GOALKEEPER James Lavis scored direct from a drop-ball in DJC Marlborough’s 4-2 victory over Highworth in the Swindon & District League Premier Division.

Also on the scoresheet for the hosts were Mike Burns (2) and Lee Bicknell.

Meanwhile, Fratellos inched closer to the Swindon & DIstrict League Premier Division title with a 5-1 thrashing of nearest rivals Village Inn.

Joe Deyager began the scoring and Dave Slattery made it 2-1 to Fratellos.

In the second half Slattery bagged his second from the penalty spot, before Bradley Clarke and Gio De Sando completed the rout.

Queensfield had a 6-4 home win against Pembroke courtesy of a hat-trick from Blaine Fitzgerald, a brace from Adam Jack and a further effort from Mikey Jack.

VBA Rangers crushed Swindon Spitfires 9-1 thanks to goals from Daryl Herring (4), Rob Curtis (2), Jon Mapson, Carl Wyatt and Daniel Doole.

Andy Huggins (2) and Ross Townsend sealed a 3-1 victory for Spectrum at Korr Services for whom Darryl Kemble hit a consolation.

Doubles from Matthew Barns and Adam Wilkins were not enough to prevent Lower Stratton suffering a 9-4 thrashing at home to Auto Engine Tune Harlequin.

In the rain and hail, Ramsbury went into half time 4-1 up against Chiseldon Reserves.

After the break Chiseldon got two more goals but Ramsbury added another of their own. Chiseldon’s goalscorers were Dave Pridday (2) and Alex Makoric.

Elsewhere, the closing date for all new teams entering the Swindon & District League is the end of May. Contact Kirsty at kbuncey@aol.com for registration forms.