Northants Combination League  

Report for Saturday 27th October 07 by Ian Huckle

Highgrade Motor Star Award;
This week sees Wootton St George being nominated for this award after their 3-2 win over Premier division Roade in the NFA Junior Cup

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FA JUNIOR CUP 2^nd ROUND

It was a day to remember for Heyford Athletic and Weldon United as they both dumped out UCL sides in the competitions second round. Heyford entertained Desborough Town Reserves and sent them packing on the wrong end of a 6-2 hiding. Weldon’s margin of victory was narrower but no less impressive as they disposed of struggling Burton Park Wanderers 1-0.

Bective Wanderers would do well to take heart from their narrow 2-1 defeat to high-flying Rothwell Corinthians Reserves, as would Ravensthorpe LB who were unlucky to lose 2-0 to Southern League outfit Woodford United. The derby tie between defending league champions Harpole and Kislingbury was a typically tight affair as Harpole ran out 4-3 winners.

Fellow Premier Division side Roade, who did so well against UCL opposition last year saw their challenge ended by a spirited Wootton St George who held on to win 3-2.

Corby Kingfisher Athletic enjoyed a 3-0 romp over Cotton Hill of the Town league. Kettering Nomads 3-2 win over Resource United and Earls Barton’s 6-0 thumping of Thorplands United ensured a clean sweep for Combination sides over Town League opposition. Crick Athletic endured a hefty defeat, going down 8-1 at home to Peterborough Sports.

Weldon Skip Hire Premier Division

It is as you were at the top of the league as Milton and Moulton both played out draws. Craig Cassidy Nick Hodges scored for Moulton in their 2-2 draw with struggling Stanion. Henry Wright’s strike salvaged a point for the leaders as they drew 1-1 with Corby Pegasus.

Russell Roofing Division One

Two goals apiece from Kevin Fisher and Rob Thornton saw Medbourne on their way to a 7-3 win over Stanwick. Alex McMillan also bagged a brace as Harborough Spencer’s saw off Corby Phoenix 2-0. James King Blisworth ran out 2-0 winners over Queen Eleanor Great Houghton.

Keystone Roofing Supplies Division Two

Leigh Chapman’s hat trick kept Finedon Volta on top of the pile with a fine 6-1 win over Burton United. Clipston stay second with a 3-0 win over Wilbarston. Rushden Corner Flag earned a precious point with a 2-2 draw against Punjab United. Wellingborough Ranelagh and Wollaston Victoria shared the points with the same scoreline. Islip United sent Weedon packing on the wrong end of a 4-0 to climb the table. Kettering Orchard Park travelled to Ringstead Rangers and took the points with a convincing 3-1 win. Cold Ashby Rovers made the best of their journey to Gretton to take the points, with a 2-0 win.

Division Three

A topsy-turvy game between Dainite Sports and Corby Danesholme went the Vikings way as they claimed a 5-4 win to stay second in the table. Daventry Drayton Grange stay top with a 3-1 win over Wilby. Peter Elson’s double helped Hillmorton to 4-1 win over West Haddon. Wellingborough Old Grammarians taught Staverton Park Rangers a lesson in finishing as they enjoyed a 9-1 rout of their visitors. Ristee Tower’s experience at this level was brought to bear full force as they enjoyed a fine win over Raunds Academy 4-2. Great Doddington gained a 4-2 win over rivals Wellingborough Raffertys to earn local bragging rights. Weavers Old Boys lengthy journey to Corby Locomotives earned them a point in a closeout.

Division Four

 A hat trick from Jamie Cairns was not enough to prevent Corby Leaf tasting defeat at the hands of Northampton Wallace Hind, who came out on top 4-3. The all Corby tie between Everards and the Eagles went the way of the guests 3-2. Corby Rockingham United were made to work hard for three points when they entertained Wellingborough Rising Sun but held out to claim a well earned 5-3 win. CSV United and Wellingborough WMC both enjoyed 2-1 wins over Yardley United and Kettering Weekley Vale respectively. Kettering Park Rovers and AFC Thrapston shared a 3-3 draw.

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division

Darren Malone grabbed half of Corby Madison’s goals as they routed Gretton 8-1. Paul Simpson grabbed a brace for Corby Pegasus as they turned over Milton 5-2. James King Blisworth earned the spoils 1-0 in the South Northants derby with Harpole. Lance Allen Sean Weston Tony Ferrier Chris Griffin all scored for Bugbrooke St Michael A as they thumped Kettering Nomads 4-1.  Dan Doble’s treble gained the points for Moulton as they fought off a valiant ON Chenecks A effort to win 4-3. Weldon United completed a miserable afternoon for both Roade teams, winning 5-1.

Reserve Division One

Tony Underwood John Buckby Kevin McBlain all scored as Corby Locomotives edged out Bugbrooke St Michael B 3-2. Ben Barton notched twice alongside Dean Humphrey as Harborough Town ran out 6-1 winners at Harpole ‘A’. Ten of Sprattons goals in the 12-2 win over Queen Eleanor came from three players. Daniel Renshaw (5) Matt Barron (3) Richard McGrath (2) the deadly marksmen. Stanion United took the points in a tighter game winning 4-3 at home to Medbourne. Whitefield Norpol also took all three points with a 4-1 win over their Newport Pagnell Road neighbours Wootton St George. Ringstead Rangers came up short against Wollaston Victoria losing 5-3.

Reserve Division Two

Weldon United A tried to emulate Spratton but ended up just short blitzing Wellingborough Old Grammarians 11-2. Steven Wright’s double for Dainite Sports was the only positive for the Leicestershire outfit as they crashed 7-2 to Islip United. Shannon Driscoll was the toast of Stanwick Rovers after his strike sealed their 1-0 win over Crick Athletic. Welford Victoria gained a decent 4-1 win over Earls Barton United. Kettering Orchard Park came out on top, defeating Weedon 3-0. Daventry Drayton Grange completed the double over Wilby 4-0 away.