ALRESFORD Town were victorious on Saturday, as they won 2-0 at home to Shaftesbury in the Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division.

Sam Burt broke the deadlock for the Magpies in the 21st minute, and Paul Coventry doubled the home side’s advantage when he made it 2-0 on 37 minutes.

Alresford comfortably saw out the rest of the match to pick up the three points.