WELLINGTON Reserves are up to third in the Premier Division of the Stitch2Print Devon and Exeter Football League after beating Colyton 3-0 away in their latest match.

It was another good display by the Reserves who have now won five of their seven games.

The in-form Ben Evett scored all three goals, including two from the penalty spot but the Man of the Match award went to Aaron Hawkings who was solid in defence.

The Reserves trail leaders Sidmouth Town Reserves by three points but have a crucial game in hand. Wessex Park Rangers are second, two points behind Sidmouth, having played the same number of games.

League results: Colyton 0, Wellington Reserves 3; Crediton United 1, Lyme Regis 4; East Budleigh 2, Ottery St Mary 1; South Zeal United 1, University of Exeter Reserves 3.

Wellington Reserves are home to University of Exeter Reserves in the East Devon Senior Cup on Saturday, October 24 (2.30p.m.).

Meanwhile, Wellington A were beaten in the first division of the Centregreat Taunton & District Saturday League for the third time this season when they lost 4-0 away to Wembdon Reserves who remain unbeaten and share top spot with North Curry, both teams having played four matches.

Wellington were only 1-0 down at the break after a tight first half but eventually ran out of steam and ultimately left empty handed.

Wellington fielded a young side with three Under 18s - Brenly, Ed and Harvey - all making their debuts and putting in a good shift.

In the only other match played in the division, Bridgwater and Albion won 5-1 away to Old Inn 98.

Fourth-placed Wellington A play away to former champions Bridgwater Sports in a league match on Saturday, October 24. Sports have won all three of their league games this season.