HAMWORTHY Recreation maintained pole position in the Dorset Premier League after securing a 2-0 victory against visitors Poole Borough.

Luke Stone slotted home with a quarter of an hour left and Tom Willis made the points safe with a penalty.

In-form Merley wrapped up a 3-1 success at Cranborne courtesy of Aaron Atkinson (2) and debutant Luke Phillips. Charlie Weir registered for Cranborne.

Parley Sports moved into fourth after a well-earned point at home to Bridport reserves.

Harry Fleet opened the scoring for the visitors early in the second period but the fit-again Matt Newbery levelled in the final minute.

Sturminster Marshall picked up their second win of the season following a 4-2 triumph over Westland Sports.

Jordan Fisk hit a double and Luke Goddard and Luke Bowie were also on the scoresheet, while Szymon Matuszewski bagged a brace for Westland.

Blandford United picked up their first victory of the campaign against Sherborne Town reserves.

Craig Seamark put the visitors in front but a brace from Aaron Lawes secured the points for Blandford.