A Jody Freeman double saw Tipton St John register their first win of the Macron League Division One campaign as they defeated Lympstone 2-1.

Sidmouth Herald: Tipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry IfeTipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

It was a first outing for the village side since an October 19, 2-0 Devon Cup defeat at Upottery Reserves.

With six defeats from their first six outings, the win did not see Tipton climb off the foot of the table, but it does mean they head into tomorrows game at University with renewed confidence.

What's more, a win over the students could see Tipton climb two places to third bottom of the table with Lympstone sitting a point above them and Dawlish United are currently third bottom, just two points better off than Tipton.

Tipton follow the trip to University with away games at Newton (November 30), Wellington (December 7) and Dawlish United (December 14).

Sidmouth Herald: Tipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry IfeTipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Tipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry IfeTipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Tipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry IfeTipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Tipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry IfeTipton St John at home to Lympstone. Ref shsp 47 19TI 4499. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)