BRISTOL & AVON LEAGUE: Carmel United took over top spot from De Veys, who were on cup duty, with a 9-1 home romp against Golden Hill Reserves.

Cameron Ricketts and substitute Rino Costa led the scoring spree with a hat-trick, while Rafael Burke (2) and Eddie Ekial completed the rout.

Paul Williams fired a four-goal salvo for Long Ashton Reserves, who crushed Greyfriars B 11-0.

Luke Hacker weighed in with a hat-trick, with Dan Cole (2), Richard Pring and Jamie Fisher also on target.

Results: Carmel 9 Golden Hill 1, Greyfriars Ath 0 Long Ashton 11.

Fixtures for Saturday, October 3 – Bideford OB v Iron Acton Res (J Campbell), Bradley Stoke Tn A v Carmel Utd (L Rendall), British Royal SC v Knowle Reds (R Gibson), De Veys v Long Ashton Res (F Cockle), Greyfriars Ath B v Golden Hill Spts Res (N Dawson), Lawrence Rov Res v FC Bristol (K Lusmore).