Slough secured their first win of the season at the expense of high-flying Holcombe, holding on to an early lead to win 2-1 in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday.

Slough went 2-0 up inside the first 15 minutes thanks to a double from Emma Onien, both from penalty corners.

They held on into the second period, but saw their lead halved when Steph Elliott scored for the visitors on 44 minutes and set up a tense final 25 minutes.

But Slough held on, and jumped up to seventh in the table while Holcombe drop to fourth.

Buckingham secured a convincing 4-0 win over a struggling Canterbury side to jump into second spot with other results going their way.

First half goals from Eloise Laity and Zoe Shipperley were added to in the second period by Natasha James and Phoebe Richards for the travelling side.

Harleston Magpies continued their good form in the Investec Women’s Conference East as they beat hosts Sevenoaks 2-1.

Lauren Rowe slotted home two early penalty corners before half time as the Magpies go second, level with Cambridge City.

RESULTS

Investec Women’s Hockey League

Investec Women’s Premier Division: Beeston 1, Surbiton 3; Bowdon Hightown 2, Univ of Birmingham 2; Canterbury 0, Buckingham 4; East Grinstead 1, Clifton Robinsons 0; Slough 2, Holcombe 1.

Investec Women’s Conference East: Bedford 3, St Albans 1; Cambridge City 3, Hampstead & Westminster 2; Horsham 1, Wimbledon 3; Ipswich 0, Southgate 1; Sevenoaks 1, Harleston magpies 2.