East Grinstead climbed to third in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division with a 2-1 victory over hosts Holcombe on Sunday.

The victory moves them up to third and level on points with Holcombe, who were suffering their first loss of the league season. It also caps a good weekend for East Grinstead, whose men’s team also beat Holcombe on Saturday evening.

The visitors took the lead in the 18th minute through a Jess Denniff goal from open play, and they doubled their advantage in the 28th when Rosario Villagra scored from a penalty corner.

Joanne Westwood scored a late consolation for Holcombe from a penalty corner in the 65th minute.

Meanwhile, University of Birmingham and Canterbury played out a 1-1 draw.

Catherine Ledesma opened the scoring for the University of Birmingham in the 62nd minute before Aimee Plumb equalised in the final minute with a goal from a penalty corner.

Wimbledon and Sevenoaks played out a 1-1 draw in the Investec Women’s Conference East.