WHILST their 1st XI had no game, Newton Abbot 66 2nd XI were in action at Osborne Park on Saturday, November 1.

They secured a fifth win of the campaign in South Devon Football League Division Three, scoring seven against Totnes & Dartington 2nd XI.

Malcolm Douglas notched two in his side’s 7-1 victory and the other goals were singles from Callum Foskett, Macauley Kerr, Thomas Mountfield, Jordan Pidwell and Daniel Martin.

Paignton Villa turned on the style for the crowd in the first of three fair play fixtures at Coach Road, reports Alastair Muirden.

The game, on Halloween night, produced lots of tricks and treats and both teams not only contributed to an entertaining game of football that Villa won 5-3, but also agreed to donate the gate money to Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund.

The top-flight is looking a bit different now that the Waldon Athletic effect has been actioned, leaving Barton Athletic of Division One as the highest Torquay-based side in the league.

On the pitch, there are only four points separating the top seven teams and it’s a Plymouth first and second this week with unbeaten Windmill leading the way following a 5–2 win over Totnes and Dartington.

Right behind them are True Blues who were held to a 2–2 thriller at Kingsteignton Athletic who drop to eighth place but can beat any team on their day. On target for the Rams were Tom Reeves and Finlay Wood, Alfie Cole scored both goals for the visitors.

Lakeside Athletic got back to winning ways and a 4-nil home win versus a new-look Buckfastleigh Rangers side keeps them well placed, albeit having played more games.

Newton Abbot Spurs 2nds had a game on their hands and had to settle for what was a good point for them and Paignton Saints in an entertaining 1–1 scoreline at The Rec.

The result of the day in the top division goes to Chudleigh Athletic who may remain at the wrong end of the table, but a 5–2 home win versus a good East Allington Utd team with goals from Gavin Lake, Riley Snell, Kia Stocker and Gavin Hammon keeps them off the bottom on goal difference.

Here is one for the statos out there, Chudleigh are joint bottom having dropped nine points but Lakeside are fourth from top, having dropped 11 points!

At the top of Division One, Brixham Town have moved five points clear following a 6–4 win at Newton Abbot Spurs 3rds. Incredibly, it was one-each at halftime but eight second-half goals turned a drab affair into an entertaining second 45 minutes. Elsewhere, Barton Athletic overcame Watcombe Wanderers in a 5-4 cracker (full report on Davesworld).

Babbacombe Corries remain on top of Division Two, a comprehensive 12–2 win over Upton Athletic keeps them a point ahead of the three chasing Plymouth-based teams.

Signal Box had a good win at Paignton Saints 2nds, a 4–1 scoreline with goals from Jordan Rickards, Jake Cribb and Callum Austin ensured the points were heading down the A38.

Ivybridge Town came out on top in the derby game against Drake FC, the final score was 1-nil and keeps the Ivies three points ahead of their rivals.

Paignton Villa 2nds moved into the top half of the table with a 5 – 3 victory over winless Newton Rovers at Bakers Park. This division has three teams at the bottom who could each do with a win and the week after next, Upton Ath play Newton Rovers, which will give that opportunity to both teams.

In Division Three, it was all about the bottom half of the table where Ipplepen Athletic collected their first win of the season with a 3-1 success at Waldon Athletic 2nds to move them off the bottom on goal difference.

Meanwhile, South Brent won the A38 derby game by two goals to nil at Buckfastleigh Rangers in a scrappy affair to move into sixth place and six points ahead of the team behind them.

Division Four had a full program and at the top, Chudleigh Athletic 2nds remain three points clear as a result of a 5–2 win at Kate Brook over Barton Athletic 2nds to keep their good form going.

In the second v third game, Teign Village’s momentum was reeled in by Brixham Town 2nds in a great game at JC Park. The fishermen won 3–1 to move within two points of Teign Valley and they have a game in hand. Just a mention for all the volunteers and players at Brixham Town who have stuck with the club through a few tough seasons and now seem to be enjoying their football again, A massive well done to you all.

Bere Alston Utd had to settle for a point in their visit to the White Rock Stadium where they faced a Paignton Villa 3rd team that held them to a 2–2 scoreline. Bere Alston remain in fourth place, eight points off the lead and Villa are fourth from bottom with games against the three teams below them to come in November.

Kingsbridge and Kellaton Utd also continue to pick up points. This week they settled for a 1–1 draw versus Newton Rovers 2nds, who remain at the bottom but will be pleased to put a point on the board. As for Kellaton, they remain in mid-table and are also enjoying their Saturday afternoons having stuck together through some tough seasons. Well done to Tina and Andy.

Cup fever comes to the SDFL with some cracking ties that kick off at 2pm, there are plenty of potential banana skins as well as a derby clash between East Allington United and Beesands Rovers.

In the league games taking place, Liverton Utd play Bovey Tracey at 2.30 and worth a watch will be Signal Box at home to East Allington Utd 2nds.

In Division Three, Galmpton Utd will be looking to put one over Liverton Utd 2nds who have already beaten the Greens this season and finally, in Division Four, Brixham Town 2nds face the journey to Bere Alston where they will have a tough challenge not to come home empty-handed.