A first half brace from Charlie Webb looked to be giving Stanground Cardea a 2-0 lead heading into half time.

But a decision to give Oakham Reserves a penalty saw Stanground Cardea keeper Charlie Beck seeing red for two cases of dissent. Stanground Cardea were lucky to have last seasons keeper on the bench after Paul Smith returned to the club in the week, although Oakham did convert from 12 yards.

Stanground Cardea reacted well and ensured they still went into the break with a two goal lead after Trey West nodded in a George Staggs set piece.

HT: Oakham Reserves 1-3 Stanground Cardea Sports

Into the second half and the away side produced an empathic performance to belie their 10 men status.

Ryley Nicholson-Barfoot scored a top class brace before setting up Trey West at the end for his second of the game, and 5th in 4 appearances.

FT: Oakham Reserves 1-6 Stanground Cardea Sports

A 6-1 win away from home sees Stanground Cardea remain top of the league with a perfect record.