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.
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