JOSH Witts sealed Didcot’s place in the first round of the Oxfordshire Shield with the last kick of the match in a dramatic 12-11 win over Alchester.

The BB&O Championship side matched their visitors from the league above in a scoreless first half.

An Adam Thompson penalty gave Alchester a 3-0 lead, before Didcot replied through Craig Phillips’ unconverted try.

Alchester made it 11-5 when Mario da Silva crossed and Thompson slotted a penalty.

But another catch and drive led to Didcot captain Ronnie Booth going over.

Witts then held his nerve to convert from out wide.

In the other preliminary round tie, Wheatley beat Oxford 56-12 in a match that was cut short in the second half.

Luke Agius, Jack Atkinson and Josh Hillsdon all went over twice, while Jack Smith, Harry Stubbs and Doug Aris also scored.

Aaron Laman slotted four conversions and a penalty.

Oxford’s tries were scored by Alistair Gibb and Antonio Alonso.

James Greenwood kicked a conversion.

OXFORDSHIRE SHIELD

FIXTURES (to be played November 28/29)

1st round: Didcot v Wheatley, Gosford All Blacks v Chipping Norton, Faringdon v Littlemore, Abingdon v Blue Boar.