Moreton Rangers 7, Bourton Rovers 2.

A HAT-trick from Douglas Wallace for Moreton was the highlight as they dominated this Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Division Two fixture.

This clash was the first competitive match between these clubs at this level for 40 years.

This added extra spice to this local derby, which drew a healthy crowd to London Road.

An early strike from Chris Mills put Moreton ahead and some fine work by Will Beach and Wallace down the right-wing led to the latter crossing for Tom Newbould to head the second home.

A fine run-and-chip from Kevin Hunt gave Bourton hope but a brace from Wallace before half-time meant the home side led 4-1 at the break.

The second-half continued with Moreton controlling the game and some hesitant defending by the visitors, allowed Newbould a free strike from the edge of the box, which he dispatched with his left foot into the top corner.

Wallace then completed his hat-trick when he sprung the offside trap to finish off at the far post.

Bourton then had a period of possession and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions before Josh Fielding struck a 30-yard shot into the far corner to reward Bourton’s work.

Rangers then stepped up their game again and following a punch to the edge of the area by the Bourton keeper from a corner, Matt Magee fired home with his debut goal for Moreton.

Despite this derby day defeat, Rovers are ninth in the table two points and one place ahead of rivals Moreton Rangers.

On Saturday, Bourton host Soudley, while Moreton travel to Wotton Rovers (both ko 2pm).

n The derby day joy continued for Moreton Rangers with the reserves edging a local clash 3-2 with Blockley reserves.

Andy Clemence gave Moreton the lead before Blockley then fought back to lead 2-1.

Jack Sexton then got an excellent equaliser before substitute Dave Toon grabbed the winner to keep the reserves at the top of the Stratford Alliance Second Division.

In the Stratford Alliance Third Division, the battle of the colts teams from Moreton and Shipston was won comfortably by Moreton.

Goals from Ryan Woskett, Chris Timms, Steve Hardiman and Ben Shurmer and a fine goalkeeping performance from Paul Whitehouse sealed a good day for Moreton Rangers.