PREMIER Division pacesetters Branksome Con drew first blood in a fiercely-contested local derby but Branksome Railway came back with a Sean Gallagher brace before Mariusz Iglewski converted Dan Blackburn’s pinpoint cross three minutes from time to give them the verdict 3-2.

James Pinder and Sam Hollidge netted for the league leaders.

Alex Rossi struck for second-placed New Milton Town but they remain a point adrift of the leaders after reigning champions Bournemouth Sports just got the better of then 2-1 with goals from Ashley Dancer and Tony Bellot.

Richard Hearn’s hat-trick was to no avail for Kavell in Division One when New Star United shaded it 4-3 courtesy of Crispin Rigler’s first-half hat-trick and a last-minute winner from the penalty spot by Terry Colbourne.

Pete Valinski was the four-goal star of Redhill's 6-2 triumph over Magdon Scaffolding in Division Two with Chris Samuels and Roy Leigh-Bryant adding one each while Steve Noyce and Tom Horn gave AFC Leigham Vale the edge 2-1 against Branksome Celtic.

Rias’ hopes of going top of Division Three were dashed when Southbourne Athletic scuppered them 2-0 with goals from Ben Chant and Paul Mendelssohn.

Eurasat Lions were 4-0 ahead with 20 minutes to go thanks to Gary Ryall (2), Ryan Speller and Matt Hoare but Lawson Builders came back well in the closing stages to salvage a 4-4 draw, while Mark Mitchell and Brad Aspen gave Alderney Manor the edge 2-1 against AFC Burns Lettings.

Mike Reeks netted for Division Four tailenders Witchampton but they were on the receiving end again when championship-chasing Lovitt toppled them 5-1.

Wallisdown Con were leading 2-1 against Queens Park Rovers reserves through Luke Scrimshaw and Leighton Clarke but the game ended prematurely when Wallisdown’s leading marksman Luke Hoare sustained a badly broken leg.

AFC HADCA are five points clear in Division Five after Luke Stone (2), Mark Saunders (2) and Mike Buck gave them the upper hand 5-3 against Bournemouth Sports reserves.

Boscombe Albion move up to second place after Jamie Higgins and Darrel Elswood ensured a 2-0 success against Oakdale Con, while Shaun Waterman. Billy Hancock and Nick Broom gave Barton Wanderers a 3-1 win over AFC Stourvale.

Matt Groves led the way with a hat-trick when second-placed AKD Allstars trounced tailenders Walkford 9-0 in Division Six with Luke Dart (2), Luke Ayrton, Paul Conroy and Joe Mills also on target.

Luke Andrews, Mark McKin-lay, Phil King and Carl Douglas were the Ace Fabrication marksmen in their 4-1 victory over Kavell reserves.

Poole Bay Estates have a commanding nine-point lead at the top of Division Seven after thrashing White Heather Hor-nets 8-2 courtesy of Steve Gil-bert, Matt Ireland, Paul Titman, Luke Morrell, an own goal and a Russell Chivers hat-trick.

Townsend Spartans moved up to second place after giving Riva a 6-1 drubbing thanks to Steve Hooper and a five-goal blast from Charlie Foreman.

Shamrock surprised New Milton Borough 1-0 with a Kris Bourne strike, while bottom-placed James & James enjoyed their first win of the season, a 3-1 victory over AS Muscliff with goals from Alf Allkushi, Neil Smith and Darren Spence.

Fiveways Rangers remain in the driving seat in Division Eight after upending Winkton Autos 4-1 with goals from Lee Cobb (2), Philip Lee and Mark Hayes.

Dan Shelley netted for nearest rivals Priory Quays reserves but they had to settle for a point when Dale Walters earned Branksome Celtic reserves a 1-1 draw.

Ensbury Park Rangers maintained their unbeaten record when Dan Brunsden, Jamie Virabi, Michael Nunn and Adam Moore ensured a 4-1 victory over Newtown Rovers.

Rockbourne reserves continue to lead the way in Division Nine and a solitary strike from Matt Bailey steered them to a 1-0 win over West Howe.

Mount’s unbeaten run continued when they swept Dean Park Inn reserves aside 5-2 with goals from Adam Bellingham (2), Matt Eves, Duncan Moody and Andrew Hasted.