TOP scorer Andy Forbes grabbed two more goals as Winchester City opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Sydenhams Wessex League.

Forbes took his seasonal tally to 13 - four more than nearest rival and one-time Winchester target Martin Whiddett of Totton - as City romped to a 7-2 success at Blackfield & Langley.

Danny Smith (2), Michael Dean, Lloyd Webber and Daniel Goss also scored as last season's runaway Hampshire League champs romped to their ninth win in 10 outings.

Totton, who had started the day second, were held 1-1 at Thatcham.

Graham Kemp continued his fine start to life as Brockenhurst boss with a 1-1 draw at Fareham.

After conceding 33 goals in their opening six games, they have now only conceded 35 in ten.

"We're not just defending for 90 minutes any more," said Kemp.

"The first half in this game was the best we have played since I came back to this club and the players have now got some belief in themselves."

Fareham took the lead in the opening half, but ten minutes into the second period Tomas Frenesson side footed home a deserved equaliser.

A well taken penalty from Ross Edwards, however, ten minutes after the restart put Christchurch back in front.

Phil McDonald (penalty) and Marc Burrows gave Cowes a 2-0 win at lowly BAT, while Bemerton let a 2-0 lead slip against Portland to draw 4-4. On target for the Harlequins were Stuart Findley (2), Neil Cole and Ian Chalk with David Laws, James Reeve, Chris Evans and Chris Reader replying.

Matt Guy replied as Downton lost 3-1 at AFC Newbury, who netted through Anthony Alleyne, Dave Asker and Ian McShery.