COMBINED COUNTIES

DEFENDING champions Hartley Wintney beat Green Lane visitors Guildford City 1-0 thanks to prolific striker Sam Argent’s winning goal.

It kept The Row 12 points clear at the top of the table from closest challengers Westfield, who have a game in hand, following their emphatic 5-1 win at mid-table CB Hounslow United.

Hat-trick hero Max Blackmore took centre stage at the Orchard, while Aaron Watson and James Cottee also netted, with Jack Watts’ equalising free-kick eventually being in vain.

Third-placed Hanworth Villa suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Spelthorne Sports, while Walton & Hersham’s reviving Swans soared four places to fourth spot following their 2-1 win against North Greenford United.

Knaphill slipped a place to fifth following their shock 5-2 defeat against lowly Sutton Common Rovers.

Michael Campbell bagged a brace and Elton Gjoni, with his first goal for the club, Matthew Auletta and Matt Robinson were also on target for the visitors. Charlie Postance and Arafat Kabuye netted for Knaphill.

Epsom & Ewell drew 2-2 with AFC Hayes, while ten-man hosts Horley Town shared the same scoreline with Camberley Town at the New Defence.

Colliers Wood United triumphed 10 at Windsor through Tyrone Newton’s goal. Bedfont Sports drew 2-2 with Chertsey Town and Abbey Rangers won 1-0 at Raynes Park Vale.

Farnham Town beat second-frombottom rivals Badshot Lea 1-0.

DAVID GROVES