Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Star Award :
Wilby who inflicted the first League defeat on Ise Lodge since 28 February 2009.

Russell Roofing Premier Division:
Nobody seems to want to take a decisive step towards claiming the league championship. Kislingbury had cemented their position as league leaders in midweek, yet were undone at the hands of long-term leaders Weldon. Goals from Dominic Johnson (3) and Michael Chong (2) gave Weldon a 5-1 victory and boost into second place, one point ahead of Brixworth. Ryan Suter scored for Brixworth in their 1-1 draw with Harpole. They still have a game in hand over Weldon, but more dropped points do them few favours. Harborough remain in with a shout after their 5-1 win over Khalsa. Roade settled their tie with Milton 3-0, thanks to an Andy Priest double. Strugglers Pegasus and Whitefield had little reason for cheer after respective defeats. Whitefield went down 3-1 to Queen Eleanor while Moulton ran out 4-0 winners over Pegasus.

Keystone Roofing Supplies Division 1:
Doubles for Marc Cross and John Gribben secured wins for Blisworth and Kingfisher respectively. Blisworth saw off sometime leaders Drayton Grange 6-1, while Kingfisher edged out Finedon Volta 3-2. Blisworth stay top on goal difference. Welford meanwhile remain in the hunt with Scott Goodman getting the winner in their 2-1 win over Earls Barton. Stanion heaped the pressure on opponents Spratton in the battle of the basement, earning a 1-0 win to move a point clear. Wootton and Nomads drew 2-2.

Rothenberger Group Division 2:
With Gretton winning 4-1 at Islip, Danesholme failed to restrict the gap at the top to four points, losing 5-3 at home to Ranelagh. Sam Andersen netted three and there was a brace for James Crawley. Ben Mulcahy netted twice in Old Grammarians 5-0 win over Burton, as his side moved into second. James Hudson scored a crucial hat-trick to give Wollaston the points in an entertaining encounter with Bective Wanderers. Darren Herring got the other in the 4-3 win. Adam Folwell of Orchard Park went one better however, getting all four of the goals in his sides 4-0 success over Clipston. Weedon and Ristee meanwhile drew 1-1.

Division 3:
Without a doubt, the result of the day came at Wilby. Connor Hartwell scored a hat-trick and Michael Davis a brace as the hosts inflicted Ise Lodge’s first defeat since 28 February 2009, a run of 34 league games, with a fine 6-3 display. Chasing Everards had Scott Davana to thank for their 3-0 win over Rising Sun. His brace in the last few minutes of the game secured the points in what had previously seemed destined to be a goalless draw. Braces for Liam Swane and Christian Pav helped secure the 5-2 over Dainite win for Saxons. Corby Locomotives surged to a7-0 win over Wellingborough WMC, while the derby game between Hillmorton and Crick ended 1-1.

Division 4:
Steve O’Brien moved Long Buckby Ravens one step closer to glory, netting a brace in his sides’ 6-0 destruction of Corby Hearth. Corby Talisman drew 4-4 with Kettering Park Rovers to seriously dent the visitors’ hopes of promotion. Luke McCauley grabbed two for the hosts, while Dominic Machell got a hat-trick for Rovers. Ian Dickson netted twice for Yardley who edged out Higham Dragons 3-2, while Kennedys completed a miserable week for Walgrave, easing to a 3-1 win.
DIVISION FOUR CUP FINAL - report & pictures

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division:
David Harding gave Gretton the lead in their derby game with Weldon, but that was as good as it got. Weldon equalised from the spot and went on to win 6-1. This was Weldon’s game in hand over Whitefield and the win gives them a four point lead at the top. Harborough also played their game in hand and move level on points with Whitefield after a Barnes Gladman brace secured a 3-1 win over Harpole.
At the foot of the table Corby Pegasus’ 2-0 win tastes all the sweeter as both goals came after injuries reduced them to ten men. Grant Thine got the first on 78 minutes, while Neil Reilly made the points safe in stoppage time. Pegasus stay bottom but on goal difference only. Bugbrooke ‘A’ moved up four places with their 3-2 win over Moulton. Matt Thornber meanwhile got the winner for ON Chenecks ‘A’ in the 2-1 success over Corby Khalsa.

Reserve Division 1:
Chris Moores and Sean McCabe both scored for Stanion in their 2-1 win over title-chasing Brixworth. The defeat allows Blisworth back in, and their 8-0 success over Ringstead, secured by Chris Gale’s four goals, means that the title will be theirs if they maximum points from their remaining games. Medbourne also retain an interest with Daniel Gluyas earning them a 2-1 win over Wootton. Heyford saw off the challenge of Weldon ‘A’ 3-1. David Falconer opened the scoring as Corby Locomotives Reserves recorded a big win much like their first team counterparts. Queen Eleanor were on the receiving end of the 5-2 defeat. Bugbrooke ‘B’ seem to have left it too late to begin their revival, although their 2-0 victory over Finedon Volta is their first win this year. The South Northants side last recorded three points back in October.

Reserve Division 2:
A 3-0 win over Drayton Grange puts Harpole ‘A’ in the box seat for second spot. A game in hand over nearest challengers Weedon could see them really take charge. Islip moved into mid-table with a 3-1 win at Crick, while Old Grammarians and Spratton drew 1-1.

6th APRIL 2010 report by Ian Huckle

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division:
All three derby games were settled in favour of the home sides. Weldon moved back to the summit after comfortably defeating Pegasus 4-1. Matt James scored the only goal of the game as Roade defeated Kislingbury for the second time in three days to move level on points with their opponents. Bugbrooke ‘A’ recorded their second win on the spin after a 1-0 victory over Harpole.
ON Chenecks could be forgiven for thinking that they had the perfect response to their heavy defeat at Bugbrooke on Saturday, taking the lead from the spot with less than five minutes on the clock. However a brace from Tom Bott was the spark that ignited opponents Harborough Town and saw them home to a 4-1 win. George Donnelly also nabbed two either side of a Brandon Robertson strike for Gretton, but they could not capitalise as strikes from Adrian Hobson, Casey Lynch and Tom Perkins ensured a share of the spoils for Nomads.

Reserve Division 1:
With five games in hand over leaders Orchard Park, themselves 3-1 victors over Ringstead, a win was a must for Brixworth as they seek to overhaul them. Kieron Flower’s brace was the catalyst for All Saints as they eased Queen Eleanor aside 3-0, to ensure the gap remains at nine points. Josh Dawson, John Spooner and Scott Rogers all netted for Blisworth who maintain their promotion hopes after their 3-0 win over Corby Locomotives. The promotion charge looks to be built on solid foundations, with the result giving the hosts their eight clean sheet of the season.  Sean McCabe, Hugh Coull, Liam Fairbrother, Craig Connor, and Andrew Duddy all struck to avenge Stanion’s 6-1 mauling by opponents Weldon ‘A’ earlier in the year. The game finished 5-3. Wollaston took the points from their encounter with Wootton 1-0.

Reserve Division 2:
Adam Henson netted two, and there were solos for Darren Bryan, Richard Taylor, Jordan Hobley, Steve Ashton and Tom Bodsworth as champions Earls Barton smashed Drayton Grange 7-2. Weedon took a giant step towards etching their name as runners-up with a 5-1 win over Dainite. Gavin Oliff grabbed four of the goals, with the other coming from Adam Freely. Harpole ‘A’ also hit five against Crick.