AFTER only picking up one point from their previous three matches, Mottisfont returned to winning ways with a narrow home victory over Stockbridge on Saturday.

There was little to separate the two sides, with Font's winning goal coming from the penalty spot after they had conceded one themselves.

In the first half the home side had, in general, more of the possession, but there was little in the way of goalmouth action. With both sides seeming to lack urgency, the opening half-hour was frankly a little boring.

Ten minutes before the interval the deadlock was broken when Font took the lead through a well-worked goal. Mike King, who was always lively in midfield, released a perfect pass to set Al Bundy free down the right.

The striker gained ground before crossing for fellow front-man Ian Bradwell to slot home.

Font's joy was short-lived. Five minutes later, Alan Ralph scored the equaliser and the two teams went in 'as you were' at half-time.

In the second half both teams raised their tempo and produced a more interesting contest with end-to-end attacking play.

The home side regained the lead when the King - Bundy combination delivered once more. Another through pass by Mike King caught Stockbridge appealing for offside, and Alan Bundy took advantage by advancing to fire past the visitors' keeper.

Again it didn't take too long for the visitors to get back on level terms. Carl Williams was the scorer from the penalty spot after Andy Fryer had fouled Daryl Vince, but the offence appeared to have taken place outside the box.

There was no disputing the next penalty award, this time in Font's favour. Ian Bradwell, heading for goal, was upended by the Stockbridge keeper and Bundy duly obliged from the spot to seal a welcome victory for the Font.

On the balance of play the home side just about deserved the three points.

Tomorrow (Saturday) Font complete their season with an away trip to Vernham Dean (3pm kick-off).