THE race for the East Gwent Senior League's Division 2 Golden Boot is hotting after Caldicot Town thrashed Severn Tunnel C 12-0 at the weekend.

Half of Town's goals came from the boots of Courtney Davies and, more importantly, it has put him in direct competition with Severn Tunnel's B team marksman Dave Scanlon.

Scanlon has scored 30 goals in all competitions and had been firm favourite to take the accolade at the end of the season.

But after his six of the best, the 20-year-old postman from Undy is breathing down Scanlon's neck with 29 goals.

The winner looks set to be decided between the two with Underwood's Keiron Gettings 15 goals adrift in 3rd place.

Davies played for Town's 2nds last season and spent a few games on the bench for the 1sts but decided to concentrate on playing for the 3rds this season because of work commitments.