ALCESTER saved their best away day performance for their last road game of the season - a 27-3 win at Spartans.

With little more than pride at stake for both sides, the visitors rose to the occasion to confirm their position as one of the top four sides in Powergen Warwickshire One.

Robbie Parker scored twice and Chris Hall and Owen Phillips joined in with Matt Gwynn adding two conversions and a penalty to take Alcester eight points clear of fifth place Stoke OB.

Alcester have a break from league fixtures when they are set to play Woodrush in a friendly at Kings Coughton on Saturday.

Alcester are set to be without Vince Young who plays in a testimonial match at Five Ways Old Edwardians, Keith Beech who is commentating for BBC West Midlands at Twickenham and working duo Scott Carmichael and Robbie Parker.

Alcester can still have a say in the Warwickshire One relegation shake-up.

Pat Lamb's side entertain Rugby St Andrews in their final fixture and a win could see their opponents drawn into the relegation picture on the final day.

The Kings Coughton club are inviting applications for the annual Alcester Sevens tournament.

The competition will be staged on Sunday, April 27, and interested teams can ring Dickie Moore or Mike Edwards at the clubhouse on 01789 764061 on Tuesday nights and weekends.