PREMIER DIVISION

NEWTON Abbot 66 are now just three points behind SDFL Premier Division leaders Ilsington Villa with a game in hand following a fine 5-3 victory over East Allington Utd in what was a very entertaining game, reports Alastair Muirden.

Talking of the Villa and they also prevailed in an eight-goal thriller, knocking Plymouth True Blues down to third and there should be no surprise that Callum Noyce scored three of their six goals. Five different players found the net for 66 in their win.

Windmill FC inflicted more misery for Lakeside Athletic in the big Plymouth derby again played in front of a good crowd, coming out on top 3-2.

Newton Abbot Spurs 2nds picked up another three points in their quest to retain the title, a 4-nil win over a good Kingsteignton Athletic side puts them in a good place to challenge once again. For the visitors, they will consider this a game they could have won but fell short on the day.

And in the two big games at the bottom, Buckfastleigh Rangers picked up their first win of the season with a 2-1 success over Totnes and Dartington and over at Windmill Hill, Torquay’s only top-flight team Waldon Athletic’s woes continue following a manager and player exodus to various other teams.

They lost 9-nil to Chudleigh Athletic, Gavin Lake scoring five of the goals and Waldon finishing with 10 players as frustrations crept in.

DIVISION ONE

At the top of Division One, Mount Gould surrendered their 100% record at JC Park, where Brixham Town were on top form in a 2-1 win that puts the Fishermen two points clear of WBB.

WBB were held to a 2-2 draw with bottom club Newton Abbot Spurs 3rds, who worked hard for their first point of the season.

Bovey Tracey look to have found some form at last, Ben Moyle scoring two second-half goals to bring the points home from Beesands Rovers, who have slipped to fifth from bottom, yet only three points off second place in another very tight division.

Watcombe Wanderers also picked up three points after going close in recent weeks with a 2-1 win over a young Buckland Athletic side, goals from skipper Lawrence Macloud and Jack White putting the Greens level on points with Mount Gould and Bovey Tracey. Barton Athletic and Elburton Villa both settled for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw.

DIVISION TWO

Division Two is still taking shape but Ashburton are now playing with some confidence after their record-breaking score line two weeks ago.

This week’s visitors Ivybridge Town were forced to leave empty-handed after a 5-2 defeat, thanks to goals from Derek Cartmill, Kameron Pouladdej and Alan Savage.

Drake FC were gifted the points when Upton Athletic failed to travel, those points putting them three clear at the top for now. Second-placed Babbacombe Corries progress was stalled by bottom club Newton Rovers in a 2 - 2 draw at Long Lane, the points were the first of the season for Rovers in a division where every team now has points on the board after five games.

East Allington Utd 2nds and Paignton Saints 2nds both picked up their second wins of the season over Paignton Villa 2nds and Harbertonford to slip into mid-table.

DIVISION THREE

At the top of Division Three, the Kingskerswell machine keeps on rolling. A 9-1 win over struggling Waldon Athletic 2nds puts them four points clear of Galmpton Utd in second place and eight points clear of the team in fourth.

In trying to keep pace with the leaders, the last thing Galmpton wanted was a local derby against Stoke Gabriel TP. Despite goals from Max Prestwood and Harley Hooper, they could not forge out a win and had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Stoke may be seven points off of second place but they do have two games in hand.

Liverton Utd 2nds remain well placed, despite ending the game with ten players they held on against Ipplepen Athletic for a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Kye Graham and Simon Ross.

Kingsteignton Athletic 2nds are also well placed after a 4-2 win versus a Templar Way side who seem to be struggling of late, having previously worn one of the pre-season favourite tags.

South Brent are also on the move in the right direction, a 4-nil win over pointless Totnes and Dartington 2nds puts them into mid-table and on course for a more stable season.

DIVISION FOUR

At the top of Division Four, local rivals Chudleigh Athletic reserves and Teign Village are level on points after four games.

Chudleigh took advantage of their neighbours having a free weekend by beating Bere Alston Utd by four goals to two in a challenging game for all.

Brixham Town 2nds are enjoying their football again- this week's 2-1 win at Broadhempston Utd was a good result and sees them up to third place.

Barton Athletic 2nds move up to fourth place following a 2-1 win at Paignton Villa 3rds and Paignton Saints comfortably won the basement battle at Bakers Park with a 6-nil win over Newton Rovers reserves.

PREVIEWS

Just as supporters are catching their breath after a super Saturday, along comes a couple of very attractive fixtures in the top division.

A trip to Kingsteignton could well be a good move to watch the clash with Newton 66 or perhaps a drive up to Ilsington Villa for the visit of East Allington Utd. Or a trip down to the green city for the return game between Lakeside and Windmill just seven days after they met last week.

In Division One, Beesands Rovers play host to Barton Athletic for the first time in three seasons and Newton Spurs 3rds welcome Bovey Tracey to Chuley Road.

Division Two has a couple of big clashes, Babbacombe Corries welcome Drake FC to their new home ground at Long Lane for a first vs second fixture and Ashburton play a Paignton Villa reserve team who have made a good start to this season.

In Division Three, Kingskerswell host Stoke Gabriel TP for a game that will be worth a watch as both of these teams could end the season in the top two places. In Division Four, Teign Village will give a locals’ welcome to Broadhempston Utd, who could spring a surprise.