BANBURY United opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Division 1 South & West table after beating AFC Totton 3-0 at home.

Goals from Ricky Johnson, Felipe Barcelos and Darius Browne secured the victory, with nearest rivals Cinderford Town – who played one of their games in hand on Tuesday night – drawing with North Leigh.

Banbury started well in the Evo-Stik Southern League clash, with Barcelos seeing an effort cleared off the line.

Midway through the half Jack Westbrook saw a shot cleared off the line, but the pressure took its toll on 41 minutes.

After a short corner, Charlie Wise hit a post and Mark Bell was foiled by keeper Victor Silvestre, but Johnson was on hand to fire home the loose ball.

Barcelos slotted home on 54 minutes to make it 2-0.

Banbury put the game to bed on 76 minutes when Browne found the top corner from 25 yards.

Mike Ford's side visit Yate Town on Saturday.

Banbury Utd: Harding, White, Hopkins, Stanbridge (Martin), Wise, Westbrook, McEachran, Nash, Johnson, Barcelos (Howards 77), Bell (Browne 62). Subs not used: Blackstock, Welch-Hayes.

Attendance: 405.