Beeston’s play-off hopes were boosted with a 1-0 victory at home to Holcombe, who they leapfrogged into third spot in the Men’s Hockey League Premier Division on Sunday.

Lucas Ward scored the winner for the home side with a goal from open play in the 27th.

Surbiton extended their lead at the top of the table with a 5-3 victory at bottom of the table Sevenoaks.

A brace from Alan Forsyth and goals from Sam Spencer, Arjan Drayton Chana and Jonathan Gall were enough to secure all three points. Tim Warrington and Chris Barker scored two consolation goals for the home side.

Old Georgians were at their devastating best as they put six past Canterbury in their 6-3 win in the Men’s Conference East.

Ashley Jackson was the pick of the scorers, netting twice in the victory that retains their unbeaten start to the season and leaders position.

RESULTS:

Men’s Hockey League

Premier Division: Beeston 1, Holcombe 0; East Grinstead 5, Hampstead & Westminster 3; Reading 4, University of Exeter 2; Sevenoaks 2, Surbiton 5; Wimbledon 2, Brooklands Manchester University 5.

Conference East: Cambridge  City 3, Teddington 1; Canterbury 3, Old Georgians 6; City of Peterborough 1, Southgate 8; Old Loughtonians 1, Oxted 4; Richmond 4, Brighton & Hove 1.