Epsom Hockey Club Ladies remain third in South Premier League Division One after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Harrow.

They were ahead after five minutes when an incisive move down the right was finished off by Sammie Archer.

However, Harrow responded well and were soon in front themselves as they capitalised on two defensive errors in quick succession.

However, Harrow responded well and were soon in front themselves capitalising on 2 defensive errors in quick succession.

Epsom kept calm and went on to play some of their best hockey as Harrow dropped off to get everyone behind the ball.

Determination and patience paid off when Fiona Bettesworth finally forced the ball home after a goalmouth scramble.

2-2 at half-time and well on top, Epsom were confident of completing the job in the second period.

Harrow defended for their lives and despite the continual on-slaught they held on.

Epsom thought their chance had come with only minutes remaining when they were awarded a penalty stroke but Claudia Stanford’s effort went just wide of the post leaving the match drawn.

Although disappointed not to take all 3 points Epsom were heartened by their performance and remain 3rd in the South League with a visit to second place Reading to come on Saturday.

Epsom 2s continued ran out convincing 7-2 winners at London Edwardians to stay top of the Surrey Premier League.

Sue fowler scored a hat-trick with Pam Gregory and Kate McCleod both scoring twice.

EPSOM MEN 2 BOURNEMOUTH 1

Epsom Hockey Club men came from behind to run out 2-1 winners over Bournemouth at Blenheim School on Saturday.

The visitors took the lead midway through the first half and it took several good stops from keeper Clive Hunt to prevent Epsom from going further behind.

Coach Immy Bhatti switched things around at half-time and Epsom were level soon after the restart when skipper Ali Murrell netted from a short corner.

Bournemouth started to concede several penalty corners as the half wore on and, with 15 minutes left, Wade Joubert powered a dragflick into the top corner.

Epsom, who remain third in Surrey/Hants League Division One, visit Woking this Saturday.