WITH unbeaten Maiden Place without a league game on Sunday, Southcote Colts took advantage to go top of the Premier Division by winning 6-2 at second-bottom Englefield, having led 5-0 at half-time, writes Dave Wright.

James Bozarth and substitute Sam Bernard got the goals for the hosts, while Southcote move a point clear at the summit having played two more games than the previous leaders.

Twyford Comets sit third after a 2-0 victory over Caversham AFC, who are now without a win in six games.

Danny Sims, with a brace, Zakir Chowdhary and Sam Poulter were on target for Barton Rovers as they drew 4-4 in a thriller away to Coley Park, leaving the teams fourth and fifth respectively on eight points.

Division One leaders Shinfield Park Rangers made it five wins from six games with an impressive 6-0 victory at third-placed Brimpton Rangers.

Jordan Sawyer led the way with a fine hat-trick, while there was a goal apiece for Ross Baker, Mitch Cooper and Patrick Gardner.

The top-of-the-table clash in Division Two saw GC United squeeze home 3-2 against AFC Lowfield Green.

Jake Brown, Stephen Bye and Adam Richardson found the net with Sheldon Mayers-Best replying for the visitors.

Both sides are locked together on 12 points, but United have a game in hand on their rivals, who boast a better goal difference.

Two points behind them in third place are Tilehurst Club, who inflicted a 6-1 defeat on Burghfield Reserves following goals from Matt Wilkins (2), Anthony Alleyne, Jordan Cox and substitute Tyla Lynch.

Another replacement, Carl Allen, netted the consolation for Burghfield.

Rose & Thistle slip to fifth after losing 2-1 at AFC Pangbourne, Fred Kirby getting their goal while Areeb Armani and Kaine Decosta netted for the winners.

Sanctuary Strikers won 8-1 against 116 Exiles Reserves, who remain pointless after seven Division Three games. Sam Webster netted the consolation for the visitors.

In the only Division Four fixture played, second-placed Goring United hammered tailenders FC Whitley Wood 9-0 with Andy Taylor (3), Joe Joslyn (2), James Mugford (2), Dan Wallace and Jamie Masters all finding the net.

Several Divisions Three and Four sides were involved in the Berks & Bucks Junior Trophy last Sunday.

Berkshire Dons thrashed Tilehurst Titans 7-2 thanks to goals from Krisel Fejzullahu, Dionys Kola, Kurt Shehu, all with two, and Angjuel Doda, while Junction United are also through to the third round after defeating Reading West 4-0 thanks to strikes from Dermot Johnson (2), Ryan McGuire and substitute Shaquille Robatham.

Wayback Wanderers beat Calcot Royals 3-1 on penalties after the tie had ended 1-1 with Charley Lawson and Marc Langham the respective scorers in the first half.

Borussia Teeth and Reading FC Community Trusts both received walk-overs at the expense of Milton Saints and Paggies Bar respectively.