OXFORD City claimed their fourth victory in five Vanarama National League South games with a 2-0 win over Hemel Hempstead Town at Court Place Farm, WRITES GEORGE RICKWOOD.

Nana Owusu opened the scoring before the break, the forward firing a volley into the bottom corner for his second of the season.

Canice Carroll saw a second-half effort tipped over by ex-City goalkeeper Craig King, before Craig Fasanmade – also playing against his former club – nodded over from close range.

Joe Iaciofano had an excellent opportunity to double the lead after a clever dummy from Reece Fleet, but the forward’s unselfish cutback could not find a teammate.

Hemel rarely threatened and City saw out the game professionally.

They added a second in stoppage time when substitute Harvey Bradbury powered a header into the top left corner.

They remain third in National League South, seven points off leaders Dorking Wanderers.

Kidlington's clash with Pitching In Southern League Division 1 Central leaders Bedford Town was abandoned after a half-time 'altercation' saw the police called over an alleged assault, WRITES FRASER DAY.

Elsewhere, Roger James and Christopher Francis scored twice in four minutes as North Leigh won 2-1 at Waltham Abbey.

Dan West struck a late consolation as Thame United lost 2-1 to Berkhamsted, while Didcot Town went down 2-0 at Welwyn Garden City.

Wantage Town climbed off the bottom despite a 2-1 defeat to St Neots Town, Jamal Branker scoring.

Banbury United’s Premier Central title charge continued with a 2-0 win away to Leiston.

Giorgio Rasulo and Chris Wreh scored as the Puritans moved 17 points clear of second-placed Coalville Town.