CHAMPIONS MARCH ON

Marlborough have opened up a gap at the top of the Premier Division after beating bottom side Rosary Rams 6-3. Second placed Hethersett slumped to a 3-2 home defeat against Acle Rangers, whilst Delaneys and Norman Wanderers drew 1-1. The Grove beat Poringland 5-0 whilst Prince of Denmark gained their first league win of the season, beating Quebec 2-1.

Eaton Beehive and AFC Wanderers continue to set the pace in 1A after big away wins and Winstone Rovers are third following a 5-1 win at Farmhouse. Norwich Busmen and Silver Fox both had good wins, whilst Felthorpe and Hainford YCOB shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. In 1B, leaders Salhouse won 7-4 at Hillside OB and Sprowston Wanderers beat Manor Park 5-0. In the battle of the bottom two Acle Res beat Poringland Res 5-2.

Highest score of the season so far was in 2A as Hellesdon Athletic demolished Earlham Colney 22-1. Windmill Wanderers are still top despite losing their 100% record as they drew 4-4 at Norman Res. Gilson Bailey won 4-2 at Aslacton and there were also wins for Newsman Celtic and North Walsham Town. The big game in 2B saw Haigh FC beat Costessey Sports 2-1. This paved the way for Norwich CEYMS to take over at the top as they beat Drayton 5-3. Bayer, Thorpe Rovers and Horsford SC all tasted victory as did Earlham United who scored five without reply at Wilco Fast Fit.

In 3A Nelson have opened up a gap at the top after beating Brickmakers 3-0. They are followed by Plasterers Arms and Green Man who shared the points in a 3-3 draw. Stoke, The Reindeer and Coltishall Colts all won whilst Deopham drew 1-1 at home to The Griffen. 3B leaders Old Catton won 3-1 at St Faiths, but Norfolk CCSC stay close on their heels after a 4-3 home win over Spixworth. Unicorns Res and PL Rangers both had good wins whilst Wymondham Res scraped passed bottom side AFC Rompers 2-1. Costessey Res and Ribs of Beef drew 2-2.

Reepham Town stiil lead the way in 4A after a 4-2 win at Sporting Longdale whilst second placed DCS Rapid thumped The Mitre 8-0. Upton and Branford Arms both had good away wins whilst Coachmakers Arms and Norman "A" drew 1-1. Hingham won 1-0 at Thorpe Marriot and now top 4B as Dynamo Denmark dropped points for the first time this season, losing 5-4 at Mundesley. Mischief beat Dancing Farmers 3-2 and Felmingham won 5-0 at Hethersett "A". AFC Fifers had a good win at Freethorpe whilst Sprowston Rovers recent good league form continued with a 5-2 win at Royal Oak