Buzzards challengers now flock of three up from one

The weather does for Bickleigh

INTERMEDIATE ROUND UP

DIVISIONS 5-8

The weather put paid to Bickleigh hopes as leaders of keeping their rivals at bay in Division Five when their match at Amory Rovers was postponed. The Heart of Oak though managed to get within touching distance after a tough 2-0 win against Thorverton, as did St Martins 5-1 winners at the University. Their other top rivals Cranbrook United were due to play a cup tie but that was postponed.
Elsewhere Axmouth United put up a good fight at Whipton & Pinhoe where they were beaten 4-2, and Starcross Dons closed up on the leaders after a solid 5-1 victory at Millwey Rise.

The Ottery St Mary Development team stay top of Division Six but no easy task to dispense visiting Witheridge 2-1.
City Raiders in second place had their game called off as their expected visitors Okehampton Argyle were unable to field a team.
AFC Morchard Bishop enjoyed a nap hand without reply at home to Upottery, Central made it a double good day for the club their 3-0 win at Beacon Knights means they like their first team kept a clean sheet.
Devon Yeoman won 3-1 at Sandford in their mid table clash.

No easing up for Division Seven leaders Exmouth Rovers, 5-2 winners at Hatherleigh Town.
Second place Priory drew for the third time this season, but their 5-5 scoreline against Whipton & Pinhoe is a rare result.
Exeter Royals joined Hatherleigh Town in joint second place after winning against their rivals 5-2.
Otterton were 4-1 winners against Phoenix United, still looking for that first point, while the University began their season with a close 3-2 win at home to Newtown St Cyres.

Bampton knocked North Tawton off top spot in Division Eight after their 6-1 success at Farway United, while the Tawts were losing a very entertain match at Tedburn St Mary 6-4.
Ex Dons share top spot as well after a 4-1 victory at Starcross Dons.
A first win for Lympstone 3-1 at home to Amory Green Rovers, and a first point for Millwey Rise from a 2-2 draw at South Zeal United.

Sunday 2nd October 2022