Acton United 2–3 Marlborough United: Çelebi does the heavy lifting

Erdem Çelebi scored twice on Thursday 20 August to ensure Marlborough United took maximum points from Acton United. The match ended 3-2. It was a frantic affair, though Çelebi seemed the only one with a clear idea of where the goal was. Marlborough United now sit top of the table with 50 points.

Brixton AFC remain in second on 45 points. They had a difficult afternoon, losing 3-0 to Kirkby FC. It was a comprehensive defeat (it was not). Wellsford Athletic are third on 44 points. They managed a 1-0 win over Stepney FC, which was an exercise in minimalism.

The goalscoring chart remains unchanged. Arthur Fortesque leads the golden boot race with 11 goals. He did not add to his tally today.

Elsewhere, Beeston AFC played a match that looked more like a tennis score, winning 5-3 against Llandaff Athletic. It was a high-scoring outing that probably left both sets of defenders feeling a bit fragile. Wednesbury Athletic were equally clinical in a 3-0 win over Sussex Athletic.

Jesmond AFC took a narrow 1-0 victory at Crookes United. Mancunia FC beat Aigburth FC 3-1. There were three draws on the day. Heaton AFC and Wigston FC shared the spoils at 1-1. Pendle Athletic and Wessex United also ended 1-1. Hitchin Athletic and Edgbaston FC finished 0-0, a result that was allegedly a contest.

The league moves immediately into the next matchday. Marlborough United hold a five point lead, though they have a tendency to make things interesting. Typical really.