EXHALL & Wixford made history on Sunday when they won through to the national stages of the 6X Village Knockout.

After bowing out at the regional final stage for the last three seasons, Scott Carmichael's men went one better with a win at Offchurch.

The visitors posted an impressive 270 with Simon Holland 93 and Chris Oscroft 57 and Offchurch could only return 175 for nine.

Exhall go into the hat in the last 32 knowing they are four matches from a final run out at Lords'.

Holidaying captain Carmichael will be missing for the next round, on Sunday, July 8, so Aussie Leon Gates will deputise.

But Gates himself is an injury doubt for Saturday's trip to high-flying Broadway.

The villagers enjoyed a good weekend, beating Bretforton to continue their climb up the Cotswold Premier table.

Tom Heneghan, John Park and Martin Park will also be absent this weekend as holidays begin to bite.