With the full effect of the Indian summer on their backs the Wheatley men left Abingdon feeling disappointed after having the lions share of possession Wheatley were hit early on after conceding an early penalty, the resulting line out saw Abingdon drive over for an unconverted try. Wheatley hit back in a similar vein after battering the Abingdon defence, A collective maul saw Aaron Laman put the ball down and kick the conversion. With a series of penalties Wheatley allowed Abingdon to build a comfortable lead ending the half with a favourable 15-7 scoreline.