BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY or Whitchurch will make the dreaded drop through the Sydenhams Wessex League trapdoor next weekend after dazzling Downton powered their way to safety with an impressive 2-0 win at Moneyfields on Saturday.
Downton assistant manager Steve Adlam smiled: "Mitch Blake (the manager) is on holiday in Portugal at the moment and he must have rung me at least four times in the second half! - it makes it very difficult when you're trying to organise things on the touchline!
"It was an outstanding performance from the boys today to make it three wins on the bounce and all without conceding a goal - the lads want Mitch to stay out in Portugal for another week now!
"This result should see us safe for Wessex League football again next season which is fantastic news as it is this club's centenary next year," added a jubilant Adlam.
Both the Robins' goals came in the last 20 minutes, Andy McGlashan choosing the perfect moment to net his first goal for the club when he headed home at the far post from Brian White's corner kick.
Downton confirmed their coveted place in the SWL next season ten minutes from time, Neil Archer crossing to the far post where Mark Savage headed the ball back into the path of Kev Pelling to wrap up a 2-0 verdict.
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