SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS

STOTFOLD remain top of the table after their 3-0 win at home to Ardley United.

Jim Stevenson’s 19th minute penalty set the hosts on their way before second half goals from Mason Spence and substitute Josh Bamford sealed the win.

Second-placed Leighton Town lost 2-0 in a surprise reverse at home to

Cockfosters. The visitors were the better side in the first half and were rewarded with a 35th minute opener before Leighton had Oran Jackson sent off for a foul just before half time. The hosts Leon Lobjoit then spent time in the sin bin before Cockfosters scored to seal it.

Crawley Green make up the top three after they drew 0-0 at home to Aylesbury Vale Dynamoes.

At the foot of the table, bottom side

London Colney were not in action but Colney Heath’s 2-1 win at St Panteleimon means they move out of the bottom three. The hosts took a fifth minute lead through Alex Androutsis before Vladut Sighiartau equalised from the spot. Heath went on the clinch the win when George Taban fired home from outside the box late on.

Elsewhere, Dunstable Town’s recent fine run of form continued as they beat

Hoddesdon Town 2-0 at Creasey Park with Joe Sellers-West scoring both their goals, Biggleswade United won 2-1 at

Baldock Town despite Owen Robertson’s own goal and Risborough Rangers won 3-2 at Shefford Town & Campton.

CHRIS MITCHELL SOUTH WEST PENINSULA PREMIER EAST leaders Okehampton Argyle beat Bovey Tracey 3-2 away despite being reduced to 10 men early on, Brad Ausden, Morgan Reynolds and Harvey Newman netting.

A double by Ryan White and an own goal kept second-placed Crediton United in the championship race with a 3-2 victory at Torridgeside.

Liam Jones and Hayden Roe netted for Teignmouth in their 2-0 home win over Honiton Town while Nathan Cooper was on target for Sidmouth Town as the triumphed 1-0 at Holsworthy.

Wendron United stay top of Premier West following their 3-0 home win over

Dobwalls and third-placed title chasers

St Blazey, who could go top if they win their games in hand, lost 2-1 at home to

Liskeard Athletic.

ROBIN JONES