The DFL Weekend

THE march continues for Kingsteignton Athletic in the South & West Division of the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon Football League, as the Rams extended their 100% start to the season with a 5-0 victory over Plymstock United.

Watcombe Wanderers are the side in closest pursuit of Kingsteignton following their impressive 4-0 win at home to Newton Abbot Spurs Reserves. Lloyd Tucker opened the scoring for Watcombe, then Joe Molloy doubled the lead and a Joe Constantinou penalty effectively sealed the win, with Molloy adding the late gloss by scoring his second.

Tavistock Reserves have played a game less than Kingsteignton but also boast a 100% record, although it was hard work in securing a 1-0 win at Ottery St Mary. It was the same scoreline for Bere Alston in defeating Paignton Villa, who will count themselves unlucky not to have secured a first point of the campaign.

Once again, Lakeside Athletic were involved in a sensational goal-fest, eventually winning a wonderful game at Plympton Athletic by the score of 5-4. Waldon Athletic are also finding the net with impunity, racking up a 4-2 win at home to Totnes & Dartington.

Matt Beer and Dan Rankin scored the goals in a 2-0 triumph for Buckland Athletic Reserves at Roselands and the final game in S&W ended in a 2-2 draw between Paignton Saints and Plymouth Argyle Community Development.

Exwick Villa produced a statement performance in the North & East Division, as they comfortably won the battle between two sides entering the weekend with 100% records in the league, as Newtown were defeated 4-0 at the Exwick Sports Hub.

While Villa were making their mark on the division, leaders Alphington extended their goal-difference advantage at the top with an 8-1 destruction of Liverton United, largely thanks to hat-tricks from Ryan Moody and Bailey.

Teignmouth dropped their first points of the season after being held to an entertaining 2-2 draw at Braunton. The Teigns twice led their hosts but Braunton displayed tremendous spirit, especially after going down to ten men, in grinding out a fine draw.

After a goalless first period, unbeaten Heavitree United turned on the style after the break to run out 4-1 victors at home to Witheridge and it was the same score for St Martins in beating Budleigh Salterton. Chudleigh Athletic earned their first win of the season by beating Topsham Town 2-1.

The final two games ended in heavy victories for the University of Exeter and Exmouth Town Reserves. Luke Barner scored five goals in a 10-0 win for the Uni over Bovey Tracey Reserves, while Tom Bray struck a hat-trick in Exmouth’s 7-0 triumph at Clyst Valley.

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