
Gt Yarmouth Hall
Pot Black
DK Consultants
Mutford & Wrentham

The John Moore Shield 1st Round to be played Saturday 20th November, Ko 1.30pm is as follows:

Southwold Town Reserves v Royal Oak
Lowestoft Albion v Westhall
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves v Kirkley & Pakefield B
Blundeston Magpies Reserves v Oxford Arms Reserves
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves v Marquis of Lorne
Factory Arms v FC Eastport

Byes:
Harleston Town Reserves
Carlton Rangers

Issues arising from Leagues committee meeting

Last night the league's management held their first meeting of the season and the following issues were resolved:

Pitch Allocations at Normanston Park & Dip Farm
Following some early season confusion the league would like to cofirm the following pitch allocations:

Normanston Park Pitch 1: Hearts of Oak & Corton/Ole Frank
Normanston Park Pitch 2: Pot Black & Marquis of Lorne
Normanston park Pitch 3: Pakefield Re-United & Carlton Rangers
Normanston Park Pitch 4: DK Consultants & Lowestoft Albion

Dip Farm Pitch 1: Oxford Arms & Lowestoft International
Dip Farm Pitch 2: Blundeston Magpies Res & Oxford Arms Res
Dip Farm Pitch 3: FC Eastport & Royal Oak
Dip Farm Pitch 4: Waveney Gunners & Factory Arms

Points Deductions

Harleston Town Res -3 Unregistered Player
Corton White Horse Seltic Res. -3 Inelligible Player
Lowestoft Albion - 3 Inelligible Player
Southwold Town Res -3 Failing to Fulfil Fixture

New Years Day Fixtures
If any club would like to play a fixture on New Years Day, Saturday 1st January 2011 then please inform fixtures secretary John Harris.

League Report 18th September 2010

The first division is headed by Hearts of Oak who made it three straight wins courtesy of their 3-1 win against Blundeston Magpies, Kirk Gowing with a brace and Luke Falliaze netting on yet another debut for the club.

Oxford Arms have started the season in fine style and followed up last weeks 4-0 win with a convincing 7-0 win at Barsham.

Corton & Ole Frank picked up their first 3 points winning a tight game 3-2 against Pakefield Re-United whilst the other Corton side, White Horse Seltic prop up the early table as they lost 6-3 to Pot Black whose scorers were Glen Fletcher and Darren Laws with two each, Gavin Hunt and an O.G. Fletcher also missed a penalty as he looked for a hat-trick.

Finally the points were shared at Spexhall as they held Kirkley & Pakefield A to a 2-2 draw.

The top clash in the second division saw DK Consultants collect the points in a 6-5 thriller against previously unbeaten Hopton, however the table is now headed by Crusaders on GD following a comfortable 5-0 win at a poor Norton Athletic Reserves.

Lowestoft International picked up their first win 2-0 against Mutford & Wrentham as did Earsham 2-0 at Telecom Rovers and Waveney A who came back from Ellingham with a fine 7-0 scoreline.

Two of the promoted sides clashed at Dip Farm but neither Waveney Gunners nor Spexhall Reserves could find a way through as the game ended goal less.

Bungay Town A rise up the table as they recorded their second win, 3-1 against Beccles Caxton Reserves.

Harleston Town Reserves continue to set the pace in the third division as they beat Carlton Rangers 5-1 whilst Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves continue their fine start thanks to their 4-1 win at Mutford & Wrentham Reserves.

Kirkley & Pakefield B shared the points following their 1-1 draw with Blundeston Magpies Reserves. Pete Sims with the goal.

Oxford Arms Reserves drew 3-3 for the second time this season, this time against Factory Arms whilst Royal Oak picked up their first win 5-1 against new boys FC Eastport.

Finally Lowestoft Albion were on the end of another heavy defeat 18-0 at Westhall.

There were also two sides involved in Norfolk Junior Cup action. Gt Yarmouth Town Hall secured their second round berth thanks to a 5-2 win against Norwich Medics whilst Norton Athletic will have to replay their tie following their 3-3 draw in Kings Lynn against Lynn Napier. Norton scorers were Rory Spinks 2 and Andy Green.

Results Saturday 18th September:

Norfolk Junior Cup 1st Round:
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 5 v 2 Norwich Medics
Lynn Napier 3 v 3 Norton Athletic

Division One:
Barsham 0 v 7 Oxford Arms
Blundeston Magpies 1 v 3 Hearts of Oak
Corton & Ole Frank 3 v 2 Pakefield Re-United
Corton White Horse Seltic 3 v 6 Pot Black
Spexhall 2 v 2 Kirkley & Pakefield A

Division Two:
Bungay Town A 3 v 1 Beccles Caxton Reserves
DK Consultants 6 v 5 Hopton
Ellingham 0 v 7 Waveney A
Lowestoft International 2 v 0 Mutford & Wrentham
Norton Athletic Reserves 0 v 5 Crusaders
Telecom Rovers 0 v 2 Earsham
Waveney Gunners 0 v 0 Spexhall Reserves

Division Three:
Carlton Rangers 1 v 5 Harleston Town Reserves
Kirkley & Pakefield B 1 v 1 Blundeston Magpies Reserves
Marquis of Lorne H v W Southwold Town Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 1 v 4 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves
Oxford Arms Reserves 3 v 3 Factory Arms
Royal Oak 5 v 1 FC Eastport
Westhall 18 v 0 Lowestoft Albion

League Report 11th September

Week two of the season only three of the first division teams have their 100% records in tact. They are Oxford Arms who opened their campaign with a solid 4-0 win against Gt Yarmouth Town Hall. Norton Athletic who hit five for the second week running, this week Corton White Horse Seltic were the victims in a 5-1 defeat, Norton’s scorers Steven Hak 2, Andy Green 2 and Ben Burcham and Hearts of Oak who picked up maximum points in a tight affair with Barsham which ended 3-2. Hearts scorers being Kirk Gowing, Jake Armes & Kris Atkinson.

Elswhere in the top division Pot Black secured a good point in their 1-1 draw with Waveney. Scott Reynolds giving L’Orange the lead before Ray Winney hit back.

Their was a high scoring affair between Pakefield Re-United and Blundeston Magpies with both sides taking a point after their 4-4 draw.

The second division sees 4 teams all on maximum points with Hopton leading the way following their 7-0 win against Beccles Caxton Reserves. Crusaders are second after a good 5-0 win against Lowestoft International.

Waveney Gunners have started the season well and followed up last weeks win at Ellingham with another win this time 5-1 at Norton Athletic Reserves. The sides were locked at 1-1 at the break with Norton’s Steve Nicol levelling the scores before the break. Gunners came out on top though with two wonder goals putting them in the driving seat before adding two more late on.

DK Consultants are also on maximum points with a fine 2-0 win at promoted Earsham.

Relegated Mutford & Wrentham were held to a goalless draw at Ellingham whilst Bungay Town A collected the first win by beating Telecom Rovers 3-1.

The third division also sees 4 teams on 6 points with Harleston Town Reserves heading the early table after their 4-0 win at Factory Arms.

Kirkley & Pakefield B have had a fine start to the season and chaulked up a 8-1 victory at Southwold Town Reserves. Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves came back from Westhall with a 4-1 win whilst Marquis of Lorne won by the odd goal of seven at Blundeston Magpies Reserves.

FC Eastport have made a steady start and picked up their first 3 point return by winning 3-2 against Carlton Rangers. Mutford & Wrentham Reserves also won by the off goal of 5 against Royal Oak whilst Oxford Arms Reserves condemned Lowestoft Albion for another heavy defeat, 11-1.

Results Saturday 11th September:

Division One:
Corton White Horse Seltic 1 v 5 Norton Athletic
Hearts of Oak 3 v 2 Barsham
Kirkley & Pakefield A 2 v 0 Corton & Ole Frank
Pakefield Re-United 4 v 4 Blundeston Magpies
Pot Black 1 v 1 Waveney Reserves
Oxford Arms 4 v 0 Gt Yarmouth Town Hall

Division Two:
Crusaders 5 v 0 Lowestoft International
Earsham 0 v 2 DK Consultants
Ellingham 0 v 0 Mutford & Wrentham
Hopton 7 v 0 Beccles Caxton Reserves
Norton Athletic Reserves 1 v 5 Waveney Gunners
Telecom Rovers 1 v 3 Bungay Town A
Waveney A P v P Spexhall Reserves

Division Three:
Blundeston Magpies Reserves 3 v 4 Marquis of Lorne
Factory Arms 0 v 4 Harleston Town Reserves
FC Eastport 3 v 2 Carlton Rangers
Lowestoft Albion 1 v 11 Oxford Arms Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 3 v 2 Royal Oak
Southwold Town Reserves 1 v 8 Kirkley & Pakefield B
Westhall 1 v 4 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves

WOULD ALL CLUBS PLEASE READ

Morning gents

I was a little disappointed to receive reports on Monday from Dip farm and Normanston Park about the amount of litter left on the pitches after both the Saturday and Sunday games.

I would like to point out that the teams do not find the pitches covered in litter when they arrive and we do not expect to have to clear major amounts of litter when they finish 1 (hour extra to clear up after each day) the main problem seems to be insulation tape used to hold socks up

Would you please remind teams to clear up after they matches

Attendants have now been instructed to take photos of the litter and note the teams playing

These will be passed onto to you for further action.

If you are not in the position to action these comments please would you let me have the contact details of those who are

Thanks for your cooperation

Jim



Jim Brock

Parks and Sports Ground manager

League Report 4th September

The Notley’s Lowestoft & District Saturday league got under way last week with no few than 112 goals scored across the three divisions.

In the first division last seasons champions Norton Athletic got off to a good start winning 5-2 against Pot Black despite conceding after just 22 seconds to a Gavin Hunt goal. Norton hit back through Danny Hoadley, Steven Hak and Richard Hudson to take a 3-1 lead before Hak made it 4. Glenn Fletcher scored from the spot for 4-2 but Hak completed his hat-trick in injury time to cap a fine win.

Hearts of Oak started the season with a 6-1 win at Pakefield Re-United, goals coming from new signing Simon Greenwood with two, Rob Hills, Kirk Gowing, Jonny Williams and Steven Shipley.

Barsham opened their campaign with a 4-1 win against Corton White Horse Seltic, Blundeston Magpies won 3-1 at Corton & Ole Frank whilst Gt Yarmouth Town Hall got off to a good start winning their first ever game in the top division of the league 2-1 against Kirkley & Pakefield A.

The final game in the division and arguably the game of the day saw Waveney Reserves pick up the points by winning a 7 goal thriller against Spexhall, Ray Winney 2, Scott Jermy and Ian Hunter the scorers.

The second division saw DK Consultants formerly Suffolk Punch get the biggest win 6-1 against Waveney A. Mutford & Wrentham came back from Bungay Town A with a 5-2 win whilst Waveney Gunners and Crusaders both picked up 4-1 wins. Gunners defeating Ellingham and Crusaders beating Beccles Caxton Reserves.

Elsewhere in the division Hopton came back from Spexhall Reserves with the three points following their 3-0 win and Telecom Rovers scored the odd goal of three at Lowestoft International.

The biggest win of the day came in the third division as new boys Lowestoft Albion were on the wrong end of a 20-1 demolition at Harleston Town Reserves.

Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves recorded a fine 6-1 win against Southwold Town Reserves whilst Blundeston Magpies Reserves came back from Westhall with a 6-0 success.

Marquis of Lorne netted a good 4-1 win against Mutford & Wrentham Reserves.

Factory Arms got off to a good start winning 5-1 at Royal Oak and the only draw of the day saw Oxford Arms Reserves and FC Eastport share 6 goals.

Results Saturday 4th September:

Division One:
Barsham 4 v 1 Corton White Horse Seltic
Corton & Ole Frank 1 v 3 Blundeston Magpies
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 2 v 1 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Norton Athletic 5 v 2 Pot Black
Pakefield Re-United 1 v 6 Hearts of Oak
Waveney Reserves 4 v 3 Spexhall

Division Two:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 1 v 4 Crusaders
Bungay Town A 2 v 5 Mutford & Wrentham
DK Consultants 6 v 1 Waveney A
Lowestoft International 1 v 2 Telecom Rovers
Spexhall Reserves 0 v 3 Hopton
Waveney Gunners 4 v 1 Ellingham

Division Three:
Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves 6 v 1 Southwold Town Reserves
Harleston Town Reserves 20 v 1 Lowestoft Albion
Kirkley & Pakefield B 3 v 1 Carlton Rangers
Marquis of Lorne 4 v 1 Mutford & Wrentham Reserves
Oxford Arms Reserves 3 v 3 FC Eastport
Royal Oak 1 v 5 Factory Arms
Westhall 0 v 6 Blundeston Magpies Reserves

September Fixtures Released

The fixtures for the opening month of the season have now been released and published on the full time site.

To view the fixture please click on the division links.

Norfolk County FA Cup Draws Made

The draws for this season's Norfolk County Junior and Primary cup 1st round sees the following ties involving the leagues clubs:

NORFOLK JUNIOR CUP 1st ROUND 18/09/10

Gt Yarmouth Town Hall v Norwich Medics
Lynn Napier v Norton Athletic

NORFOLK PRIMARY CUP 1st ROUND 25/09/10

Hopton v Holt United A
Norton Athletic Res. v Mundesley
Stoke Ferry v Earsham
Sporle v Ellingham

Division One sees first casualty.

The Notleys Lowestoft & District League has already seen its first casualty before a ball has been kicked as last years second division winners
AFC Star have withdrawn from the competition.

Star were thought to be one of the main contenders in the bid for the title.

The withdrawel means that once again the division will have 13 competing teams.

Suffolk FA County Cup draws made.

The draws for the 1st rounds of this season's Suffolk County Cups have been made and the regionalised 1st round draws are as follows:

SUFFOLK JUNIOR CUP 1st ROUND 16/10/10

Hearts of Oak v AFC Hoxne
Spexhall v Beccles Caxton
Oxford Arms v Kirkley & Pakefield A
Blundeston Magpies v Southwold Town
Halesworth Town v Corton & Ole Frank
Corton White Horse Seltic v Pot Black

Byes:
Barsham

SUFFOLK PRIMARY CUP 1st ROUND 25/09/10

Marquis of Lorne v Bungay Town A
Factory Arms v DK Consultants
Lowestoft Albion v Carlton Rangers
Waveney Gunners v Westhall
Blundeston Magpies Res. v Lowestoft International
Waveney Res. v Halesworth Town Res.
Crusaders v Corton White Horse Seltic Res.
Royal Oak v Telecom Rovers

Byes:
Mutford & Wrentham
Oxford Arms Res.
Spexhall Res.
Beccles Caxton Res.
FC Eastport
Kirkley & Pakefield B
Southwold Town Res.

Notleys Lowestoft & District League Constitution 2010/11

Following the annual general meeting the leagues make up for the coming season is now known with each of the three divisions starting with 14 teams as follows:

DIVISION ONE

AFC Star
Barsham
Blundeston Magpies
Corton & Ole Frank
Corton White Horse Seltic
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall
Hearts of Oak
Kirkley & Pakefield A
Norton Athletic
Oxford Arms
Pakefield Re-United
Pot Black
Spexhall
Waveney Res

DIVISION TWO

Beccles Caxton Res
Bungay Town A
Crusaders
DK Consultants
Earsham
Ellingham
Hopton
Lowestoft International
Mutford & Wrentham
Norton Athletic Res.
Spexhall Res
Telecom Rovers
Waveney A
Waveney Gunners

DIVISION THREE

Blundeston Magpies Res
Carlton Rangers
CortonWhiteHorse Seltic Res
Factory Arms
FC Eastport
Harleston Town Res
Kirkley & Pakefield B
Lowestoft Albion
Marquis of Lorne
Mutford & Wrentham Res
Oxford Arms Res
Royal Oak
Southwold Town Res
Westhall


NAME CHANGES

Ole Frank now Corton & Ole Frank
Norman Warrior now Royal Oak
Sole Bay United Res now Southwold Town Res
Suffolk Punch now DK Consultants
Tudor now Telecom Rovers

NEW TEAMS

FC Eastport
Lowestoft Albion

They will share the pitch at Beccles and Dip Farm with Lowestoft Albion playing at Beccles until Xmas and then switching to Dip Farm after.

WITHDRAWELS

Corton A

SEASON START DATE

Saturday 4th September 2010

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

With Mike Johnson standing down after more than 40 years service the league has a new look management committee with the roles separated out into the following:

LEAGUE SECRETARY

Glyn Gray 01493 651261, 07504 991058, glyn.gray@hotmail.co.uk

Glyn is the general league secretary dealing with all county correspondence and any general queries. Please note he should not be contacted with regards to registrations or fixtures, the relevant secretaries should be contacted in the first instance.

REGISTRATION & RESULTS SECRETARY

Brian Gower 01986 892916, 07775 568332, briangower@btinternet.com

Brian is the contact for any player registration queries. All result should be phoned to Brian and all team sheets sent to him through post or e-mail.

LEAGUE TREASURER

Mike Johnson, 01502 565518

Please only contact Mike if your issue is regarding money.

FIXTURES SECRETARY

John Harris, 01493 732080, johnharris26@googlemail.com

John will issue the fixtures and only contact him if you have a fixture query.

REFEREE APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY

Richard May, 01502 588003, 07770 882533, rjmay@hotmail.com

Only contact Richard if you have a referee query.

SUFFOLK COUNTY FA REP

Mike Leeds, 01502 581771, micklyn@talktalk.net

If you have any Suffolk FA queries then Mick is you man and first point of contact.

OTHER CONTACTS

LEAGUE CHAIRMAN – Ian McMeekan 01502 563018, 07828 169413

VICE CHAIRMAN – David Crisp – 01502 562599

Norton's commanders

A POPULAR presentation evening was hailed as a success as the respective champions and runners-up in the Notley's Lowestoft and District Saturday league celebrated their achievements.

Last Friday's evening at sponsors Notley's PH was organised by the Lowestoft League, with trophies handed out to the top sides in the respective three divisions.

And presentations were also made to the Lowestoft and District Referees Association branch, as the best officials were honoured for their refereeing skills in the Saturday league season.

Taking pride of place at the Notleys Lowestoft & District League presentation were Division 1 champions Norton Athletic with runners-up Oxford Arms also pictured.

After changing their name this season, AFC Star triumphed in division two as they lifted the champions trophy ahead of runners-up Great Yarmouth Town Hall, who sealed a remarkable rise into the op flight for next season by virtue of back-to-back promotions.

After relegation last year, division three champions Waveney Gunners will return to division in next season's campaign along with runners- up Spexhall Reserves.

The referee of the year award was handed out to Stephen Hammersley, with Carl Evans collecting the most improved referee, Tony Wickenden the top new referee and young referee of the year Callum Walchester.

Hearts of Oak hand over crown to Norton

APPROACHING the final few games of the season, and a number of issues have already been resolved.

Norton Athletic were crowned division one champions last Thursday - without even kicking a ball - as fifth placed Hearts of Oak lost to Ole Frank, meaning the village side couldn't be caught at the top of the table.

And sealing the championship in style, Norton followed this up with a 4-1 away win at seventh-placed Pot Black (Danny Hoadley 2, Steven Hak 2).

Spexhall moved up from fourth to second after a 4-2 away win at tenth placed Kirkley & Pakefield A, while Oxford Arms are now joint third - but three goals behind Waveney Reserves - after a 0-0 home draw with Hearts of Oak on Saturday and a 3-1 away win at Pot Black on Tuesday.

Barsham are now sixth after a 3-0 home win over bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves. Corton White Horse Seltic remain in 11th place after consecutive defeats - 4-2 at home to 11th placed Mutford & Wrentham last Saturday and 6-2 away at Hearts of Oak on Tuesday.

In division two, AFC Star now can't be caught at the top after the week's results. They have one game left and even if they fail to beat third placed Great Yarmouth Town Hall they will still finish six points ahead of their rivals.

Second placed Pakefield Re-United (Harlow, Coote) lost 2-4 to Gt Yarmouth Town Hall last Saturday, and the Yarmouth side - with games in hand - can overtake Pakefield in their remaining matches.

Town Hall beat already relegated Harleston Town Reserves 3-0 in midweek, with the bottom of the table side having picked up a point from a 3-3 home draw with sixth placed Hopton last Saturday.

Suffolk Punch remain in fourth after a 2-1 away win at tenth placed Crusaders, while Norton Athletic Reserves moved up to seventh with two wins this week - 4-2 over 11th placed Tudor on Saturday and 2-1 away at eighth placed Lowestoft International on Wednesday.

The International side has previously beaten ninth placed Ellingham 5-1 last Saturday, while 12th placed Bungay Town A were gifted the points as first from bottom Sole Bay United Reserves failed to raise a side.

It's all still to play for in the third division, but it has been a good week for leaders Waveney Gunners. Two victories - 1-0 over tenth placed Oxford Arms Reserves and 4-0 over fourth placed Earsham - in the past week now mean they head the table by three points from second placed Waveney A and they still have two games in hand.

Waveney A lost 4-2 at home to seventh placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves last Saturday. Spexhall Reserves, now in third, fine run continued as they beat eighth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves 3-1.

Earsham drew 0-0 with sixth placed Norman Warrior last Saturday as they dropped points this week, but fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B were held to a 1-1 away draw at first from bottom Factory Arms.

Ninth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves beat 12th placed Westhall 1-0, while 11th placed Marquis of Lorne had a good week with successive home wins - 3-0 over bottom of the table Carlton Rangers on Saturday and 2-0 over Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves on Wednesday.

League looking for new secretary

After over 40 years on the Lowestoft & District League in a Secretarial position, Mike Johnson is 'calling it a day' at the end of the current season. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the position, preferably with a football back-ground, please ask them to give Mike a call on 01502 565518, for a friendly, informal chat.

AGM - 2010

The Notley's League Annual General Meeting will take place on THURSDAY 24th JUNE at 7.30pm, Marquis of Lorne, Lowestoft.

All clubs are expected to attend.

Presentation Evening 2010

This years annual presentation evening will take place at Notleys, Lowestoft on Friday 04th June, 7.30pm.

Please come along and show your support to all this year's winners.

Spexhall 5 A'Side 2010

GET SOME FOOTBALL IN BEFORE THE START OF THE WORLD CUP!!

SPEXHALL H & H F.C. ANNUAL 5-A-SIDE COMPETITION

SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2010.

THERE WILL BE 4 GROUPS OF UP TO 7 TEAMS.

TOP 2 TEAMS IN EACH GROUP GOES THROUGH TO KNOCK OUT COMPETITION.
3rd PLACE IN EACH GROUP GOES THROUGH TO PLATE KNOCK OUT COMPETITION.

FOR ENTRY FORM CONTACT MICK AYERS ON 07505 220351

Norton on brink of winning title

THE week's results have proved to be crucial in the battle at the top of the first division - with Norton Athletic now just one point away from winning the title.

In fact, the village side - at the time of going to press - could already be champions. That is provided sixth placed Hearts of Oak - who are the only side that can prevent Norton from winning the league - failed to win against Ole Frank last night (Thursday).

Norton, with three games still to play, beat bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves 5-0 on Saturday with goals from Kevin Briers (two), Nick Persich, Dan Hoadley and an own goal.

With second placed Waveney Reserves suffering their third consecutive defeat, this time 2-1 at home to seventh placed Pot Black - who scored through Gav Hunt and a Darren Boyd penalty, with Ian Hunter scoring the Waveney goal, Norton needed only four points to secure the title.

But with Hearts of Oak losing 1-0 to Pot Black on Tuesday evening, Norton are now only a point away from the title.

Micki Williams' sixth placed Hearts of Oak side - who still have five games left - had previously beaten eighth placed Blundeston Magpies 5-1 on Saturday.

Fourth placed Spexhall were gifted the points after Ole Frank were unable to raise a side, while late goals from tenth placed Kirkley & Pakefield A's Chris Mayhew, Kez Wardrope and Rob Bunning sealed the points with a 3-1 away win at first from bottom Mutford & Wrentham.

In division two, it has been another bad week for second-placed Pakefield Re-United, beset by injury problems. They lost 6-3 to bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves on Saturday, and then drew 4-4 with eighth placed Lowestoft International on Tuesday night.

AFC Star are now nine points clear at the top of the table as they beat seventh placed Ellingham 5-1, while third placed Great Yarmouth Town Hall - who still have six games in hand on the leaders - were held to a 2-2 home draw with sixth placed Hopton.

This draw came just a few hours after the Yarmouth side had lost 4-2 (Matt Anderson, Jason Thompson) to Old Hunstanton in the Norfolk Primary Cup Final.

Fourth placed Suffolk Punch beat first from bottom Bungay Town A 5-1, while fifth placed Corton A lost 5-2 to eighth placed Lowestoft International.

Ninth placed Norton Athletic Reserves beat 12th placed Sole Bay United Reserves 2-1 with goals from Daniel Robinson and Shane Smith.

Just four games were played in the third division, as the John Moore Shield Semi Finals took priority. Waveney Gunners and Earsham will contest the final next month after 3-1 and 4-1 wins respectively over Waveney A and Marquis of Lorne.

A late winner from third placed Spexhall Reserves was enough to take the points in a narrow 1-0 win over fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B. Sixth placed Norman Warrior beat Oxford Arms Reserves 2-0, while seventh placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves beat tenth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 5-2.

Blundeston Magpies Reserves have had a good week with two successive 1-0 wins, moving them into eighth, after they beat 12th placed Factory Arms on Saturday and then beat ninth placed Oxford Arms Reserves on Tuesday.

Hak leads by example for Norton

APPROACHING the final hurdle in the crucial promotion and relegation stakes in the popular three division Lowestoft league, numerous issues still have to be resolved.

And it promises to be a crucial bank holiday weekend ahead with two games in the next three days.

It's a case of as you were in division one as joint leaders Norton and Waveney Reserves both had fine wins. Two goals from Norton's player manager Steven Hak and further strikes from Andy Boggis and a Danny Hoadley penalty sealed a good 4-2 away win at eighth-placed Ole Frank at Normanston Park.

Second placed Waveney Reserves also moved to 45 points, but from having played a game more, as they closed the goal difference between the two sides at the top to just two in a convincing 7-2 home win over 12th placed Mutford & Wrentham at Denes High school. Goalscorers were player manager Shaun Howes, Ian Hunter, two from Scott Jermy and another hat trick from Ray Winney.

With previous third placed side Barsham redundant, Oxford Arms and Spexhall took advantage to move into third and fourth respectively. Oxford just beat tenth placed Blundeston Magpies 4-3, while it was a “jeckyll and hyde” performance from Spexhall as they bounced back from being 1-0 down to seventh placed Pot Black following Darren Boyd's penalty, to hit back in the second half and win 3-1 with goals from Harley Lubbock and two from Danny Milne.

Still with games in hand, sixth placed Hearts of Oak had an easy 8-2 away win at bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves, while Kirkley & Pakefield A returned to winning ways in moving up to ninth with a 4-2 home win over 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic.

The top four teams in division two all won, as leaders AFC Star had a narrow 5-3 away win at ninth placed Tudor while second placed Pakefield Re-United were awarded the points after 13th placed Sole Bay United Reserves could not raise a side.

Third placed Suffolk Punch and fourth placed Gt Yarmouth Town Hall both hit a magnificent seven in convincing home wins - 7-2 over seventh placed Ellingham and 7-1 over eighth placed Crusaders respectively.

Hopton moved up to fifth with a good 4-2 home win over12th placed Bungay Town A, Corton A are sixth after narrowly beating 11th placed Lowestoft International 1-0, while tenth placed Norton Athletic Reserves beat bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves 4-3 with two goals from Daniel Robinson and further strikes from Gary Crisp and Steve Nicol - but Harleston missed a penalty that could've sealed a point.

Likewise in division three, the top four sides all won. Leaders Waveney A narrowly beat fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B 3-2, despite another brace for young marksman Olly Winram for the visitors.

Second placed Waveney Gunners beat first from bottom Marquis of Lorne 3-1, while third placed Spexhall Reserves also had a narrow away win beating 11th placed Westhall 1-0.

Earsham kept up the pressure in fourth with a 4-2 away win at tenth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves, while seventh placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves beat sixth placed Norman Warrior 2-0.

Mutford & Wrentham Reserves are eighth after a 0-0 draw with 12th placed Factory Arms, while Oxford Arms Reserves moved up to ninth with a 5-1 away win at bottom of the table Carlton Rangers.

All change at the top again

IT'S all change once more in two of the three divisions this week as previous leaders once again top the table.

Norton have returned to the summit in division one, despite being held to a 1-1 home draw at reigning champions Hearts of Oak, who are now sixth. An injury time equaliser denied Norton the three points, as the village side led through Tom Hudson's strike. They now head the table on goal difference, and still have a game in hand on second placed Waveney Reserves, who lost 3-1 at home to third placed Barsham.

Spexhall are fifth after a 4-0 home win over bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves, Pot Black remain in seventh after a fine 5-0 away at 12th placed Mutford & Wrentham.

Ole Frank are eighth after beating tenth placed Kirkley & Pakefield A 4-2 at Normanston Park, while ninth placed Blundeston Magpies beat 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic 3-1.

In division two, it is a case of as you were at the top of the table after the top four sides all won again. Leaders AFC Star still head the table by four points after a 5-1 home win over sixth placed Hopton.

Pakefield Re-United are still in second after a 2-0 away win at bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves with goals from Tills and Harlow, as Neil Dale's side still have two games in hand.

Suffolk Punch remain third after beating eighth placed Corton A 5-1 away, while Great Yarmouth Town Hall beat tenth placed Lowestoft International 2-0.

Ellingham stay in fifth place despite losing 2-1 at home to 12th placed Bungay Town A, while Crusaders are up to seventh after a narrow 2-1 home win over 13th placed Sole Bay United Reserves.

Tudor, after a fine recent run, move up to ninth after a 4-1 home win over 11th placed Norton Athletic Reserves.

Waveney A have returned to the top in division three after beating previous leaders Waveney Gunners, who slip to second, 3-0. The Gunners are one point behind now, but still have three games in hand.

Spexhall Reserves remain poised in third after a 3-1 away win at Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves, while both Earsham and K&P B kept up the pressure in fourth and fifth places respectively.

Earsham had a walkover win over bottom of the table Carlton Rangers, while Olly Winram fired another brace for Neil Harris' young K&P side as they beat ninth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves 3-1.

Norman Warrior stay sixth after a good 5-2 home win over tenth placed Westhall, while 11th placed Oxford Arms Reserves superbly recovered from 3-0 down at Dip Farm to eventually beat eighth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 5-3.

The points were shared in the final division encounter at Normanston Park as 13th placed Marquis of Lorne drew 2-2 with 12th placed Factory Arms, but Ron Bonnor's men still have two games in hand on their rivals and are just two points behind.

Waveney Reserves hit top

APPROACHING the final two months of the football season, it continues to be all to play for in the three-division Notley's League.

There has been another change at the top in division one, with previous leaders Waveney Reserves replacing Norton once more this week.

Second placed Norton are now one point behind Waveney with a game in hand after they were held to a 2-2 draw by ninth placed Kirkley & Pakefield A, with goals from Dan Blewitt and Steven Hak for the visitors, while Waveney returned to the top with a 6-0 demolition of first from bottom Wrentham, thanks to another hat trick from Ray Winney, and other goals from Dean Hurren, Scott Jermy and Nathan Garrod.

Oxford Arms moved up into third after a 4-2 home win over eighth placed Ole Frank, while Barsham slipped to fourth after losing 2-0 at tenth placed Blundeston Magpies.

With games in hand, both Hearts of Oak - in sixth - and seventh placed Pot Black had 5-0 wins, beating bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves and 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic respectively.

It is as you were in division two, with another two wins for the top two. Leaders AFC Star hammered bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves 7-0, while Pakefield Re-United remain four points behind with two games in hand after a 3-0 home win over fifth placed Ellingham, thanks to goals from Coote, Chapman and Tills.

Suffolk Punch remain in third after a 0-0 away draw at 12th placed Sole Bay United Reserves, meaning fourth placed Gt Yarmouth Town Hall - with four games in hand - can overtake them as they are now only four points behind after hitting seventh placed Corton A with a 13-1 demolition.

Sixth placed Hopton lost 2-3 at home to tenth placed Lowestoft International, while eighth placed Crusaders also lost 3-2, this time away at 11th placed Norton Athletic Reserves, who scored through two goals from Steve Rivett and Dan Robinson. Tudor moved up into ninth with a 2-0 away win at 13th placed Bungay Town A.

In division three, the top six sides remain as you were after all picked up points. Leaders Waveney Gunners maintained their two point lead, with three games in hand on second placed Waveney A, after beating bottom of the table Carlton Rangers 7-0.

Second placed Waveney A kept the pressure on with a 5-0 home win over tenth placed Westhall, while third placed Spexhall Reserves also hit five in beating eighth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 5-2.

Two late goals saw fourth placed Earsham battle back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B, who had raced into the lead with two second half goals from hitman Olly Winram.

Sixth placed Norman Warrior beat first from bottom Marquis of Lorne 8-1, seventh placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves slipped to a 2-1 defeat at 12th placed Factory Arms while ninth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves drew 1-1 with 11th placed Oxford Arms Reserves.

Goals worth the wait

IT was the case of the late, late, late show in the popular three-division Lowestoft league at the weekend.

A number of games across the leagues were decided in the dying minutes with teams vying for points snatching draws and victories from the clutches of defeat during a weekend of late goals.

With division one leaders Norton inactive, second-placed Waveney Reserves failed to take advantage as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Dip Farm by fourth-placed Oxford Arms. In a topsy-turvy encounter, Arms scored in the last minute to snatch a draw and while they deserved point, Waveney did have a penalty saved. Norton now head the table by a point from Waveney, with the village side boasting a game in hand.

Barsham moved up into third after a 1-0 away win at 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic, while fifth placed Spexhall were reliant on a last minute equaliser as they were held 3-3 by tenth placed Blundeston Magpies.

Sixth placed Hearts of Oak overtook Kirkley & Pakefield A with a 4-1 victory at Walmer Road, as the home side slip to eighth. Ole Frank scored with the last kick of the game to make it 2-2 and move into seventh at home against first from bottom Mutford & Wrentham.

The late show continued in Beccles, as ninth placed Pot Black scored a last minute penalty to beat bottom of the table Caxton Reserves 1-0.

In division two, leaders AFC Star extended their lead at the top with a 6-0 demolition of fifth placed Ellingham. Second placed Pakefield Re-United needed a last minute goal to draw 2-2 with first from bottom Bungay Town A, as goals from Harlow and Coote leave Nail Dale's side four points behind the leaders with two games in hand.

Third placed Suffolk Punch were held to a 3-3 home draw by eight placed Crusaders, while fourth placed Great Yarmouth Town Hall suffered a cup hangover as they slipped to a 4-1 away defeat at sixth placed Hopton.

Seventh placed Corton A also lost 2-1 away at bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves, while Tudor moved up into ninth with a good 2-1 home win over in-form tenth-placed Lowestoft International. Norton Athletic Reserves moved into 11th after a 4-0 home win over 12th placed Sole Bay United Reserves, with two goals from Dan Robinson and others from Steve Rivett and Steve Nicol.

The top five sides in division three all won on Saturday, and there remains just five points between the top five. Leaders Waveney Gunners beat tenth placed Westhall 4-0 away, while second placed Waveney A narrowly beat first from bottom Factory Arms 3-2 away.

There was a similar scoreline for third placed Earsham as they narrowly beat Oxford Arms Reserves 3-2 at Dip Farm. Fourth placed Spexhall Reserves beat bottom of the table Carlton Rangers 2-1, while two goals from Olly Winram were vital in fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B's 2-1 away win at eighth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves.

Norman Warrior remain in seventh after a fine 6-0 away win over ninth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves.

The John Moore Shield semi final draw has been made, and the top two sides in division three have been pitted together as Waveney Gunners clash with Waveney A and Earsham take on Marquis of Lorne in the other last four encounter, with dates for the games to be confirmed.

JMS Shield Semi Final Draw:

This years semi final line-up is as follows:

Earsham v Marquis of Lorne
Waveney Gunners v Waveney A

Date: TBC

League looking for new secretary

After over 40 years on the Lowestoft & District League in a Secretarial position, Mike Johnson is 'calling it a day' at the end of the current season. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the position, preferably with a football back-ground, please ask them to give Mike a call on 01502 565518, for a friendly, informal chat.

Town Hall side move into final

PRIDE of place this week goes to second division side Gt Yarmouth Town Hall, who reached the final of the Norfolk Primary Cup on Saturday following their 3-1 win against Thetford Rovers Reserves.

The league sent out their congratulations to the side this week for their success, and this will be the second time in three seasons that the league will have had a representative after Ellingham reached the final two years ago.

The final will be played on Friday, April 9 at Dereham's Aldiss Park against Old Hunstanton.

In division one leaders Norton Athletic had to battle back from 2-1 down at the break to eventually beat fifth placed Spexhall 4-2, with scorers Danny Hoadley (penalty), two from Andy Green and player manager Steve Hak.

Second placed Waveney Reserves bounced back from defeat last week to beat eighth placed Kirkley & Pakefield A 5-1, after they were 1-0 down at the interval.

Third placed Barsham were given the points as 11th placed Pot Black failed to raise a side for the scheduled clash. Fourth placed Oxford Arms game at first from bottom Mutford & Wrentham was postponed.

Sixth placed Hearts of Oak drew 2-2 at Normanston Park with seventh placed Ole Frank, while ninth placed Corton White Horse Seltic beat tenth placed Blundeston Magpies 3-1.

In the battle of the top two in the second division, league leaders AFC Star drew 0-0 with second placed Pakefield Re-United.

Suffolk Punch stay third after a last-gasp 4-3 away win at 12th placed Norton Athletic Reserves. The home side had looked to salvage a late draw as they made it 3-3 in the 92nd minute but then conceded an even later winner. Norton scorers were Gary Crisp, Dan Robinson and Sam Brackenbury.

Fifth placed Ellingham drew 3-3 away at tenth placed Sole Bay United Reserves, sixth placed Corton A had a good 4-1 win over seventh-placed Hopton.

Eighth placed Crusaders lost 1-3 at home to an improving Lowestoft International, who are now ninth, while 11th placed Tudor drew 1-1 with bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves.

In Division three, just three games were placed as the John Moore Shield quarter finals took centre stage. Game of the division was at Dip Farm, where seventh placed Norman Warrior led 5-2 against Spexhall Reserves, but the village side dramatically hit back to win 6-5 and move into fourth place.

Fifth placed Kirkley & Pakefield B slipped to a 1-4 home reversal against tenth placed Westhall, while bottom of the table Carlton Rangers had a fine 5-2 home win over Blundeston Magpies Reserves.

In the John Moore Shield quarter finals, league leaders Waveney Gunners bounced back from last week's league defeat to move into the semi finals with a 6-1 victory over Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves.

They will be joined by second placed Waveney A, who beat Mutford & Wrentham Reserves by the same 6-1 scoreline. Third placed Earsham join them in the last four after a 3-1 away win at Factory Arms, while Ron Bonnor's Marquis of Lorne make up the quartet after a fine 4-1 home win over Oxford Arms Reserves.

Town Hall Reach Primary Final

The league would like to send its congratulations to Gt Yarmouth Town Hall who reached the final of the Norfolk Primary Cup on Saturday following their 3-1 win againt Thetford Rovers Reserves. This will be the second time in 3 season we have had a league representative in the final and hopefully Town Hall will go one better than Ellingham two years ago.

The final will be played on Friday 9th April at Dereham's Aldiss Park against Old Hunstanton.

Here are Town Hall's club notes on the match:

Town Hall reached their first county cup final in 39 years with a fullydeserved 3-1 victory over a sporting Thetford Rovers Reserve side at GreenLane.Manager Jonno sprung the first surprise of the day by opting to keeptop scorer Matty Anderson in reserve on the bench.

Hall then proceeded toget off to the worst possible start conceding in the first 40seconds.However this proved to be as good as it got for the opposition asHall bossed the game for the remaining 89 minutes.

The only blot being Halls inability to convert numerous chance that their possession andapproach play deserved.Half time came still one goal adrift,with themessage from the management "dont panic".

Early in the second half withBeckett skying a clear cut opening, and midfield dynamo Keith Vincentbeing withdrawn through injury, and who up to that point was probablyHalls best player, many may have thought it was going to be one of thosedays. However with top scorer Anderson now on the pitch and a change offormation Hall raised their game further.

On 55 minutes Rob Ripkey held offtwo Thetford defenders to fire home Halls much overdue equaliser,only onewinner now.Ten minutes later good work down the right from Shane Kingdonsaw him deliver a pinpoint cross for Matty Anderson to pick his spot witha header for his 27th goal of the season.

With fresh legs introduced Hall stayed dominant.The icing on the cake came 5 minutes from time withAnderson creating panic in the Thetford defence turning provider for Ripkey to tap home from close range.Final score 3-1.Superb effort anddetermination from all 14 players,well done everyone.

Final is due to beplayed on Friday April 9 at Dereham v Old Hunstanton.However with Hall noteven at the half way stage with their league games, thoughts must turn to the six league games before then, starting tomorrow v Hopton (AWAY).Jonnowill be in touch regarding arrangements.

Team v Thetford Rovers Res.(NPC SemiFinal:Marshall,Nolan,Locke(B),Locke(K),Grant,Ripkey,Kingdon(Smith),Vincent(Anderson),Yaxley,Thompson(Tuffrey),Beckett.

Norton move to top in Lowestoft league

CATCHING up on outstanding league games after a number of recent cancellations, 17 league games were played at the weekend to replace the quarter finals of the league knockout cup, which had been previously scheduled.

And there are new leaders in division one of the popular three division Notley's Lowestoft & District League, as game of the day saw Norton beat previous leaders Waveney Reserves 4-1 at Denes High School. Dan Blewitt with two, Richard Hudson and Rory Spinks all scored for the visitors as they moved two points clear at the top.

Oxford Arms stay third on goal difference after hitting six goals in the final 30 minutes to beat sixth placed K&P A, while Spexhall are fourth with a game in hand on Oxford after beating Beccles Caxton Reserves 5-1 away.

Barsham remain in fifth place after they had a fine 5-2 home win over seventh placed Hearts of Oak, with another hat trick for the league's leading scorer Josh Woolnough and further strikes from N Wilson and A Williams.

Ole Frank remain in eighth place, despite not playing last Saturday, while Blundeston Magpies moved up into ninth after a 2-2 draw away at first from bottom Mutford & Wrentham.

Pot Black slip to tenth place after they lost 6-3 at home against 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic, despite Danny McKinley's side leading 3-1 at the interval.

In the second division, league leaders AFC Star slipped to a surprise 2-1 home defeat against Lowestoft International, who moved up into tenth with this fine win.

Second-placed Pakefield Re-United returned to winning way and are now two points behind, with two games in hand, after winning 4-1 away at sixth placed Hopton, with Sutcliffe, Armstrong, Harlow and Stephenson on the scoresheet for Neil Dale's side.

Suffolk Punch stay third after a 3-0 away win at bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves, while Great Yarmouth Town Hall moved into fourth with a fine 6-0 away win at 11th placed Norton Athletic Reserves.

Ellingham slipped to fifth after losing 6-1 away at improving Corton a in seventh place, while eighth-placed Crusaders beat 12th-placed Tudor 5-2.

In Division three league leaders Waveney Gunners lost for only the second time in the league this season as Neil Harris' youngsters at K&P B had a fine 2-0 home win to remain in fourth in what is turning out to be a tight division.

Second placed Waveney A kept the pressure on at the top with a 3-1 away win at 12th placed Marquis of Lorne, while third placed Earsham were inactive this week.

Spexhall Reserves, on a fine run, moved into fifth with another 1-0 home win over seventh-placed Norman Warrior, while eighth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves scheduled game at bottom of the table Carlton Rangers was called off.

Ninth placed Blundeston Magpies Reserves lost heavily 5-0 at home to tenth placed Westhall, while first from bottom Factory Arms beat 11th placed Oxford Arms Reserves 3-2.

Mark Boggis

Notleys League Report 19th Feb

A SECOND successive full fixture list saw 18 league and two cup games being played in another eventful week in the Notley’s league.

And despite the conditions, it was certainly raining goals across Lowestoft and Waveney this week as 101 strikes hit the back of the net in the 20 fixtures.

Second division Great Yarmouth Town Hall took all the plaudits after reaching the semi final of the Norfolk Primary Cup after a fine 4-1 away win at Lynn Discovery.

Reigning double champions Hearts of Oak hit back from their league disappointment last week to smash 14 unanswered goals past shell-shocked second division side Corton A in the KO Cup second round.

In league action, the top two sides both won again to maintain in pole position in division one. Leaders Waveney Reserves strengthened their goal difference – which is still inferior to Norton – with a 4-1 away win at 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic. Second placed Norton are still a point behind as they recovered from 2-0 down to narrowly beat third placed Oxford Arms 3-2 with goals from Dan Blewitt and a brace from Paul Harriman.

Spexhall moved up into fourth with a fine 5-2 away win at previous incumbents Barsham, who slip to fifth, while two goals from Michael Hodgson – including a last minute winner – were vital for Kirkley & Pakefield A in moving them up to sixth with a 2-1 home win over first from bottom Mutford & Wrentham.

Ole Frank remain in eighth place with a fine 4-1 home win over an off-colour Pot Black, Darren Boyd hitting the solitary goal for Danny McKinley’s ninth placed side who still have games in hand.

Blundeston Magpies returned to winning ways to put a halt to Beccles Caxton Reserves recent revival, as Ronnie Socratous’ side triumphed 7-0 to remain in tenth place, with Caxton still at the foot of the table.

In Division two, league leaders AFC Star moved five points ahead of second-placed Pakefield Re-United, as Neil Dale's men slipped to their first league defeat – and the league’s last remaining unbeaten record – of the season as they lost 3-1 away to third placed Suffolk Punch.

They still have two games in hand however on Star, who secured back-to-back 4-1 away wins, this time at tenth placed Norton Athletic Reserves.

Fourth placed Ellingham returned to winning ways with a narrow 3-2 away win at Bungay Town A, who slip again to 12th. Hopton moved up into sixth with a 5-0 home win over eighth placed Crusaders, while Tudor won for the second week running to move up to 11th with a 3-1 away win at ninth-placed Sole Bay United Reserves.

Bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves are finally celebrating being on plus points, as they drew 2-2 away at 13th-placed Lowestoft International, who are still ten points ahead of them.

In Division three league leaders Waveney Gunners continued their impressive form with a 6-0 away win at 13th placed Factory Arms. With second placed Waveney A inactive, third placed Earsham and fourth placed Kirkley and Pakefield B failed to take advantage of their games in hand as Earsham were held to a 2-2 draw by improving Marquis of Lorne in 11th place, while K&P B slipped to a second successive defeat, this time 1-0 away at seventh placed Spexhall Reserves.

Fifth placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves closed the gap with a narrow 3-2 away win at bottom of the table Carlton Rangers, while sixth placed Norman Warrior surprisingly slipped to a 2-1 away defeat at 12th placed Westhall.

Ninth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves had a fine 4-1 home win over tenth placed Oxford Arms Reserves.

Spexhall 5 A'Side Tournament

GET SOME FOOTBALL IN BEFORE THE START OF THE WORLD CUP!!

SPEXHALL H & H F.C. ANNUAL 5-A-SIDE COMPETITION

SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2010.

THERE WILL BE 4 GROUPS OF UP TO 7 TEAMS.

TOP 2 TEAMS IN EACH GROUP GOES THROUGH TO KNOCK OUT COMPETITION.
3rd PLACE IN EACH GROUP GOES THROUGH TO PLATE KNOCK OUT COMPETITION.

FOR ENTRY FORM CONTACT MICK AYERS ON 07505 220351


Thanks.

Tim
Spexhall H & H FC

Jermy brace breaks champions Hearts

IT was back to action with a full fixture list leading to all 19 league games in the popular three-division Notley's League being played.

And it is a case of almost as you were following Saturday's fixtures as the top sides in the respective divisions all won.

Game of the day in division one saw the league leaders Waveney Reserves beat reigning champions Hearts of Oak 2-0 at Normanston Park. Two goals from Scott Jermy were enough for the leaders to increase their advantage over sixth-placed Hearts of Oak to 16 points - although Micki Williams men still have four games in hand on Shaun Howes side.

Second place Norton are still a point behind the leaders following their 3-0 away win at Mutford & Wrentham, with two goals for Danny Hoadley and another for their leading marksman Paul Harriman.

Now in third place are Oxford Arms, following their narrow 3-2 away win at tenth placed Blundeston Magpies, which moves them to within seven points of the leaders - although they've played a game more.

Barsham slipped to fourth as ninth placed Pot Black - still with games in hand on all their rivals - beat them 1-0 with a solitary goal from Max Wall.

Spexhall remain in fifth after a narrow 3-2 home win over 11th placed Corton White Horse Seltic while bottom of the table Beccles Caxton Reserves, strengthened by their first team not having a game, picked up one of the results of the day with their first win of the season in narrowly defeating seventh-placed Kirkley & Pakefield A 2-1 with two late goals, despite Luke Graham's first-half strike for the visitors.

In Division two, league leaders AFC Star are still two points ahead of second-placed Pakefield Re-United - although Neil Dale's men still have two games in hand.

Star cruised to a 4-1 away win at Crusaders, who slip to eighth, while there was a similar success and scoreline for Pakefield Re-United at first from bottom Lowestoft International as an own goal and strikes from the S force of Sorrell, Sutcliffe and Stephenson completed their win.

Third placed Great Yarmouth Town Hall were inactive, and Suffolk Punch took advantage to move up to fourth with a 3-0 home win over sixth placed Hopton. Ellingham, who were previously in fourth place, slipped to a shock 1-3 defeat at home against Tudor, who move up to 12th.

Norton Athletic Reserves moved up to tenth place with a 3-2 victory over Bungay Town A, who slip to 11th, after two goals from Sam Bensley and Dominic Moore were on the scoresheet for the home side.

Bottom of the table Harleston Town Reserves - beset by having points deducted - now have no points, after moving off the minuses as they drew 3-3 with ninth-placed Sole Bay United Reserves.

In Division three league leaders Waveney Gunners continued their march towards the title with an 8-1 demolition away at travel to tenth placed Oxford Arms Reserves. Second placed Waveney A inflicted fourth placed Kirkley and Pakefield B's first home defeat of the season as the visitors went nap in a 5-0 away win.

Third placed Earsham kept up the pressure with a 7-1 home win over first from bottom Factory Arms, while fifth placed Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves drew 1-1 with ninth placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves.

Norman Warrior are still well placed with games in hand as they moved up into sixth after a 2-0 home win over bottom of the table Carlton Rangers.

Seventh placed Spexhall Reserves lost ground as Blundeston Magpies Reserves swooped to a 2-1 home win to move up to.

In the division's final fixture, Marquis of Lorne moved above Westhall 07 into 11th with a fine 4-3 home win that saw the visitors slip to 12th.