Steve Carroll smashed in a hat-trick as Roade claimed a handsome 5-0 Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Premier Division win over Heyford, who slumped to their fourth straight defeat.
Also on the mark for Roade was Zach Pugh, who scored twice.
The Milton versus Blisworth derby match came with added spice as both teams came into the match on a run of successive victories, three for Milton and four for James King Blisworth.
The drama was added to when Milton took the lead from the spot after 15 minutes. Things continued going downhill for the hosts whose seemingly unstoppable strike force could not breach the Milton defence.
Indeed Milton scored twice more before the hour mark and then added a further pair in the last ten minutes to run out 5-0 winners.
A poor day for the top two was confirmed when news came that Harpole had toppled Stanion. Like Blisworth, Stanion had been scoring for fun in recent games but were blunted by the Harpole rearguard. A Dan Surridge penalty and Nick Maund’s opportunism won the game for Harpole.
Welford moved third after taking a second win on the spin against Moulton.
Of the early season strugglers S&L Khalsa were the only side to find a glimmer of light. Peter Stronach netted twice to secure a draw against Brixworth, cancelling out strikes from Andy Priest and Neil Dolman.
Ringstead seem to be suffering from the dreaded “second season syndrome” following a fourth defeat on the trot. From a title-challenge last term to early relegation flirtation this, it’s been a big bump for the Gladstone Street side. Despite defensive frailties of their own, Weldon had too much for Ringstead winning 5-3.
Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division One
Kislingbury’s five match unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Kettering Orchard Park.
Kislingbury took the lead midway through the second half but were stunned by two goals on the counter which handed the visitors a much needed win.
Earls Barton however fared considerably better, recording a fifth win of the season and staying clear out in front after making short work of Ise Lodge.
Kris Hall netted twice for the Greens, and goals from full-back Mark Speight and Ben Blomley put Barton in a commanding position.
Jamie Hicks pulled one back for the visitors but it proved little more than a consolation.
Denton and Medbourne shared six goals as well, with the visitors emerging victorious.
Michael Park picked up a brace for Medbourne but needed additional strikes from Steve Park and Brad Downing to secure the points after Lee Thomas and Johnny Shakespeare pulled Denton level.
Orchard Park’s win was one of three for teams sitting at the wrong end of the table.
Corby Everards too recorded a much needed win, the first of the season. Having put six past Wootton last time out Stanwick proved to be a stern test for the hosts.
Everards edged the encounter thanks to James McGrath who netted the only goal of the game.
Wootton smashed six past Gretton to move clear of the mire. Micky Ryan and Jamie Ellis both found the target twice.
Like Gretton, Finedon Volta have been suffering from issues with the number of bodies available and so it proved against Corby Locos.
Even with the hosts being reduced to 10 men, Volta could not compete. John Dibben stood tallest of the Locos scorers netting four times in the 6-1 win. Lee Thompson and David Clarke added the others.
Rothenberger Tools Division Two
Life at the top is proving tough for whichever team happens to occupy the number one spot.
Incumbent side Strip Mills faced off against Old Grammarians who came into the game off the back of victory over Rothwell Corinthians.
Last week’s goals-scoring hero Kael Talbot appears to have found a purple patch, as he netted three times in the 4-0 victory.
Perry Nimmo added the other from the spot.
After early season promise it seems to be more red dwarf than Redstar. Could the light be dimming after a third successive league game without a win?
Wollaston inflicted a second defeat of the season on the Corby side.
Jamie Farrell found the net for the visitors to give them a faint glimmer of hope, but this was extinguished by Lee Warman and David Betts the Wollaston marksmen.
David Falconer struck for Corby Eagles to salvage a point in the encounter with Wilby.
Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division Three
More than 40 goals were scored in the division in this round of fixtures, with no game seeing less than five goals.
It remains a Daventry-area lockout at the top after both Drayton Grange and Weedon were victorious, yet there was nothing routine about either side’s win.
Drayton were given a real test by bottom side Welingborough Gleneagles.
On another day, scoring four goals would have secured a maiden league win for the new boys. However coming up against last season’s top scorers proved a step too far.
Jordan May got Gleneagles’ first and Paul Ekins then added a treble.
However, goals from the irrepressible Jed Brennan, Adam Cox and a Darren Taylor hat-trick ensured that Drayton Grange achieved a perfect record of five wins from five games.
Weedon also recorded a narrow win on the lengthy trip to Titchmarsh.
James Battersey, Lee Baldwin and Danny Wagstaff all scored for the hosts but the visitors held on for a 4-3 win.
Indeed, Titchmarsh’s defeat capped a poor day all round for teams in the eastern half of the county.
Leigh Butler scored twice for Ferrers who faced Walgrave for the first time since the cup final defeat last term.
As then, it was Walgrave who were victorious as goals from Mark Gardener, Reice Grey and a Jake Hinton brace put the game beyond Ferrers reach.
Jamie Bates netted for bottom side Great Doddington, but it got no better as Exiles romped to a 6-1 success, powered by pairs from Adam Russell and Dave Baker.
West Haddon meanwhile romped to a 7-0 win over FC Higham.
Elliot Grice grabbed two, while an own goal summed things up for the visitors.
Indeed, while Grange Park Rangers were ruthless in the derby win over SPA, this was the lowest scoring tie of the day with a “mere” five goals. Ryan Maloney was the pick of the scorers with two.
Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division Four
If Hellenic Fisher’s defence was as potent as striker Alex Williams then they would undoubtedly be challenging Borough Alliance at the top.
Williams netted twice more at the weekend alongside Ashley White, but their side was unable to record victory after allowing Desborough & Rothwell to score three their own.
Kane Robinson, Phil Chapman and Terry Baines all found the target for the hosts.
Borough Alliance moved further ahead at the top with victory over Higham Town. James Longley and Tom Robson found the net in the 2-0 win, and better news came from Abington Road where Kingswood held Albion Vikings to a 2-2 draw.
Corby Ravens had Steven Mitchell to thank for the win over Wilbarston as his brace ensured a 3-2 scoreline.
Gavin Ledgeway meanwhile was the Park Rovers hero, getting three in the comfortable win over Corby United.
Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Premier Division
Table-toppers Weldon found Milton a tough nut to crack in their first round tie, but managed to get the job done inside 90 minutes despite extra time looking likely.
Mark Field netted twice for Milton cancelling out efforts from Lee Bell and James Ferguson.
However Ferguson scored his second and Weldon’s third to ensure progress to the next round.
Harpole travelled to Kettering Nomads and came away victorious. The 4-1 margin was not as emphatic as the last time these two sides met but last season’s semi-finalists are out nevertheless.
Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Premier Division
With the leaders in cup action, both Bugbrooke A and Brixworth took advantage and climbed the table.
The Badgers were 6-0 victors over Moulton, while Brixworth eased to a 4-0 away win over Ringstead.
Daryl Moore and Callum Norfolk scored to give ON Chenecks A a first league win against fellow strugglers Roade, while Blisworth and Spencer played out a stalemate.
Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Division One
Five of the top six sides enjoyed wins over opposition struggling at the wrong end of the table.
Second-placed Welford crashed to a 3-0 home defeat to Wootton, a result that saw the visitors climb off the foot of the table.
Lee Greig scored twice for Stanion Quantum Print in the 3-1 success against Earls Barton.
The win maintains a three point advantage of Weldon A, victors against Everards. David O’Neill scored both Weldon goals.
Dan Hawkins scored for Heyford, but it was Corby Locos who emerged as winners with two strikes either side of the break.
Old Grammarians thumped Orchard Park 5-1 to climb to third. Kislingbury also ensured that Welford’s slip-up was punished by defeating Medbourne.
Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Division Two
The top four remain unchanged as each side won their respective matches.
Leaders Spratton recorded a second successive win with a 3-1 win at Finedon Volta, while Wilby edged past Titchmarsh 1-0.
Craig Turnbull netted the winner to leave Wilby just a point behind. An emphatic 8-2 win over Corby Hellenic saw West Haddon climb to third on goal difference.
Wollaston remain in touch after a 2-0 win over Harborough A.
Three goals from Rob Bradshaw and support from Andy Mullen (2) and Steven Church saw Redstar home to a six goal win over Stanwick Reserves.
Higham Town meanwhile ended a run of three straight defeats with a 2-0 success at Strip Mills.
NFA Lower Junior Cup
Victory is sweet, but revenge proved even sweeter for Daventry Comms.
Dumped out of the competition at the semi final stage last season by Rushden & Higham United, Comms faced the UCL side again in the first round and this time ran out 4-2 winners.
Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Star Award
Daventry Comms are this week’s winners for their 4-2 victory over UCL side Rushden & Higham United in the Lower Junior Cup.
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