REEVES-Y DOES IT: Tom in action for Kingsteignton in last season’s Herald Cup win over The Windmill. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR.com

With comfortable home wins, Kingsteignton Athletic and Buckfastleigh Rangers continue to set the pace at the top of the Torbay Clearance Services South Devon Football League Premier Division.

Kingsteignton prepared for Saturday’s crunch home tie with Watts Blake Bearne, who didn’t play last weekend, by completing the double over Newton Abbot ’66. Tom Reeves bagged a brace for the Rams and Ashley Dove came off the bench to score in a 3-0 victory.

Rangers enjoyed an even more emphatic win, scoring five without reply against East Allington United. Steve Sutton added another two goals to his tally with Kian Berry, Lewis Cox and Charlie Morgan also on target.

Brixham AFC Reserves survived an onslaught by their hosts to beat Ivybridge Town Reserves 1-0. The Ivies now switch focus to the Devon Premier Cup and will welcome Newtown from the Devon Football League on Saturday. The Ivies are the SDFL’s sole representatives in the last 16 despite not yet kicking a ball in the competition.

Waldon Athletic climbed into the top six with a 4-0 home win over Chudleigh Athletic, while Thomas Swabey of Elburton Villa Reserves scored the only goal of the game at Coach Road to send Paignton Saints Reserves to another narrow defeat.

There’s now a three way tie for top spot in Division One, with Beesands Rovers leading the way on goal difference. They gave that stat a boost on Saturday with a 6-1 home triumph over Barton Athletic. Louis Brace once again doubled up and was joined on the score-sheet by David Harvey, Lee Morgan, Bradley Williams and Ash Yeoman; Thomas Smith put away Barton’s consolation.

Mitchell Medlen salvaged a point for Plympton Athletic with a second half equaliser against visiting Upton Athletic. Kirean Nixon and Alex Stevenson had given Upton the advantage going into the break, Josh Walker with a first half goal for the hosts.

Morley Rangers’ unbeaten start to the season ended at Paignton Villa. Liam Jones, Tom Mayer and Charlie Thomas found the back of the bet for Villa with Dalton Brammer’s fourth goal of the season not enough for the Plymouth side.

Torquay Town got back to winning ways with a resounding 5-0 home win over Harbertonford, and there were goals galore at Lewthorne Cross where Ilsington Villa beat Babbacombe Corinthians 7-3, Dan Langford and Matt Warman both celebrating hat-tricks.

The headline game in Division Two saw Watcombe Wanderers take over at the top following a 4-2 victory over former leaders Newton Abbot Spurs Thirds. Jamie Carter, Eliott McIntosh, Sam Pyne and Laurence Macleod each netted for the Greens with Aiden Blackie and Deven Webb on target for Spurs. Watcombe, who go to Seaton Town in the Devon Senior Cup this weekend, have now won five out of five in the league. Spurs host Teignmouth Reserves in the same competition.

Adam Townsend scored twice as Waldon Athletic Reserves won 4-1 at Newton Abbot ’66 to go top of Division Three, leapfrogging their opponents in the process. The biggest win in the league was at Chudleigh Athletic Reserves where Bovey Tracey Reserves cruised to an 11-0 win, Alistair Chuchuk with a hat-trick.

South Brent Reserves remain two points clear at the top of Division Four following a 3-2 home win over Paignton Villa Thirds. Waldon Athletic Thirds kept up the pressure with victory in a 7-4 win at Newton Rovers Reserves, Steven Burridge with a hat-trick for the Clarets.

CUP KINGS: Bovey Tracey Reserves in Les Bishop Cup final action. The Moorlanders are hoping for more success in the cups this season. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR

Last season’s Herald Cup semi-finalists Ilsington Villa cruised past near neighbours Liverton United in last week’s first round tie, Matt Warman with two goals in a 5-0 win at Halford.

Dan Langford put away his seventh goal of the season while Jack Langford and Robert Young also contributed goals. Villa have been drawn at home to Division One leaders Morley Rangers.

In the only other first round tie, Bovey Tracey Reserves once again knocked out higher division opponents to set up a home tie against Plympton Athletic. Level at full-time, the Division Three outfit struck twice in extra-time to send Division One opponents Harbertonford out. Ben Goble, James Lockwood and Nathan Trott scored for the Moorlanders with Callum Payne on target for the Fords.

Kingsteignton took over at the top of the Torbay Clearance Services SDFL Premier Division with a convincing victory away at Elburton Reserves on Saturday. The game started positively for the hosts with Samuel Lang converting following some impressive build-up play by Lewis Guest. But the Rams responded instantly and ran out 5-1 winners. There were braces for both Sam Barnes and Ryan Tovagliari while Tom Reeves also found the net for the visitors.

Former leaders Watts Blake Bearne slipped to their first loss of the season, beaten 2-1 at home by Waldon. Cam Gill bagged his seventh goal of the season for WBB, putting him top of the divisional goal scoring charts, but strikes from Lewis Eaton and Oliver Mason saw the Clarets claim the points.

Buckfastleigh secured their fourth win in a row away at Chudleigh, Tom Moody and Steve Sutton with doubles apiece and Kian Berry also on target. Nik Garrett scored Chudleigh’s consolation.

Brixham Reserves completed the double against Paignton Saints Reserves who are still looking for their first points. Ivybridge Reserves saw off a tough challenge from visiting Newton ’66 to extend their unbeaten run to three. Mike Vanstone and Harrison Hardy scored in a 2-0 triumph for the Ivies.

There was good news for Babbacombe Corinthians in the Devon Senior Cup. After holding hosts Cranbrook to a 1-1 draw, Corries made it through to the third round with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win.

The top versus bottom clash in Division One went to form with Morley Rangers scoring four without reply against Barton. Dalton Brammer scored twice for the second week on the bounce with Lewis Jenkins and Corbin Mackin also netting.

Carlo Marino doubled up for unbeaten Plympton as they returned from Buckfastleigh Reserves with the points. Callum Thomas and Rob White also scored in the 4-1 victory.

Beesands are also yet to lose a game as they enjoyed a 5-1 home win over Upton. The aptly named Louis Brace scored twice, as did Ash Yeoman, with Lee Morgan also making the Bees’ score-sheet. Sam O’Mara notched for the visitors.

There were two goals apiece for Tom Mayer and Nigel Vass as Paignton Villa sent Torquay Town to their first defeat of the season, 4-1 the final score from South Devon Sports Centre.

Frank Ornyik and Troy Riley struck for Newton Spurs Thirds as they won 2-0 against SGT Police Reserves to stay top of Division Two. Watcombe are just a point behind after Dartmouth Reserves were unable to raise a side. The Greens have yet to drop a point.

Newton ’66 Reserves are still going strong at the top of Division Three following an emphatic 6-2 home victory over Paignton Saints Thirds, Tom Lowe with a hat-trick.

South Brent are the only unbeaten side left in Division Four. They lead the division courtesy of a 3-2 win at Waldon Thirds.

EVEN STEVENS: Newton Abbot ’66 and East Allington United drew 3-3 at Osborne Park. Photo is from last season’s George Belli Cup final at Longcross, Dartmouth. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR

In the Torbay Clearance Services SDFL Premier Division, a last gasp Ben Berrow header rescued Watts Blake Bearne’s 100 percent record as Chudleigh Athletic came back from three down at Abbrook Park to almost earn a point. Goals from Berrow, Cam Gill and Billy Clinch had WBB seemingly cruising to a fourth straight league win until strikes from Gavin Lake, Joseph Long and Jack Wills brought Athletic level.

Sam Barnes put away a hat-trick for Kingsteignton Athletic as the unbeaten Rams ran out 5-1 winners against visiting Paignton Saints Reserves. Matt Beer and Ollie Kewell also found the net for the hosts with Tom Hanley scoring Saints’ consolation.

In a repeat of the George Belli Cup final, Newton Abbot ’66 took on East Allington United at Osborne Park. Keran Fletcher scored twice for the Sixes, Rhys Morey also on target, but two goals from Fin Bullen and a Josef Sita goal ensured the Pirates left with a point.

Buckfastleigh Rangers’ Devon Premier Cup campaign came to a crunching end at SGT Police as an in-form Sean Finch scored four times and the home side ran out 7-0 winners. Saul Vanes contributed two goals to the cause with Rhys Morrallee also netting.

There was also disappointment for Elburton Villa Reserves as they crashed out 3-1 away to a very good Boca Seniors side, Billy Tedder-Hart with Villa’s effort.

Which all means that the SDFL’s sole representatives in the last 16 will be Ivybridge Town Reserves. The Ivies have yet to play a game due to a first round bye and an away walkover against Chittlehampton last weekend.

SDFL teams fared much better in the Devon Senior Cup, with no fewer than ten making it through to the third round. The most emphatic win went to Beesands Rovers who knocked ten past hosts Sidmouth Town Thirds without reply. Adam Winkworth celebrated a hat-trick for the Bees with Jack Eades and Ash Yeoman both scoring doubles. Goals from Alfie Prowse, Louis Brace and Kieran Stallard wrapped up a fine afternoon for the South Hams outfit.

East Allington United Reserves pulled off a surprise home win in one of three all-SDFL clashes, beating Torquay Town 2-1 with Jake Langman and Zak Jones scoring their goals. Plympton Athletic’s fine start to the season started as they won 5-0 at home to Brixham Town. Paignton Villa also enjoyed a 5-0 victory, Alfie Lloyds with a couple of goals at Upton Athletic.

Goals from Jack Dixon and Dan Langford helped Ilsington Villa to a 2-1 home win over Central FC, while Dalton Brammer’s brace aided Morley Rangers in their 3-1 home win over Ilfracombe Town Reserves.

Watcombe Wanderers are into the hat following their 5-1 win at Dawlish United Reserves, as are Newton Abbot Spurs Thirds who beat Hatherleigh Town 5-3.

Out of the competition go Dartmouth AFC Reserves, beaten 11-0 at Seaton, SGT Police Reserves, who lost out 5-1 at Beer Albion Reserves and WBB Reserves who were unable to fulfil the fixture away at Appledore Reserves.

Harbertonford and Totnes, Dartington and Meadowbrook progress due to their opponents pulling out: Sandymere Blues and Woolsery respectively.

The only Division One game saw Buckfastleigh Rangers cruise to an 8-0 triumph over Barton Athletic, Samuel Cook and Declan Cowley with a hat-trick apiece.

This weekend, Ilsington travel to near neighbours Liverton United in one of two Herald Cup first round ties, while Bovey Tracey Reserves welcome Harbertonford.

EVENTFUL: There was plenty of action at South Devon Sports Centre as Plympton Athletic enjoyed a 6-3 victory against Paignton Villa. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR

Averaging five goals a game and yet to concede a goal, Watts Blake Bearne have made a fantastic start to the season in the Torbay Clearance Services SDFL Premier Division.

Paignton Saints Reserves were the latest team to take on Bradley Killerby’s side, but home advantage was not enough to prevent WBB from taking the three points. Nathan Harvey scored twice for the Claymen in a 6-0 victory, and he was joined on the score-sheet by Cam Gill, Billy Clinch, Ben Drinkwater and Benjamin Lewis Berrow.

Last season’s champions Buckfastleigh Rangers have already tasted defeat against the leaders but have been in winning form ever since. They racked up their third away win on the bounce, beating Brixham AFC Reserves 5-1 at Wall Park. Kian Berry added another two goals to his tally with Rangers’ other goals coming from Luke Brown, Tom Moody and Steve Sutton.

Kingsteignton Athletic dropped their first points of the season, drawing 2-2 away at Chudleigh Athletic, the team they beat in both the Dartmouth and Devon Senior Cup finals. Joseph Long and Christian Williams found the back of the net for the hosts, with Mark Voisey and Ashley Dove responding for the Rams.

Scott Allen, Lewis Guest and Harry Addis celebrated goals as Elburton Villa Reserves scored their first win of the season by beating Newton Abbot ’66 3-0 at Haye Road. Ivybridge Town Reserves also tasted victory for the first time. They made up for their earlier loss at Windmill Hill by beating Waldon Athletic 5-2 at Erme Park. Joe Truelove scored a brace for the Ivies with Daniel Ahearn, Sam Marker and Henry Tank also netting.

In Division One, league newcomers Morley Rangers are still unbeaten at the top following a 3-3 draw at Upton Athletic. Corbin Mackin scored his fourth goal in as many games with Dean Badger and Dalton Brammer also on target. Alex Stevenson scored two of Upton’s goals, sub Rui de Garces with the other. Torquay Town were unable to capitalise on the dropped points as they were held to a goalless draw at Babbacombe Corinthians. Town are yet to concede a goal though.

An eventful game at South Devon Sports Centre saw Plympton Athletic end Paignton Villa’s unbeaten start to the campaign while extending their own. In a half of few chances, Plympton drew first blood on ten minutes, Grant Craven bursting through on the left and rifling home. Seven minutes from half time, Plympton ‘keeper Percy Daniel was unable to hold on to a Villa free-kick, enabling Jake Price to fire home the rebound. The sides were level for just two minutes though, Craven putting the visitors back in front when he took the ball past a stranded Jo Moroney and guided it into the empty net.

Plympton just about deserved their half time advantage, but Villa responded positively, piling on the pressure from the restart and earning a 52nd minute equaliser, Sam Woodcock heading home a corner. After good chances at both ends, Plympton’s Callum Thomas was sin binned. With a man advantage, Villa struck again just after the hour mark, Tom Mayer scoring from close range. Plympton responded instantly, Moroney parrying a Jack Clarke cross into the path of Carlo Marino who made no mistake. Seven minutes later, Jay Jones latched on to a hopeful long ball from Tyler Pickering before scoring a wonderful solo goal for 4-3. The game was interrupted by a couple of minutes of ill discipline, which saw Haydn Cook sent off for Villa and several yellow cards dished out. Following the restart, Villa were denied a late equaliser when Daniel superbly saved a free-kick. Plympton then put the game to bed in stoppage time with two goals from their young substitutes, giving them a slightly flattering 6-3 victory.

Elsewhere, Jack Dixon scored twice for Ilsington Villa in a 4-1 home win over Harbertonford who ended the game with nine men. Dan Langford scored his sixth goal of the season and Matt Warman also notched for Villa, Dave Hatch with the Fords’ strike.

Ash Yeoman also claimed a double as Beesands Rovers won by the same scoreline at Buckfastleigh Rangers Reserves. Jamie Williams and Jamie Watts also celebrated goals for the Bees; Jay Barnard scored Rangers’ consolation.

In Division Two, Aiden Blackie’s hat-trick helped leaders Newton Abbot Spurs Third to an emphatic 9-1 triumph away at Dartmouth AFC Reserves. Totnes, Dartington and Meadowbrook were also in goal-scoring mood as they put away eight without reply at Paignton Villa Reserves.

In Division Three, Bovey Tracey Reserves won 3-1 at Barton Athletic Reserves to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season. Totnes, Dartington and Meadowbrook Reserves are also yet to drop a point. They lead Division Four after beating Paignton Villa Thirds 2-0.

DERBY DRAW: Ivybridge Town Reserves fight back from two down to share the spoils with Elburton Villa Reserves. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR

New signing Beck Hannah opened his account for Watts Blake Bearne with two goals in a 6-0 victory at Chudleigh Athletic. Cam Gill also scored twice for the Claymen who sit at the top of the Torbay Clearance Services Premier Division on goal difference. Benjamin Lewis Berrow and Gavin Weeks completed the goal-scoring for WBB while new ‘keeper Callum Jack made it two clean sheets in his opening two games.

There were braces for both Matt Beer and Ollie Kewell at Broadpark as Kingsteignton Athletic scored six for the second time running, beating East Allington United 6-2. Mark Voisey and Sam Barnes also found the back of the net for the Rams with Finn Bullingham and Finlay Watson on target for the Pirates.

Brixham AFC Reserves are also on maximum points after a narrow 3-2 home win over a Paignton Saints Reserves side playing their first game of the campaign.

A Luke Brown penalty and Tom Moody goal at Osborne Park gave Buckfastleigh Rangers the half-time advantage against Newton Abbot ’66. Matt Maller scored his second goal of the season after the break as Rangers ran out 3-1 winners.

An entertaining derby at Erme Park saw visiting Elburton Villa Reserves race into an early lead against Ivybridge Town Reserves. Goals from Scott Allen and Billy Tedder-Hart in the first seven minutes gave Villa a strong advantage, but former Plympton striker Mike Vanstone struck twice for the Ivies to ensure a share of the spoils.

Waldon Athletic took the lead at Millbridge in the Devon Premier Cup but following a red card, the home side turned the tables on the Torquay side who eventually bowed out 5-2.

There was also disappointment in the Devon Senior Cup for Buckfastleigh Rangers Reserves who lost out 4-0 at home to Westexe Park Rangers.

AFC Morchard Bishop ended South Brent’s Intermediate Cup hopes with a 2-1 away win. Watcombe Wanderers Reserves progressed to the Second Round with a 3-2 home win over South Zeal United Reserves, Sean Brown with a double and Jack Lavercombe also netting.

Torquay Town stormed to their second league win of the season in Division One. Curtis Booth, Kye Graham, Danny Rushe and Jacob Snell each made the score-sheet in a 4-0 triumph over fellow Torquay side Barton Athletic.

Morley Rangers lead the division following their 1-0 win at Babbacombe Corinthians, Corbin Mackin with the goal. It was a different story at Lewthorne Cross, and Beesands Rovers will still be scratching their heads, wondering how they only came away with a point. Leading 5-0, a Bees win seemed nailed on but Villa battled back to secure a 6-6 draw. Villa’s Dan Langford and Beesands’ Ben Williams each claimed hat-tricks. Matthew Warman scored twice and Robert Young was also on target for Villa. Lee Morgan’s double and a single from Jamie Watts completed the score-sheet for Rovers.

Joe Windsor scored twice as Paignton Villa routed Upton Athletic 6-0 at South Devon Sports Centre. Richard Malone, Thomas Mayer, Graham Mercieca and Harry Atkinson also celebrated goals for unbeaten Villa. Harbertonford are yet to pick up a point following a narrow 2-1 home loss to Plympton Athletic. Grant Craven and Ryan Hollett scored for Athletic with Harbertonford benefitting from a Tyler Pickering own goal.

Kingsteignton Athletic make the short trip to Osborne Park for their Torbay Clearance Services Premier Division opener on Saturday, having already lifted the Charity Shield to add yet more silverware to the Broadpark trophy cabinet. Having held on to the majority of their quadruple-winning squad, while bringing in proven winners such as Dan Rankin and Matt and Ross Beer from Buckland Athletic, the Rams could be another formidable outfit this season.

Not far away, Watts Blake Bearne will be kicking off their campaign at home to last season’s league winners Buckfastleigh Rangers at Abbrook Park. WBB, who recently picked up the Devon FA grassroots grounds team award, are hungry for success on the pitch after flattering to deceive at the start of last season. Bradley Killerby has now taken the reins at Wattsies and has already strengthened the first team by bringing in the likes of Bradley Rooney, from Bovey Tracey Reserves, and goalkeeper Callum Jack from Newton Abbot ’66. Jake Moore will once more wear the captain’s armband while Cam Gill and Billy Clinch will be sure to give opposition defences something to think about again this season. In contrast, Rangers have lost some serious firepower with Ryan Lucassi stepping down and Joshua Zimmerman leaving the club. All three centre-backs from last season have also exited the club, but at least Colin Barnard can still call upon Rangers’ top scorer last season, Steve Sutton, as he looks to rebuild. Luke Brown, a former Tavistock player, and young attacking midfielder Kian Berry have joined the club.

Newly promoted Waldon Athletic, under new manager Paul Feasby, will host Ivybridge Town Reserves at Windmill Hill. The Ivies have brought in a trio of players from neighbours Plympton Athletic, Mike Vanstone, Dan Edwards and Chris Batey, as they aim to improve on last season’s bottom half placement. Goalkeepers Luke Fletcher and Allan Tercjak have also signed, replacing the outgoing Phillip Knight. Ryan McNaught and Alex and Richard Henniker have departed the club.

Last season’s surprise package, Elburton Villa Reserves name former Ivybridge Development attacker Matt Goodwin among their new signings. They host a Brixham AFC Reserves side reeling from the loss of several players from the squad that came so close to winning the title. The Fishermen have retained top goalscorer Mark ‘Chico’ Griffiths though, and goalkeeper Ryan Walton has impressed in pre-season as a forward. Lee Hazlewood has also brought in Dan Tucker, from Buckland Athletic, and Scott Walker.

East Allington United have strengthened their attacking line-up by bringing in Dylan Coates who has been impressive in preseason alongside Fin Bullen, who was the division’s leading goalscorer last season. The Pirates open their campaign by welcoming promoted Chudleigh Athletic to Poole Lane.

In Division One, the SDFL’s newest club, Plymouth-based Morley Rangers, play their first game at home to Beesands Rovers, Plymstock School Sports Centre the venue. Plympton Athletic have returned to the South Devon League and face a tough test against Division Two double winners Ilsington Villa. Elsewhere in Division One, Torquay sides Babbacombe Corinthians and Barton Athletic do battle at Windmill Hill; Upton Athletic host Paignton Villa at Armada Park and Torquay Town travel to Harbertonford.