WINCHESTER City are up to third in the Southern One South & West after piling on the misery for rock-bottom Bashley tonight.

The Citizens scored twice in each half to inflict a 26th successive defeat on the New Forest strugglers who have still to register their first point of 2015/16.

Matt Benham got the 4-0 win underway in the 21st minute before Zach Glasspool planted a curler into the top corner with half-time approaching.

Defender Rob Flooks made it 3-0 with the aid of a goalkeeping howler and, inevitably, top scorer Warren Bentley got in on the act to bury his 41st league and cup goal of a prolific season.

The result inches Winchester above Swindon Supermarine on goal difference.

Paul Masters' men are six points shy of league leaders Cinderford having played one game more.