Suburban Trimble strikes twice to earn Wanderers a point against Phoenix

ROMOTED Phoenix NG twice took the lead at home to unbeaten Premier Division leaders Wessex Wanderers, but a goal in each half from inform striker Tom Trimble earned the Wanderers a point in a below-par performance.

- Derek CUMNER

Previous leaders Almondsbury Reserves fell to their first defeat of the season, going down 3-0 at The Field against third-placed Henbury & Rockleaze Reserves.

Five goals were scored at Coombs Dingle as Old Cothamians moved up to fourth place as they beat Jamaica Bell 3-2, a result which sent Jamaica to the foot of the table. Kevin De Cristofaro and Rob Morris were on target for the Bell.

At Whitehall, Easton Cowboy gained their first win of the season, 5-2 at home to St Aldhelms.

Another team to gain their first win of the season was Southmead CS Athletic, who beat Avonmouth Reserves 2-1 at Pen Park.

Unbeaten Warmley Redbridge drew 1-1 at Stoke Gifford United Reserves.

Senior Division leaders Cosmos UK maintained their 100 per cent record with a 5-1 win over Fishponds OB, with four of the goals coming in the second half. Sam Barker struck Fishponds’ consolation goal in the 69th minute.

In a derby at Filwood, visitors Hartcliffe FC edged out Broad Plain House Reserves 3-2 to move into second place.