Holcombe maintained their unbeaten form in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Kent rivals Canterbury.

Sofia Viarengo Cervino got the hosts off the a great start with a 13th minute field goal, before Dirkie Chamberlain doubled their lead two minutes into the second half, again from open play.

Grace Balsdon pulled one back for Canterbury after 51 minutes, but Holcombe held on for the win.

In the Investec Women’s Conference East on Saturday, Sevenoaks versus Hampstead & Westminster ended 1-1 after 70 minutes.

RESULTS – Investec Women’s Hockey League

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

Investec Conference East: Bedford 0, Cambridge City 3; Horsham 1, St Albans 1; Reading 0, Gloucester City 3; Sevenoaks 1, Hampstead & Westminster 1; Southgate 1, Harleston Magpies 3; Wimbledon 8, Ipswich 0.