Ranjit Sehmbi scored on his league debut for St Albans Hockey Club as the men’s first team beat Bedford.

Sehmbi’s goal, against his former club, helped his new side to a 4-2 win.

Roy Scott, Craig Smith and Alan Miller got the other goals.

The 2nds beat Guildford 2nds 3-0 with two from Scott Apps and one from David Oswin.

There were also wins for the 4ths, 5-4 against Vauxhall, the 5ths, 3-2 against Berkhamsted 3rds and the 6ths, 4-3 over Bedford Vets.

The 7ths drew 0-0 with Berkhamsted 4ths.

Meanwhile in the ladies section, the first team smashed five, claiming a 5-1 victory against Ipswich in the Women’s Conference East league.

Ellie Watton (two), Natasha Humphris, Sarah Embrey and Emily Panniers all found their way onto the scoresheet.

The seconds drew 0-0 with Old Loughtonians and the Boadiceas also earned a point with a 2-2 draw against West Herts 4ths at Oaklands.

Lou Jackman and Helen Anton scored for the home team.

The 3rds did get the win against West Herts, winning 3-2 against the seconds, courtesy of Helen Waddell and Libe Fadrique Olaberria goals.