Godmanchester Rovers need to win two of their remaining three games to secure a second successive runners-up finish in the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division.
Matt Clements’ men continued an unbeaten league run which stretches back to December 19 with a smooth 3-0 triumph against bottom side Whitton United at the David Wilson Homes Ground today.
Luke Brown provided a breakthrough from the penalty spot after a quarter-of-an-hour which was quickly followed by an own goal before Jonny Hall hit a late clincher.
Rovers’ fine streak now stands at 17 Premier Division matches – 16 of which have ended in victory.
The latest of those successes moved them to within two points of second-placed Stanway Rovers with two matches in hand. Table-toppers Norwich United have already been crowned champions.
Eynesbury Rovers look set to hold onto fourth place in the United Counties League Premier Division despite a downturn in form.
Mark Ducket’s men suffered a second home defeat in the space of five days when going down by a solitary goal to Northampton Spencer today. It arrived eight minutes into the second half.
Rovers had also been pipped by the same 1-0 scoreline by Boston Town last Monday before being held to a disappointing Wednesday draw at relegated Huntingdon, but results elsewhere have been favourable of them.
St Neots were beaten by two-second half goals in their penultimate fixture of the Southern League Premier Division season today.
Saints went down 2-0 at play-off bound Hitchin, falling behind four minutes after half-time before seeing their fate sealed with 19 minutes to go.
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