Villagers’ five-star display extends lead at top of table

LAST weekend’s freezing temperatures meant only one of the scheduled Thames Valley Premier League’s Premier Division fixtures took place.

Undefeated WARGRAVE, who play on an all-weather pitch at Wokingham’s Cantley Park, extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points after thrashing visitors and third-placed side NEWBURY TOWN 5-1.

Wargrave started well and took an early lead when Callum Brighton curled home from the edge of the box.

Wargrave pushed for a second goal but Newbury keeper Jack North made three good stops.

Newbury equalised from the spot shortly after through Bradley Pagliaroli but Dan Townson restored Wargrave’s lead just before half-time. Wargrave controlled the second half and attacked at every opportunity.

The villagers’ man-of-the-match Brighton added his second before Sam Wild scored a solo effort for 4-1.

Nathan Collins rounded off a good team move to wrap up the scoring.