Watford Sunday League Round-up

WSFL Intermediate Cup Final

Reed Rangers turned in a stunning six-goal second-half performance to win the Intermediate Cup, ruthlessly crushing Croxley FC 7-0 to add to their Herts Sunday Intermediate Cup triumph.

Braces from Lucas Gibbons, Dom David and Ashley Lewis were added to by Jamie Spear to complete the rout.

WSFL Invitational Cup Final

Oxhey Lions’ double hopes were dashed after they were edged out 4-3 by Evergreen Reserves to miss out on the Invitational Cup on Wednesday.

Premier Division

Champions Oakview show no sign of taking their foot off the gas with the title already sewn up, thumping West Herts 9-0.

Lewis Putman and Tom Kennedy both grabbed hat-tricks, whilst Ben Alexander, Nadim Akhtar and Lee Grace all registered too.

Rifle Volunteer edged out Oxhey Estates 3-2 but know the highest they can finish is fourth.

The win brings Rifle within five points of Oxhey Estates but they have just one fixture remaining.

Goals from Tom Horton, Mark Lomas and Paul Skuse cancelled out efforts from Ashley Armstrong and Paul Wyard.

Division One

After their cup exploits on Sunday, Reed Rangers moved top of the pile with a resounding 11-1 win over Chorleywood Club on Wednesday.

They had been level with second-placed Hammer, who missed the opportunity to go top in their own right when they lost 4-3 to Nascot Arms on Sunday.

However, Hammer have played four more games than Rangers, who are now in the strongest position to claim the championship.

A brace from Harry Heely and one from Daniel Burke were not enough for Hammer against Nascot.

Rickmansworth Rovers crushed Green Dragon 7-1 to move within a point of the third-placed side.

James Budden (2), Bert Adams, Robbie Martin, Sean Cabey, Dean Mallett and Harry Wallace all struck for the home team. Keifer Shuttleworth replied for Dragon.

Division Two

Top-of-the-table Oxhey Lions battered third-place Met Police (Bushey) 8-0 to underline their title credentials.

Oxhey are level on points with second-placed Amici FC but on this evidence will be strong favourites for top spot.

Liam Hanley (4), Joe Shepherd, Ryan King, James Henney and Trafford Nolan were among the goals.

Five-star Rifle Volunteer Reserves shot down RD FC 5-1.

Ben Campbell (2), Tom Lockie (2) and Scott Brown were the marksmen, with Jake Levy pulling a goal back for RD.

Division Three

North Watford scored seven second-half goals to destroy Racing Santandome 10-3.

Leading 3-2 at half time, Watford moved up a gear after the break and goals from Shoaib Ali (4), Mansoor Ali (3), Daniel Moss (2) and Shakeb Ali blew away Racing, who netted via Bob Walter, Chris Panayi and Adam Riccitelli.

Champions AFC Oddfellows handed out another thrashing, beating Oxhey Rangers 8-3.

Mick Wherle helped himself to a hat-trick and there were further strikes from Connor Flanagan, Calvin Brandy, Garry Hennicke, Dale Freeman and Sean Roche.

Aaron Sakoor got two back in reply but Oddfellows were clear and deserved winners.

Division Four

The Swan beat Sun Postal Sports 3-1 in their final game of the season but it was too little, too late to overhaul the second-placed side.

Dan Hooran bagged a brace and Danny Brennan also chipped in to cancel out Oliver Gould’s effort.

The win leaves The Swan a point behind Sun Postal in the final standings.