Counterslip defeat hits Woodlands' title hopes

Bristol Churches League: Counterslip Baptist dealt Woodlands Rangers' title hopes a huge blow as they won 2-1 in Failand.

The Woodies took a second-half lead through Dave Peregrine but the visitors hit back to take the points thanks to goals from Adam Turpin and Ashton Chritchlow.

Bristol Sanctuary moved top of the table on goal difference after receiving a walkover when Widcombe Wanderers failed to raise a side.

And Woodlands now probably need to take three points from their meeting with BSXI tonight to maintain their chances of dethroning the reigning champions.

Thornbury Baptist eased their relegation worries but increased Nailsea's drop fears as they won 3-0 against the north Somerset side at the Alveston Arena. Mark Bowers scored twice and Dave Tushingham was also on target as Chris Beddoes' side moved five points clear of the relegation zone.

Pip n Jay stay bottom of the table and face a big fight for survival after being hammered 7-0 by Christchurch Clifton, who were inspired by a hat-trick from Neil Perrett.

Steve Palf claimed a brace, while Pete Thomas also netted as Christchurch virtually secured their Division I status for another season.

In Division II, struggling Bristol Pistols recorded a shock 5-1 win over top-three contenders Rock Crusaders. Aaron Partington hit a hat-trick and Josh Whiddon and Kevin Nicholls completed the scoring.

BS4 beat bottom side Gordano Valley Church Rovers 3-1 thanks to a double from Mike Alvis and Femi Akinsola's strike.

RESULTS

Div I: Woodlands Rangers 1 Counterslip 2, Widcombe Wanderers 0 BSXI 3 (w/o), Thornbury Baptist 3 Nailsea Churches 0, Christchurch Clifton 7 Pip n Jay 0.

Div II: BS4 3 Gordano Valley Church 1, The Sanctuary 0 Hillfields Park Baptist 0, Widcombe Corinthians 2 Welton Rangers 1, Bristol Pistols 5 Rock Crusaders 1, SAS United 3 Israel 0 (w/o).

FIXTURES

Tonight – Div I: Woodlands Rangers v BSXI.

Div II: The Sanctuary v BS4.

Thursday, April 9 – Div II: Hillfields Park Baptist v Kensington Baptist.

Saturday April 11 – Div I: Christchurch v Counterslip, VCF Santos v BSXI, Widcombe Wanderers v Nailsea Churches.

Div II: C3 v BS4, Gordano Valley v Bristol Pistols, Rock Crusaders v Hayhill (double fixture), Welton Rangers v The Sanctuary, Widcombe Corinthians v SAS United.