After a gruelling start to the season that saw Watcombe Wanderers suffer six straight defeats in the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon Football League, the Torbay outfit recorded their first win in superb style last weekend.

Drawing 0-0 with visitors Lakeside Athletic at the interval, Watcombe produced a stunning second-half to run out 5-1 winners, with a double from Chalmers-Wood and further goals from Constantinou, Nolan and Warde.

Okehampton Argyle and Buckland Athletic Reserves were also powerful winners in the South & West Division. New signing Rob Knight got off the mark in Okehampton’s 5-0 defeat of Kingsteignton Athletic, while there were goals from Dan Rankin, Cliff Walters, Callum Livingstone and Ryan Stanbridge in Buckland’s 4-0 victory over Bere Alston.

Plympton Athletic kept up the high-scoring theme with a 5-2 triumph over Waldon Athletic, Sam Davey scored twice in a 3-1 win for Plymstock at home to Totnes & Dartington, and Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves won 2-1 at Roselands.

In the North & East Division, there was a shock defeat for leaders Teignmouth at Liverton. In a terrific game of football that saw Teigns twice draw back on level terms, Neil Last lived up to his name with a last-minute winner for Livvy.

A Mark Saunders goal and Nathan May’s brace cemented third place for Exwick Villa, as they won 3-0 at Heavitree United, and Topsham Town were equally efficient in a 4-1 win over Chudleigh that included a double from Ethan Phillips.

Ryan Moody was simply sensational for Alphington, scoring all four goals in their 4-1 win over Budleigh Salterton, and birthday boy Kevin Pike was the star man for St Martins in a 2-1 triumph against Exmouth Town Reserves.

Braunton were brilliant in our final game from the weekend, with special mention to Ben Aiken, who notched four goals in the 6-1 win at Clyst Valley.

A stunning 10-0 victory for Teignmouth over Heavitree United was enough to lift the Teigns above University of Exeter to reach the summit of the North & East Division in the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon Football League.

While the students were without a game, third-placed Newtown were held to a tight 1-1 draw at home to St Martins. Scott Chambers scored for Newtown and man of the match went to Lee Bailey.

Braunton and Chudleigh shared an entertaining 3-3 draw, while there was another cracker at Liverton. Nick Edmunds and Neil Last gave Livvy a 2-0 lead over Budleigh Salterton but the visitors fought back to 2-2 before Last pinched the win in the second half.

It was the same scoreline at Topsham Town, where the hosts just edged out Exwick Villa in a tremendous local derby. Louis Cane, Lee Radford and Ben Watson scored for Topsham and Ash Hudd and Nathan May on target for Villa.

In the South & West Division, the form of Buckland Athletic Reserves is looking ominous for all rivals, as they moved into second place behind Ottery St Mary after a 9-0 thumping of Waldon Athletic, with Simon Revell grabbing a hat-trick.

Ottery were almost as impressive in their 5-0 victory at Lakeside Athletic, with Matt Webb notching a treble and goals from Jack Hobday and Luka Nickles. There was also a solid win for Roselands at Bere Alston.

Totnes & Dartington continued their resurgence with a 3-2 success at home to Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves and Paignton Saints produced an excellent fightback to defeat high-flying Okehampton Argyle 2-1, thanks to goals from Jamie Micklewright and Sam Alfieri.

The brilliant early-season form of Okehampton Argyle continued with a 5-2 win over Lakeside Athletic in the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon Football League S&W Division.

Ottery St Mary are the only side above Oke in the table following their 3-0 success over Paignton Villa, with Pete Grover grabbing a brace. Sam Davey scored an incredible five goals for Plymstock United in their 6-0 defeat of Bere Alston.

Roselands were also big winners, overcoming Waldon with a 5-1 victory, while ten-man Paignton Saints won 3-1 at Plympton. Totnes & Dartington recorded their first win of the campaign, defeating Watcombe 2-0, and the final game in S&W ended in a 2-2 draw between Plymouth Argyle Development and Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves.

In the N&E Division, Teignmouth are hot on the heels of leaders Exeter University after the Teigns won 5-2 at Chudleigh. Three penalties and a red card demonstrated a feisty affair at Clyst Valley, where Newtown triumphed 4-2 to cement third position.

A fine goal from James Marsh gave Braunton a 2-1 win at Alphington and St Martins were ruthlessly efficient in their 3-0 home win against Liverton.

The final two games ended in draws, as Budleigh Salterton battled to a 2-2 at Exwick Villa and Heavitree United shared a 1-1 stalemate with Topsham Town.

After an outstanding 6-0 victory at Witheridge last week, the University of Exeter are flying high with a 100% record in the North & East Division of the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon Football League.

On the weekend, Exmouth Town Reserves remain tucked in behind the students after a fine display in defeating Alphington 4-1, thanks to a Morgan Cullen brace and further goals from Tom Bray and man of the match Josh Gresham.

Budleigh Salterton also recorded a 4-1 triumph at home to Heavitree United, while Newtown were ruthless in their 5-1 victory at Chudleigh, with the goals coming from Alex Gray, Dale O’Donoghue, Kyle Bassett and a Cory O’Donoghue.

The final weekend game in N&E ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw between Liverton and Clyst Valley. Teenager Ollie Brailsford opened the scoring for Clyst but Livvy came fighting back to earn a point through Nick Edmunds.

In the South & West Division, Ottery St Mary remain top after goals from Charlie Cox, Liam Carey and Lorin Newcombe gave them a competent 3-0 win at Totnes & Dartington.

Okehampton Argyle sit in third, as they continued a fine start to the campaign with a 4-2 victory at Paignton Villa, with Luke Alden bagging a hat-trick. The Argyle from Plymouth got their first win of the season, beating Watcombe Wanderers 3-0.

Roselands ran riot with a 7-2 masterclass at Kingsteignton, while Plymstock cruised to a 5-0 win away to Waldon Athletic. The final two games in the S&W saw Lakeside beat Plympton 2-1 and Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves edged out Bere Alston 1-0.

FOUR goals from Brad Ausden, along with strikes by Luke Mortimore and Luke Alden, kept Okehampton Argyle hot on the heels of Ottery St Mary at the top of the S&W Division of the Scott Richards Solicitors this weekend, as they defeated Plymouth Argyle Development 6-1.

The Otters have played a game more than Okehampton and continued their excellent start with a 3-0 win at Bere Alston, with Pete Grover scoring twice and Ryan Burrows also on target. Buckland Athletic Reserves maintained their 100% start with a 5-0 success at Paignton Villa.

A solitary goal from Carl Roles was enough to give Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves a derby win at Kingsteignton Athletic, while the Athletic of Lakeside enjoyed a happier afternoon, defeating Roselands 4-1.

A hat-trick from Sam Davey and Fraser Bricknell’s brace gave Plymstock United a 5-2 victory at Paignton Saints, and there were goals from Dan Edwards, Scott Wellington, James Yates and Chris Harvey in Plympton Athletic’s 4-1 win over Totnes and Dartington.

There was a ludicrous 24-0 win for the University of Exeter over Witheridge, keeping the students top of the N&E Division. Newtown hold second position after a 1-1 draw with Exmouth Town Reserves, Cory O’Donoghue and Dylan King the scorers.

Teignmouth continued their 100% record with a 5-1 demolition of Chudleigh Athletic, while a brace from Dan Western helped Topsham Town to a 4-1 success at home to Clyst Valley, with Ben Watson and Jack Greenslade also on target.

St Martins bagged a narrow 2-1 win at Budleigh Salteron and the final two games ended in stalemate. It was goalless between Braunton and Heavitree, while Liverton and Alphington shared a 1-1 draw.

A PERFECT start to the new season continued for Ottery St Mary in the South & West Division of the DFL, as they crushed Waldon Athletic 8-1. Liam Carey bagged a hat-trick, there were braces for Pete Grover and Ash Small, with Connor Swingler completing the scoring.

Okehampton Argyle remain in the 100% club but they were made to work very hard by Bere Alston, eventually securing the win with a goal from Luke Mortimore. Jamie Micklewright scored a late winner for Paignton Saints to give them all three points at home to Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves.

In a cracking game at Plymstock United, doubles from Jack Presland and Lloyd Russell gave Lakeside Athletic a 4-2 victory. Sam Davey and Jake Batizovsky were on target for the Stockies.

Plympton Athletic came from behind to defeat Argyle Community Trust 3-1, Tom Parvin scored the only goal in a Torbay derby, as Paignton Villa triumphed at Roselands and there was a 2-1 success for Kingsteignton Rams at Watcombe Wanderers.

In the North & East, Exwick Villa made an early-season statement with a tremendous 4-0 win over the dangerous Newtown, with Jamie Mudge bagging two and further headed goals from Ash Matthews and Sam Johnson.

A brace from Craig Kingswell helped keep the University of Exeter top of the league after a 3-2 success at St Martins, while Teignmouth remain in second after a tightly-contested 1-0 victory at Alphington.

Clyst Valley and Budleigh Salterton shared a 1-1 draw, while Josh Gresham scored twice and a strike from Morgan Cullen gave Exmouth Town Reserves a 3-0 win at Heavitree United.

On Friday night, a double for Dejan Maric, plus goals from Neil Last and Sam Hebbes, helped Liverton United to an entertaining 4-2 success at Bovey Tracey Reserves.

The final two games ended in draws, Witheridge shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Braunton, while Bailey Jason-Ryan and Lee Radford were on target for Topsham Town in a 2-2 stalemate with Chudleigh Athletic.

The Devon Football League has today received a communication from the F.A. announcing an extension to ‘behind closed doors’ pre-season matches to National League System Feeder League clubs. This includes the Devon Football League.

The email communication states:

Due to evidence received over this weekend we now need to extend behind closed doors to Regional NLS Feeder League Clubs (Step 7) and this will also apply to pre-season matches played in an NLS or Regional NLS Feeder League ground including, for example, County FA or League Cup Finals.

For the full communication, please click the button below:

The FA have released a package of documents to help clubs and players of all levels to prepare for the return of football.

We have linked to the documents below and all those relevant to the DFL will also be added to the Useful Documents section.

DFL North and East Division side Witheridge are looking for a new First Team Manager/Coach & Linesman after the resignation of the previous incumbent last weekend. Any interested parties have been asked to send an email to
 grahampilsbury@yahoo.co.uk.

Following the Devon Football League’s AGM, the constitution for the 2020/21 season has been officially announced. This is subject to ratification by the Football Association. LMC members remain the same.

South-West Division	North-East Division
Bere Alston United	Alphington
Buckland Athletic Reserves	Bovey Tracey Reserves
Kingsteignton Athletic	Braunton
Lakeside Athletic	Budleigh Salterton
Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves	Chudleigh Athletic
Okehampton Argyle	Clyst Valley
Ottery St. Mary	Exmouth Town Reserves
Plymouth Argyle Development	Exwick Villa
Paignton Saints	Heavitree United
Paignton Villa	Liverton United
Plympton Athletic	Newtown
Plymstock United	St Martins
Roselands	Teignmouth
Totnes & Dartington SC	Topsham Town
Waldon Athletic	University of Exeter
Watcombe Wanderers	Witheridge