WANTAGE Town stayed on top even though they lost in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division.

Nick Thorne’s effort could not prevent a 2-1 defeat at Flackwell Heath.

But they stayed a point clear, with a game in hand, as Brimscombe & Thrupp went down by the same scoreline against Brackley Town Saints in third.

Antonio Gerrish netted either side of half-time for Shrivenham, who also notched through Nathan Blackford’s penalty in a 3-0 win at Tuffley Rovers.

Ardley United suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Lydney Town, despite taking the lead through Twariq Yusuf.

Easington Sports moved to the brink of the Division 1 West title as Andrew Stidder’s penalty and Craig Robinson’s strike secured a 2-1 success over Almondsbury.

Jozef Fullerton scored the only goal of Clanfield 85’s meeting with visitors Tytherington Rocks.

In Division 1 East, Thame Rangers won 3-1 at Wokingham & Emmbrook.

Craig Faulconbridge scored twice along with a goal from Tye Budziszewski.

Chinnor lost 4-0 away at Burnham, who won the division as a result.