League Report 12th March

The first division title race now looks an interesting affair as leaders Oxford Arms lost for the second time as they went down 2-0 at Spexhall.

Norton Athletic closed the gap to 3 points albeit from a game more following their slender 1-0 win at Gt Yarmouth Town Hall, however Norton and Oxford are yet to meet this season.

Third placed Waveney Reserves were handed a walkover as opponents Pakefield Re-United failed to raise a side whilst fellow contenders Hearts of Oak picked up a 7-1 win against Corton White Horse Seltic.

Pot Black who could still have a say as they have to face all the top teams recorded a fine 2-0 win against Blundeston Magpies to climb above them into 4th place.

Elsewhere Barsham gained a much needed win in beating Kirkley & Pakefield A 2-1.

The top 5 of the second division all picked up three points. Maintaining their 6 point advantage are DK Consultants who defeated Telecom Rovers 4-1. Waveney Gunners remain second following their 2-1 success against Earsham whilst Hopton picked up a fine 2-1 win against Mutford & Wrentham.

Further tight games saw Bungay Town A return from Norton Athletic Reserves with the points following an own goal whilst 5th placed Spexhall Reserves returned from Crusaders with a 2-1 win.

Ellingham’s misery continued as they were beaten 5-0 at Lowestoft International whilst Waveney A picked up a much needed three points in their relegation battle as for the third week running they were involved in a high scoring game this time winning 8-4 at Beccles Caxton Reserves.

The top three in the third division also picked up maximum points as leaders Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves won 3-1 against Carlton Rangers, second placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves won 5-0 against Westhall and third placed FC Eastport won 5-0 against Lowestoft Albion.

4th placed Harleston Town Reserves lost to the only goal against Royal Oak as did Blundeston Magpies in their encounter with a fast improving Factory Arms.

Finally 5th placed Kirkley & Pakefield B were on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline against Southwold Town Reserves.

The league would now like to hear from any new clubs wishing to join in the 2011/12 season. Please contact Secretary Glyn Gray in the first instance, 01493 651261.

Results 12th March 2011

Division One League:
Barsham 2 v 1 Kirkley & Pakefield A
Gt Yarmouth Town Hall 0 v 1 Norton Athletic
Hearts of Oak 7 v 1 Corton White Horse Seltic
Pot Black 2 v 0 Blundeston Magpies
Spexhall 2 v 0 Oxford Arms
Waveney Reserves H v W Pakefield Re-United

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

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