It was a case of champions versus the pretenders to the crown as 100 per cent starters AFC Target entertained Nursling at Cutbush Lane.

Even a superb performance from keeper Danny Gettings could not deny AFC Target a fine 3-1 win, courtesy of a Pete Hurst strike, a Darren Walker penalty and a Simon Hoare free-kick.

They seemed fitter, wanted it more on the day and thoroughly deserved the points.

A second half goal from Geoff Wright was enough to earn Botley Village victory at BTC.

Two goals from Ben John and a Paul Wren strike helped AFC Arrow to a 3-1 derby victory at Fair Oak.

A goal in the last minute of each half earned Brendon a 2-2 draw at Lyndhurst STJ.

Paul Joyce gave them the lead before two goals from Lee Topley put Lyndhurst in charge, only for ex-Lyndhurst man Phil Stuart to pop up with an injury time leveller.

Brothers Steve and Mark Wilson put Sporting BTC 2-0 up against Blackfield & Langley Reserves. Paul Williams scored a second half hat-trick to make it 5-0.

Eastleigh Comrades made up ground with a 4-2 victory at Priory Rovers with Andy Elliott, Navid Khan, Afree Constable and Steve Field on target.

Don't miss the Drew Smith League round-up in Wednesday's Echo.