Ardley United made it back-toback victories in Uhlsport Hellenic League with a 2-1 success at Newbury on Saturday.

It followed last week’s 6-0 thrashing of Shrivenham.

Ardley got off to a dream start, taking the lead after only 44 seconds.

A throw-in from Adam Beckett saw Luke Ingram get goal-side of his marker and chip home keeper Freddie Gee.

However, their joy didn’t last long as the hosts levelled two minutes later when Dave Parry fired in at the far post.

After Ricky Johnson had a shot blocked and Chris Jackson’s fierce shot was saved by Gee, Ardley retook the lead on 39 minutes.

Kieran Scott made space for himself before firing in from the edge of the box.

Ardley should have increased the lead with 15 minutes left.

Ingram broke clear, but his shot was deflected wide off the keeper.

Ardley saw out the remaining minutes with little difficulty.

Launton Sports’ troubles in the Oxfordshire Senior League continued with a 4-1 defeat at leaders Mansfield Road.

The result saw Launton stay second bottom of the Premier Division.

Danny Trinder (2), Thomas Gibbons and James Watkins netted for the hosts, with Neil Tattersall replying.

Charlton United Res’ search for their first Division 2 win of the season continued after they slipped to a 3-1 home loss to Horspath Res.

Second-half goals from Simon Cullen, Dan Wormington and Tom Williams won it for the visitors.

Chris Staker put the hosts ahead with a penalty before half-time.