League Report 9th April 2011

The first division title race is now realistically down to three teams following this weekend’s fixtures which saw Pot Black’s slim chances almost ended and Waveney Reserves lose further ground.

Pot Black were beaten by leaders Norton Athletic whom saw Andy Green net three with Dan Blewitt the other.

Waveney Reserves in their early KO with Blundeston Mapgies lost 2-1 and are now ten points adrift of the leaders Norton.

Oxford Arms who were long time leaders won 4-0 against the bottom side Corton White Horse whilst Hearts of Oak who are still playing catch up in their games won 3-1 against Barsham to move into third. Barsham were winning this game at the break and missed a penalty in the second half with the scores at 1-1 but hearts hit back in the second half with goals from Kirk Gowing (2) and Luke Falliaze.

This time next week the title destination may be a little clearer as Norton play host to Oxford on Tuesday night before visiting Hearts on Saturday.

Other games in the division saw Gt Yarmouth Town Hall win 4-1 against Pakefield Re-United to give themselves a chance of finishing above Pakefield as they move to within two points with three games remaining.

Elsewhere Kirkley & Pakefield A and Spexhall shared the points following their 2-2 draw.

There is no stopping the top three in the second division as all picked up maximum points.

DK Consultants went on a goal spree in beating Bungay Town A 10-0 whilst second placed Waveney Gunners won 3-1 at 4th placed Spexhall Reserves.

With Hopton also winning 4-1 at Beccles Caxton Reserves it looks like these three sides will finish head and shoulders above the rest.

At the other end of the table and Ellingham who have not won a game this season failed to raise a side at Mutford and Telecom Rovers slipped further adrift after losing 4-2 at Waveney A.

Norton Athletic Reserves who looked doomed at the turn of the year won their seventh game in eleven after a fine 3-1 win against Earsham and this lifted them out of the bottom three.

The final game in the division saw a superb 5-1 win for Lowestoft International against Crusaders.

The third division title is still no clearer as the three contenders all won again. Long time leaders Corton White Horse Seltic won 6-2 at Royal Oak whilst second placed Mutford & Wrentham Reserves picked up a solid 3-0 against Blundeston Magpies Reserves.

Third placed FC Eastport had to work hard for the points at Harleston Town Reserves where they eventually ran out 4-3 winners.

The clash of the bottom two resulted in a 3-0 win for Southwold Town Reserves against Lowestoft Albion whilst Factory Arms’s fine second half to the campaign saw them score the only goal in their match with Westhall.

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 09th April 2011

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

Division Two League:
Beccles Caxton Reserves 1 v 4 Hopton
DK Consultants 10 v 0 Bungay Town A
Lowestoft International 5 v 1 Crusaders
Mutford & Wrentham H v W Ellingham
Norton Athletic Reserves 3 v 1 Earsham
Spexhall Reserves 1 v 3 Waveney Gunners
Waveney A 4 v 2 Telecom Rovers

Division Three League:
Factory Arms 1 v 0 Westhall
Harleston Town Reserves 3 v 4 FC Eastport
Lowestoft Albion 0 v 3 Southwold Town Reserves
Mutford & Wrentham Reserves 3 v 0 Blundeston Magpies Reserves
Oxford Arms Reserves 1 v 3 Carlton Rangers
Royal Oak 2 v 6 Corton White Horse Seltic Reserves