SAXTON Rovers returned to the top of Division 1 when they came away from Lambourn Sports with a battling 2-0 victory.

Goals from Ollie Nadin and Kyle Allsworth secured the points as Rovers stole a march on the chasing pack in the North Berks League.

Steventon completed a quickfire league double as they posted a 2-1 win over Cholsey United.

Alex Dawson and Joe Cavill scored their goals, with Luke Higgins replying.

In Division 2, Long Wittenham Res went top after a 4-3 win over Faringdon Town Res.

James Bishop, Shaun Harris, Chris Hunt and Callum Bowler were on the mark, while Faringdon hit back through a Rich Evans brace and a Dominic Wills strike.

A 6-1 win for Watlington Town Res against hosts Steventon Res kept them clear at the top of Division 3.

Tom Bowden led the way with a four-timer, while Kyle Carrigan added a double and Adam Waclawek replied for Steventon.

East Hendred cruised into the third round of the North Berks Cup with a crushing 8-1 win at Marcham.

Sam Dallimore, Mike Hootton and Aiden Di-Toro all scored twice, with Olly Rolls and Jamie Ballard also on the mark.

Stuart Armstrong hit back with Marcham’s consolation.

OTHER NORTH BERKS LEAGUE SCORERS

Div 3: Letcombe Res 3 (K Franklin 2, J McGahey), Marcham Res 1; Berinsfield Res 2 (J Welch, T Beechers), Faringdon Tn A 3 (B Gough 2, B Ferris); Hanney 66 Club 2 (H Timms 2), Drayton Res 5 (M Stephens 3, B Weitzel, J Hudgell).

AG Kingham Cup 1st round: East Hendred Res 6 (L Eltham 2, B Eltham, J Gregory, P Jonathan, T Daley), Hagborne Res 3 (A Rodman, B Hammond, D Walker).