At Bicester, the Division 1 champions
County A found themselves 2-0 down to
Thame A.
Mark Syrett (+60) got the first game for
Thame A when he beat
James Thorpe (scratch) 200-141. Mark made a 29 break and James made a 36.
Damien Keyte (+100) then beat the highly talented
Olly Hoeblyn (scratch) in a nail biting finish 200-193. Olly was undefeated last season winning eight matches on the trot. He fell at the first hurdle this time despite a 30 break.
Jimmy Ewers (scratch) got
County their point when he beat
Martin Cone (-10) 200-180, Martin making a welcome return to the league after four years.