Hartpury University — Ampthill: 24:33, Greene King IPA Championship

Amptill secured a 33-24 victory away to Hartpury in the Greene King IPA Championship on Friday evening. The result keeps the visitors unbeaten through three matches, while Hartpury's campaign continues to struggle.

Amptill arrived at the match sitting top of the table with twelve points from three wins. Hartpury had four points from one victory and two defeats. The gap between them was already substantial before kick-off.

The away side's recent form suggested they were capable of this result. They had beaten Nottingham 33-28 and Richmond 42-40 in their previous outings. Hartpury's last outing was a 15-29 defeat to Doncaster, a result that would have raised questions about their momentum.

The scoreline tells you everything you need to know about this match. Amptill scored nine more points than their hosts, and the difference was consistent throughout. They didn't need to dominate possession to win. They simply outplayed Hartpury when it mattered.

We had backed the home side to win with 69 per cent confidence. That prediction didn't come to pass. Amptill's efficiency in the final third and Hartpury's inability to contain them in key moments decided this fixture. The visitors remain at the summit with four points clear of second place.