AFC MARCH ON

Honours were even when the Premier Division top two, Norman Wanderers and Marlborough drew 1-1 at Sloughbottom. The Grove won 3-2 at Prince of Denmark and Quebec beat Mattishall YCOB 6-3. Poringland had a comfortable 5-1 victory over bottom side Rosary Rams.

AFC Wanderers made it ten out of ten when they beat nearest rivals Eaton Beehive 4-3 to go five points clear at the top of 1A. The Silver Fox stay third after a 4-1 win at Farmhouse, whilst Angel Gardens thumped thirteen without reply against Freemasons Arms. Norwich Busmen and Felthorpe shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Only two games were played in 1B and they involved the top two. Leaders Salhouse Rovers won 1-0 at Unicorns and Wymondham Rangers beat Acle Res 3-2.

2A leaders Windmill Wanderers beat Earlham Colney 3-1 and are a point clear of Hellesdon Athletic who won 5-2 at Earlham Bridges. Gilson Bailey and North Walsham Town drew 1-1 whilst there were wins for North Walsham OB and Norwich Union. 2B leaders Norwich CEYMS are eight points clear at the top after winning 4-1 at Horsford SC, whilst second placed Costessey Sports won 3-1 at home to Wilco Fast Fit. Two sides Haig FC and Ex Mile Cross hit ten in gaining victories, whilst Bayer won 6-2 at Drayton.

Nelson stay a point ahead in 3A after a 6-1 win at Mousehold, whilst second placed Plasterers Arms overcame Stoke 5-3. The Reindeer won 3-2 at home to Temple Bar and Deopham beat Mad Moose 7-2. 3B leaders Norfolk CCSC were held to a 3-3 draw at home to PL Rangers. Old Catton are three points behind but have three games in hand after winning 3-2 at Aylsham Res. There were also wins for St Faiths, Ribs of Beef and Wymondham Rangers Res, whilst Spixworth and Costessey Sports Res drew 3-3.

The big surprise in 4A was DCS Rapid's 3-2 home defeat against Upton. Second placed Reepham were held 3-3 at home to Sporting Longdale. Norman Wanderers A won 4-0 at Branford Arms and Coachmakers Arms scored nine when winning at The Mitre. Pulham scored eight as they beat Earlham Colney Res whilst Mulbarton Wanderers had a 3-0 home win over Elm Tavern. In 4B leaders Hingham came back from second placed Felmingham with a 0-0 draw. Sprowston Rovers won 4-0 at Dancing Farmers and Royal Oak continued their recent good form, winning 4-2 at Mundesley. AFC Fifers and Thorpe Marriot drew 4-4.

In the one remaining tie of the Sunday League Cup, Hethersett squeezed past Hillside OB 3-2.

With no fixtures scheduled now before Christmas, seasons greetings and a happy new year to all clubs