Dave Sutcliffe hit four goals as Bicester men returned to winning ways in style with a 6-0 victory at Maide-nhead 2nd in Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1.

Jonny Reid and Stu Locke added the others for Bicester, for whom Luke Smith proved to be a goal provider, while Dan Round marshalled their defe-nce superbly.

James Pilgrim hit a double as high-flying Bicester 2nd crushed Staines 4th 4-1 at home in Division 5.

He broke the deadlock with a cool finish from Jason Crook’s cross, before making it 2-0 early in the second half with a shot into the bottom corner.

Gordon Brass added a third before Bicester keeper Nick Harding brilliantly saved a penalty flick.

Although Staines got one back, Jon Cooper made it 4-1 from close range.

Bicester 3rd’s unbeaten run came to an end in a 3-0 defeat at Division 7 leaders West Hampstead 7th.