SDFL: Mathew's hat-trick keeps Villa's 100 per cent record intact

This week it was a highly rated WBB team who were on the end of a 0-3 defeat inflicted by the Moorlanders. Mathew Warman scored all three goals to keep his team two points clear of Morley Rangers who were held to a 2 -2 draw at home with East Allington United who remain at the wrong end of the table but can beat anyone on the right day.
Corbin Mackin got both Morley goals with Josh Pascoe and Ben Tapper replying for the South Hams side. The referee also had a busy afternoon in a game that saw five yellow cards.
Beesands Rovers also continue their fine start to life in the Premier with a 3-0 win at Brixham AFC. After a slow start to the season Waldon Athletic and last season's champions Kingsteignton Athletic are starting to pick up points and remain in the chasing pack. Waldon had an excellent 5-0 win at Windmill Hill against last season's runners up Buckfastleigh Rangers. Ashley Grimes and Louis Roberts grabbbed two apeice whilst Jacob Knapman also got on the scoresheet. The result leaves Buckfastleigh Rangers with some work to do.
Another reminder that the competition is fresh came at Elburton Villa who inflicted a 5 – 2 win against an improving Newton Abbot 66 team who made the trip to Plymouth in third place but came away in sixth. Miles Hunt, Ryan Watershoot and game changer Bradley Davis scored the goals for Elburton Villa.
In Division One Newton Abbot Spurs remain three points clear without playing a league game as they were on county cup duty. This allowed Watcombe Wanderers and Ivybridge Town to move within catching distance of the unbeaten Spurs. Watcombe had a close game at Babbacombe Corries coming away with 4 – 3 win at Armada Park but result of the day goes to Ivybridge Town who inflicted the first defeat of the season on Paignton Saints at Erme Valley. Jamie Micklewright scored twice for Saints but it was not enough as Joe Truelove and Owen Howard got three between them to prove that this division will not be a two horse race. Buckland Ath picked up three valuable points at Harbertonford and Paignton Villa moved up a few places with a 4 – 1 home win versus Buckfastleigh Rangers 2nds. Billy Williams, Sam Woodcock and Charlie Thomas scored the goals for the clarets.
Division Two is looking like a division of two halves. Bovey Tracey had to give up top spot as they were on county cup duty. Barton Athletic took full advantage with a 6-3 home win against Newton Rovers who themselves had a good start to the season but the wheels have come off in the last three weeks. Paignton Saints 2nds demolished WBB 2nds 9-0 to move into second spot on guess what, goal difference. East Allington Utd 2nds also remain in the leading pack following a 2-1 win at home to Waldon Athletic 2nds, Daniel Bastin got both the goals for the pirates.
In Three Stoke Gabriel TP moved into second place with a fine 7-1 win at Waldon Athletic 3rds. Paul Christie scored five of the goals with Rusell Cooper and Shane Pike adding to the tally for the railwaymen.
Half time game changer Dave Sanders scored two consolation goals for the home team.
Watcombe Wanderers remain in top spot with a close 4 -3 win at Osborne Park against Newton Abbot 66 2nds who remain in 3rd place jointly with Totnes and Dartington 2nds, Liverton Utd and Asburton who came away from Liverton with a 4-1 victory, a few results that have kept this division very competitive where anybody can beat anybody.
Four may not be quite so open. Liverton United 2nds are clear at the top following a 2-0 win in Plymouth at Elburton Villa 3rds. The experience of a few players in the twilight years took advantage of last season's youth team to come away with the points. Jamie Chamberlain and Sean Mcardle were on the scoresheet for Liverton. This was the first defeat for Elburton who remain in third spot and I am sure they will bounce back, Drake FC were on cup duty so Kingsteington Athletic 2nds, Watcombe Wanderers 3rds and Babbacombe Corries 2nds all stay within touching distance of the leaders. Corries picked up a 4-3 win at Paignton Villa 3rds whilst the other teams in the chasing pack had cup games.
174 goals were scored by South Devon League teams this week so there is plenty of action to catch on the football fields of South Devon.
This week's top games to watch are unbeaten Ilsington Villa who take on last season's runners up Buckfastliegh Rangers at Lewthorne Cross, whilst also in the Premier Newton Abbot 66 host Beesands Rovers at Osborne Park. The two stand out games in One are Newton Abbot Spurs 2nds versus Watcombe Wanderers at the Recreation Ground and a game that last season would have been played in the Devon league is Buckland Athletic 2nds against Paignton Saints at Homers Heath. In Two it has to be 2nd placed Paignton Saints 2nds versus top placed Barton Athletc at Coach Road. In Three game of the day should be at Chuley Road Ashburton where Stoke Gabriel TP will be looking to keep close to Watcombe at the top. In Four Drake FC from Plymouth will be looking to return to the top of the table with a win at Paignton Villa 3rds as current top team Liverton are on cup duty.