RELEGATION-HAUNTED Woodley United were beaten as The County came from behind to win their Premier Division clash 2-1, writes Richard Ashton.
Woodley got off to an excellent start when Sam Cialis was put through by a fine ball from James Timbers and slotted the ball underneath County keeper Wayne Adamson.
However, County bounced back with two long-range efforts to come away with all three points.
Richfield Rovers Reserves moved level on points with table-toppers Burghfield after beating Whitley Wood 2-1, while Purley toppled Tilehurst YM 4-1.
The Mod conceded their game at Roebuck.
Senior Division leaders Dee Road Rangers hammered Ghana Stars 7-0, Kidmore End beat Emmer Green 4-2 in their derby and Whitley Tavern edged past Southcote 3-2.
In Division Two, Arborfield beat WS Hobnob 2-1.
Berkshire Rovers kick-started their Division Three East campaign with a 5-1 thrashing of FC Berksalona, while Division Three East title hopefuls Coley Park and Falcon drew 3-3.
Reading Town eased past struggling Park Villa 3-0.
Hugh Barklem scored another six goals to take his seasonal tally to a remarkable 42 as Henley YMCA United obliterated AFC Chalfont 8-0 in Division Four East, Dan Hayden providing two assists.
South Reading thrashed Kings United 5-1 and Six Bells cruised past Delta Vigo 5-2.
Division Four West leaders YPFC were the day’s biggest winners, crushing AFC Pangbourne Reserves 14-0.
Second-placed 116 Exiles A also hit the goal trail as they destroyed Kennet Valley 9-0, while Mortimer Reserves kept their promotion hopes alive with a 3-1 home win against New England.
Southcote Colts are also targetting a top-two finish and beat The Bugle 5-1.
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