WOODFORD WELLS C team won their first match of the table tennis season in West Essex Division One, a 6-4 victory over Mossford C.

Stuart Spurling was the star of the show as he triumphed in each of his three singles matches, including a nail-biting 12-10 win over Colin Green.

Ray Brown provided important support with two victories of his own, while Tom Akigbogun claimed the other result.

In Division Two, Debden took the fight to Heathcote but were eventually beaten 7-3, despite Debden’s Bryan Taylor enjoying a morale-boosting win over Brian Brown, the league’s most consistent performer.