NORMAN'S CONQUEST

With leaders Marlborough inactive this morning, Hethersett missed the chance to go back to the top of the Premier division when they were beaten 2-0 at home to Norman Wanderers. Delaneys now move up to second spot after beating Mattishall YCOB 3-1. Acle Rangers and The Grove shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Winston Rovers top 1A after a 5-0 win at Angel Gardens, closely followed by AFC Wanderers who won 6-1 at Farmhouse. Aylsham Black Boys and Norwich Busmen both recorded home wins,whilst Felthorpe won 2-1 at Freemasons Arms. Salhouse Rovers are the new leaders of 1B after beating Manor Park 2-0. Second placed Taverham United beat previous leaders Unicorns 1-0 whilst there were home wins for Hillside OB and Wymondham Rangers.

Windmill Wanderers made it seven from seven this season when they beat Aslacton 5-2. Gilson Bailey beat Norwich Union 3-2 and Hellesdon Athletic got back to winning ways, 4-0 at home to North Walsham Town. Earlham Bridges and Normaan Res both scored five when winning at home and Newsman Celtic beat Earlham Colney 3-1. Costessey Sports still top 2B after beating Norwich CEYMS 3-0 whilst Haig FC thumped Ex Mile Cross 6-2. Earlham United scored six without reply at Thorpe Rovers and AFC Drayton also scored six at home to Ketts Tavern. Horsford SC beat Hethersett Res 3-1 whilst Bayer overcame Wilco Fast fit 5-4.

Nelson continue to set the pace in 3A after winning 3-0 at Deopham. Plasterers Arms are second. They beat Mousehold 3-0 and are a point ahead of Green Man who won 3-2 at The Reindeer. The Griffen beat Mad Moose 4-1 whilst there were also wins for Brickmakers and Coltishall Colts. 3B leaders Old Catton hit four without reply at Taverham Res whilst Norfolk CCSC hammered Aylsham Sunday Res 11-0. Spixworth are third after beating Wymondham Res 5-2 and there were also wins for PL Rangers and Unicorns Res. St Faiths and Costessey Res fought out a 2-2 draw.

The top of the table clash in 4A saw Reepham maintain their 100% record as they beat DCS Rapid 5-3. Pulham United had a good 6-2 victory at The Mitre and Coachmakers Arms won 4-0 at Elm Tavern. Mulbarton Wanderers recorded their first victory of the season, beating Branford 3-2 and Earlham Colney Res beat Upton 2-1. 4B leaders overcame AFC Fifers 4-3 whilst Hingham won 5-2 at Mischief. Thorpe Marriot beat Royal Oak 4-1 and Felmingham won the North Norfolk derby, 3-1 at Mundesley. Sprowston Rovers had a good win at Hethersett A whilst Freethorpe drew 1-1 with Dancing Farmers.

Meanwhile, as a reminder to clubs, any team not wishing to have a fixture on November 4th (When Norwich play Ipswich) must contact fixtures secretary Bernie Hardiman on 01603 423894 as soon as possible as after next Sunday it will be too late.