Bowdon Hightown’s Tara Melvin scored the only goal of the game as the Jaffa Super 6s indoor champions beat battling Canterbury in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division.

Elsewhere, Holcombe and Buckingham fought out a close 3-3 draw on Saturday evening, with Holcombe remaining third while Buckingham’s play-off hopes remain alive as they sit fifth in the table.

Ellie Watton gave Holcombe the lead after 20 minutes, but Buckingham levelled ten minutes later, Abbie Brant scoring from open play.

Watton’s second goal shortly after half time gave the home side the lead, and although Eloise Laity added another Buckingham, four minutes later Holcombe were back in front with Tanya Britz the scorer.

But in the last few seconds Lauren Thomas gave Buckingham a share of the spoils from a penalty corner.

Sevenoaks were 1-0 winners over Bedford, Katy Warrington scoring their goal in the Investec Women’s Conference East.