Jersey Bulls return to winning ways at Tadley Calleva

Francis Lekimamati scored his fourth goal of the season for Jersey Bulls

Jersey Bulls bounced back from their first league loss as they won 3-1 at Tadley Calleva in Combined Counties Premier South.

Francis Lekimamati gave the Bulls a 17th-minute lead with a calm finish before Joe Kilshaw got his 11th goal of the season two minutes later.

Rai Dos Santos forced a superb save from Tadley's Craig Atkinson midway through the first half before Adam Trotter fired in a superb third on the stroke of half-time.

The hosts managed a consolation 12 minutes from the end when Andrew Charsley netted from close range after a period of pressure, but Bulls held on for their 11th win in 12 league games.

Having lost at home to league leaders Whyteleafe last week - Bulls' first loss in 23 league games under Elliot Powell - the victory ensures the island side stay in third place.

They have games in hand on the two teams above them ahead of a trip to mid-table Abbey Rangers on Tuesday night.

"First half we were definitely the better side on a really poor pitch, it was really heavy," Powell told BBC Radio Jersey.

"Second half Tadley were much the better side and we struggled to get out of our own half, but defended the box really well.

"I'm delighted to come away with all three points."