WEST Oxford Democrats moved within two points of the top of Division 1 with a 4-2 home win over Masons B in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League, writes PETE EWINS.

Mark Johnson won the opening two legs, which included his best score of 5,740, for the Division 2 side, but Democrats stepped up a gear to claim victory.

In the Premier Division, Vikings A and Oracle both recorded 5-1 wins, while Berinsfield went one better by taking all six points at Gladiators B.

Division 2 leaders Gladiators A won 5-1 at Headington Conservative Club.

TONIGHT’S FIXTURES

Vikings A v Gladiators B, Oracle v Masons A, Masons B v Vikings B, Gladiators A v Democrats, Berinsfield v Donnington.