Harleston increase lead as Mulbarton drop valuable points
Action from a hard-fought 3-3 draw between St Abndrews and Caister at laundry Lane. Picture: Submitted - Credit: Archant
Harleston extended their Premier Division lead to eight points after a 4-2 home win over Bradenham.
Harleston extended their Premier Division lead to eight points after a 4-2 home win over Bradenham.
The home side's goals came from Nathan Stone (2), Marc Pearce and Scott Roberts. Bradenham replied via George Watts-Sturrock and Jason Hunt.
Nearest challengers Mulbarton had to settle for a point away at Wroxham Reserves. Mulbarton led through Mark Sutcliffe but were pegged back by a Ryan Miles strike as the game finished 1-1.
Third-placed Ceyms' slim title chances all but evaporated as they went down 2-1 at home to Mattishall. Darrell Delaney scored for Ceyms, but an own goal and Xavier Huckle gave the away side the points.
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The big game at the bottom of the league saw Beccles welcome Acle and the home side came out on top after a 2-1 win thanks to Luke Bailey (2). Gavin Peacock replied for Acle.
Blofield pulled away from the bottom two after a thumping 3-0 home win over Long Stratton, with goals came from Orren Oliver, Robbie Fryers and Dan Stobbart.
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Reepham became the first relegated side of the season as they lost 3-1 at home against Waveney. Matthew Hale scored for Reepham, but goals from Connor Swann, Sam Clay and Harley Peek sealed the home side's fate.
St Andrews let a two-goal lead slip in a 3-3 home draw against Caister. Fionn Goodwin-Wright and Mason Roe (2) were on the scoresheet for Saints, but goals from Scott Woodcock (2) and Ricci Butler earned Caister a point.
Stalham remained in touch with the rest of the relegation pack thanks to a 1-1 draw against Hellesdon. Jack Childs got Stalham's goal with Kalum Aldous-Morris scoring for Hellesdon.
In Division One, Wymondham need three wins from their last six games to seal the league title after taking a point away at challengers Sheringham. Wymondham led 1-0 through Daniel Mason, but a goal from Shane Cox earned Sheringham a point.
Mundford moved up to second thanks to a 3-0 win away at Kirkley & Pakefield Reserves. Alby Matthews (2) and Oscar Marshall got the goals. Scole are up to third after a 2-1 home win over bottom side Loddon. Matt Brown and James Harrison earned the points for the home side with Matt Ayre replying.
UEA are fifth but blew a two-goal lead at home against Bungay. The students led through Ryan Swift and Owen Betts, but Bungay roared back through Shaun Whitman and Ryan Cook.
Watton gave their survival hopes a big boost as they returned from North Walsham with a 2-1 win and three points. Nick Hollyoak and Sam Childerhouse scored for Watton with Colm McGilway bagging for Walsham.
Hindringham also pulled away from the bottom two thanks to a 3-2 home win over Aylsham. Matt Hudson, Matt Sanders and Darren West gave them a crucial victory. James Oliver and Jamie George replied for Aylsham.
Yelverton had a day to forget as they went down 3-1 at home against Attleborough. Lewis Clarry scored for Yelverton, but goals from Matt Carr, Dan Whitman and Jamie Venables gave the visitors the win.
