Peterborough and District Football League round-up

Mike Hasler hit a hat-trick as Bourne Town A opened up a 10-point lead at the top of Division Three of the Peterborough League on Saturday.

Hasler's treble and an effort from James Ferrow fired the Wakes' third team to a 4-0 away win at Long Sutton Reserves.

With the Magpies' first team not having a game, referee absence and four regulars not available, this had the making of an interesting game.

But all of Bourne's squad members performed admirably, providing performances that the badge deserves.

Apart from a few isolated counter attacks, Ben Asplin in the Wakes goal had very little to do. When called upon dealing very well with the situation in hand.

Throughout the first half, despite the away team's dominance, there were very few openings. Jack Durno and Ryan Baxter worked tirelessly in attack without any clear chances coming their way.

Will Hawkins, back from university and making only his second appearance of the season, was very dominant in the middle of the park.

From his attacking forays, one of the best efforts of the half was provided, firing narrowly wide of the opposition’s right post.

It then took a superb speculative 25-yard effort from Hasler to break the deadlock and give Bourne the lead at half-time.

Nathan Bills and Ferrow were introduced in the second half, to replace Baxter and Durno. Both continued the hard working efforts of their predecessors.

Bills’ running into the channels and Ferrow’s direct running started to stretch the opposition’s defence.

Bills had one penalty appeal turned down, but not long after was rewarded for his persistence after being hauled down in the box. Subsequently Hasler converted the penalty to make it 2-0.

Ferrow’s run down the right then found Hasler at the far post for the third goal.

Bourne's back four of Jake Dilley, Darren Halliday, Tom Ward and Sam Moore managed their responsibilities confidently, providing the foundations for the attacking play.

Ferrow completed the scoring for his team with a left foot power driver.

Luke Rudd, on as a substitute and making is club debut, had the ball in the net but was harshly ruled offside.

Manager Steve Bills commented: "With six league games to finish the season, nobody is getting complacent, the focus being one game at a time and see where that takes us.

"Whatever the outcome, it's been a very enjoyable season on and off the pitch with great togetherness in the squad."

Bourne travel to Thorney on Saturday, having been knocked out of the cup by their hosts on penalties earlier in the season.

Uppingham Town Reserves roared to their biggest victory of the Division Three season on Saturday.

They returned with a 6-0 victory from their Division Three trip to face Ramsey Town Reserves.

Charlie Cox and Sam Blackwell both scored twice for Town with James Howe and Omar Elkashoty also netting.

The first team's game in the Premier Division was postponed with scheduled hosts Oundle unable to raise a side.

They are in derby action at Oakham United tomorrow night (Wednesday) before hosting title rivals Stanground Sports on Saturday.

Two goals from Louie Roberts helped Stamford Bels to a 4-2 success over Sawtry with Zac Treweek and Josh Dowell also netting.

A brace from Lee Croft helped Wittering Premiair to a 2-1 home win over Ramsey while their reserves were edged out 4-3 at Farcet United.

Oakham Reserves capped a good day for the Rutland club with a 5-2 win at King's Cliffe in Division Two.

Kyul Thurley struck twice with Joe Hatherill, Miko Wolanski and Charlie Dalby also netting. Jamie Wade and Jamie Andrew scored for King's Cliffe.

Stamford Bels Reserves lost 4-2 at Leverington despite goals from Olly Rodgers and Dave Wagstaff while a solitary strike sunk Stamford Lions at Whittlesey Development.

Deeping United Reserves were beaten 4-1 by Crowland Reserves with Winston Bayole scoring their goal.

Stamford AFC Reserves won the top of the table tussle in Division Four after a 3-2 away success at Moulton Harrox.

Akujobi Chukwumeze, Jacob Poxon and Hayden Theodore's late winner scored the goals for the Daniels who are now six points clear at the top but second-placed Moulton do have three games in hand.

Wittering were 4-0 winners at Stamford Lions Reserves while Elsea Park Eagles won 1-0 in a close contest with Sawtry Reserves. George Edney scored their goal.