Peterborough and District Football League round-up

Stamford Reserves recorded a commanding five-goal derby day win over Stamford Lions at Borderville on Saturday.

In their first fixture since exiting the Challenge Cup at the hands of YDP two weeks earlier — a 6-2 defeat after leading 2-0 at half-time — this was an opportunity to refocus on the Peterborough League.

Lions set out to frustrate the Division One leaders, sitting deep and reducing space to a minimum.

The Daniels still found an early breakthrough through striker Matty Walker, who has joined on a short-term loan from neighbours Blackstones, but a first half lacking in quality ended 1-0.

Coaches Jake Walton and Stewart Lambie will have been satisfied with a much stronger second-half showing, however, as Stamford Reserves broke Lions’ resistance.

Winger Adam Steels helped himself to a brace within the opening 10 minutes of the half, finishing from close range after some lovely team movement from the Daniels.

Captain Dan Aust scored the pick of the goals to make it 4-0, finding time and space around 25 yards from goal his right-footed strike nestled into the bottom corner for his fourth goal of the season.

Jacob Poxon added further gloss to the scoreline, netting from the right wing for his first goal since returning from injury.

The result also marked Stamford Reserves’ first league clean sheet since the end of August.

They are back in action in a couple of weeks’ time when they host Yaxley Reserves on November 15 at Borderville.

Long Sutton remain joint top of the table after a hard-fought 2-1 away success at a strengthened Crowland Reserves side.

Klyden Lleshi had put the Bees in front but they had Reece Crane sent off before half-time and the Magpies took full advantage to net the points with second half goals from Jordan Keeble and Kieron McConnell.

Wittering went down to a 4-1 home loss to Netherton Reserves in the same division while Bourne Town Reserves were beaten 3-2 at YDP with Nathan Bills and William Hawkins scoring for the Wakes.

Deeping Rangers Reserves were the biggest winners in the top flight after a 10-0 away success at Leverington Sports.

Moulton Harrox took advantage of the inactivity of the top two teams to move into pole position in the Premier Division.

Crowland Town were without a game while Netherton United's match at Chatteris Town was postponed which allowed Harrox to leapfrog the leading duo.

They were 3-1 home winners over Stamford Bels thanks to goals from Luke Gardner, Harry Machin and Martin Sandall. Keenan Murphy scored for the visitors.

Whaplode Drove Rovers were beaten 4-1 at FC Peterborough Reserves with Riley Tether scoring their goal while Oakham were beaten 3-2 away at Whittlesey Reserves.

Tydd took the derby day spoils in Division Two after a 2-1 home success over Sutton Bridge United.

Kyle Davis and Matthew Cousins were on target for the home side with Jack Thomas replying for the visitors.

Ed Barnes struck both of the goals as South Lincs Swifts were held to a 2-2 home draw by Sawtry Reserves.

Elsea Park Eagles also shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Huntington Reserves with Jamie Mills scoring for the Bourne visitors.

Ketton Sports Blue were 4-3 away winners at Stamford Lions Reserves in Division Three courtesy of goals from Rhamari Walrond (two), Kieran Taggart and George Abell.

Jack Greenacre hit a hat-trick for Long Sutton Reserves in their 6-0 home win over Alconbury Weald.

Tyler Hagan hit two of the other goals for the Magpies with Jack Baker also on target.

Ketton Sports Black and Thurlby Tigers were both beaten by solitary strikes in their Division Four matches at Leverington Development and Alconbury Weald Reserves respectively.

Ketton Sports Premiair moved into the next round of the Leicestershire Intermediate Cup after a 3-0 away success at Kibworth Town.

Oakham United Reserves crashed out of the Saturday Trophy after a heavy 11-0 defeat at Sporting Markfield.

Uppingham Reserves exited the same competition after a 5-2 loss at Melton Foxes with Alejandro Knauer and Archie Lambert scoring for the Rutland side.

Whaplode Drove Rovers Reserves were knocked out of the Peterborough Junior Cup after a 3-2 home loss to Stilton United. Scott Beale and Harry Holt scored their goals.

Cottesmore came away with nothing for their efforts after a conceding a late goal to high-flying Leicester Atletico.

The visitors struck late on with the only goal of the game in the Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division clash at Westray Park.