MATRIX Talismen Blue look to have sewn up the Oxford Summer League after winning the fifth round on the Thames at Culham and Appleford.

They beat Drennan Oxford by nine points and have an 18-point lead, with one match remaining.

Matrix’s Paul Passmore won with a mixed net of small fish on the whip and maggot over groundbait in his weight of 16lb 1oz.

Drennan Oxford’s Steve Townsend was second (14.8) and Martin Kirk, of Matrix, took third (13.15).

Individual scores: 1 P Passmore (Matrix Talismen) 16.1.0, 2 S Townsend (Drennan Oxford) 14.8.0, 3 M Kirk (Matrix Talismen) 13.15.0.

Team scores: 1 Matrix Talismen Blue 49pts, 2 Drennan Oxford Blue 40, 3 Drennan Oxford Yellow 37.

League standings: 1 Matrix Talismen Blue 211, 2 Drennan Oxford Yellow 193, 3 Drennan Oxford Blue 170.

BRIAN Hutchings claimed Littlemore AS’ Tony Perks Roach Cup for the fifth time on the Thames at Sandford, with a winning weight of 4.13.0.

Don Spearpoint was second with 3.01.0 and Chris Webb third (2.15.0).

DAVE Pether won North Oxford AS’ Trout Inn Open on the Thames at Godstow, with 6.1.0 of small roach and bleak.

Dave Britnell was second (5.0.0) and Mick Abbott third (4.8.0).

KEVIN Jeacock hauled 80.14.0 to 9lb on pole and corn to take the top tackle points match on a the Lower Court at Beehive AC.

PETE Oliver was victorious on the River Thames at Yarnton Meadow, with a winning weight of 31.13.0 made up of five bream, skimmers and roach, caught on the pole at 13metres on chopped worm and caster over groundbait.

OTHER RESULTS

Tackley Estate (River Thames, Radley): 1 S Malone 8.15.0, 2 F Malone 7.9.0, 3 M Merry 6.1.0.

ABINGDON & Oxford Anglers Alliance members are being warned there is a charity swimming event between Eynsham Lock and Kings Lock tomorrow.

FIXTURES (Tomorrow unless stated)

Oxford Summer League: 6th round, Thames, Medley, Channel & Folley.

Littlemore AS: Pete Jackson memorial, Sandford, draw 12.30, fishing 2-7.

Dorchester AS: B&O Billy Biggs Memorial, Wallingford Chalmore Reach, 8-1.

Masons AC: Donnington v Masons, draw 7.30, fishing 8.30-1.30.

Mayors Cup: Thames, Abingdon, Culham (Mon).