LEAGUE leaders Sporting BTC too a huge step towards the title by defeating previously second-placed visitors East Lodge 1-0, Gosney netting the vital goal in the 25th minute.

M & T Awbridge continued their fine run of form with a 4-1 home drubbing of Netley Central Sports. Claxton (2), Sherman and Meehan all on target for the winners.

Lyndhurst jumped two places to third after defeating Mottisfont 2-0 at home, Harrison and Eyles doing the damage.

Gentry and Matthews gave Fair Oak 2-0 home rule over Broughton, while Durley moved up to second with a 1-0 home win over Upham, Cousins on target.

Stockbridge triumphed 3-0 at Winchester City A, while LL Basingstoke recorded a shock 1-0 victory over Andover New Street.