Colyton retained their place in the top four of the Devon and Exeter Premier division with a superb 6-1 away victory over Sanford.

The Tanners now trail third place Kentisbeare by just one point although the Rectory Park outfit have the advantage of three games in hand.

Colyton led 3-1 at. half0time bd oiled on another three goals after the break. Mana-of-the-match helped himself to a hat-trick withb Jake Richards (2) and Jake Collier also getting on the scoresheet.

This coming Saturday Colyton will be really tested when they are at home to Premier leaders Alphington (kick-off 3pm).

Colyton REeserves, who never had a fixture last weekend, are away to University of Exeter 6ths, who are in second place in Division Four.