Chenecks move into title contention ahead of big derby date with Moulton
Win double for ON Chenecks has taken them into UCL title contention
It has been a good week for ON Chenecks.
Leigh Burdett's side have moved up to fourth in the United Counties League Premier Division South, and to within five points of leaders Knowle, with a game in hand.
Chenecks claimed maximum points from two matches, first seeing off FC Peterborough at Billing Road last Wednesday.
They secured the points thanks to goals from Luca Purse and Ijah Augustine.
Then on Saturday the Northampton side made the trip to Eynesbury Rovers and secured a hard-fought 1-0 win, with Shad Reza the scorer.
Saturday sees a big derby date at Billing Road (ko 3pm) as Chenecks take on town rivals Moulton, who sit in third place.
The Magpies are above Chenecks on goal difference only, but have played three games more.
Saturday saw them lose ground on the leaders as they were beaten 2-1 at FC Peterborough.
Moulton's goal was a last-minute consolation from Kobi Bivens.
There was also a derby date last weekend, as fast-improving Daventry Town hosted Sileby Rangers.
And it was the Purple Army who took the honours, racking up a fourth straight win in all competitions as they eased to a 3-0 success.
On target for Daventry were Thomas Kruck, Nathan Hicks and Lewis Brooks.
The win sees Daventry rise to 13th in the table, with Sileby staying 10th - five points better off than their county rivals.
This Saturday, Town will be aiming for a fifth straight win as they go to Eynesbury Rovers, while Sileby are without a game.
In the Spartan South Midlands League Division One, Woodford United are up to seventh and to within four points of the play-offs after they thumped Rothwell Corinthians 4-1.
Alastair Forinton rattled in a hat-trick for United, including two goals inside the opening three minutes, with their other goal netted by Keiran Ashman.
Saturday sees Woodford travel to Rushden & Higham United.
Fifth-placed Bugbrooke, who were without a game last weekend, are in cup action this Saturday as they go to Northants Combination side Corby S&L in the NFA Les Underwood Junior Cup.