Corsham Print
Wiltshire Senior League
Big Wins for Wroughton & Kintbury on Day of Goals Galore
Wroughton scorers in today's 7-0 win, Tom Dingle (2), Shane Hibbert, Aaron Maximen (2), Riegan Cook and Tyler Wilkinson.
Pictures courtesy of John Cuthbertson
League leaders Wroughton made it nine wins from nine games with a comfortable victory over visitors Malmesbury Victoria Development on a day that saw 39 goals scored in the six games that were played. Tom Dingle set Wroughton on their way with a fine piece of finishing after he was set up by some neat footwork and pass from Riegan Cook. Leading scorer Shane Hibbert extended the lead moments later with a trademark finish for his 13th goal of the campaign after an excellent delivery into the box from Tyler Wilkinson. Riegan Cook then went from provider to scorer as a mazy run into the box saw him beat three defenders and then lob the Malmesbury keeper to make it 3-0 just before half time. Wroughton extended their lead early in the second half and once again it was Riegan Cook who was heavily involved in the build-up play with a driving run down the wing, finding Tom Dingle who fed the ball to Tyler Wilkinson who slotted home to make it 4-0. Dingle himself got his second of the game making 5-0 after some more good build up play. Two goals in the final five minutes from Aaron Maximen rounded things off for Wroughton as they ran out 7-0 winners after a very professional performance as they continue to set the standard at the top of the table.
Shrewton United followed up their midweek win over higher league opponents in the Wiltshire Senior Cup with a 4-0 home win in the league over visitors Marlborough Town. On target for the top scorers in the Premier Division were Ronan Clancy, Charlie Utterson, Dominic Jackson and Charlie Jackson. For Marlborough that is now six straight defeats and they will now look to regain their winning form from earlier in the season when they travel to Holt in midweek in the Wiltshire Senior Cup. The win saw Shrewton move above an inactive Corsham Town Reserves into third place in the table, a point behind second placed Purton and five behind leaders Wroughton.
Kintbury Rangers were looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season last week against Purton when Stratton Juniors came to the Recreation Ground. Stratton came into the game unbeaten in their previous four games and were expected to prove to be tough opponents for Kintbury. Indeed, it was a tight contest in the opening half hour with just the one Kintbury goal separating the sides but three Kintbury goals in the final ten minutes of the half sent Kintbury into the half time break four goals to the good and in command. The division’s leading scorer Shaun Thorp helped himself to a first half hat-trick, the fourth in the opening period coming from Stephen Blunt. Two second half goals in the closing stages from Tom Mahoney and Josh Davis rounded off an impressive 6-0 win over one of the form sides in the division and a timely return to form for one of the sides expected to be Wroughton’s main challengers for the title.
Melksham Town Reserves travelled to the Gerard Buxton Ground having won seven of the last eight meetings against their hosts Royal Wootton Bassett Town. However, they found themselves behind after just seven minutes when Bailey Gallagher put the home side in front. Melksham got themselves back on level terms with a goal to go in 1-1 at the break. A penalty early in the second half gave Royal Wootton Bassett Town the chance to regain the lead and leading scorer Charlie McCuish made no mistake for his seventh of the season. As the game moved into the closing stages Melksham got themselves back on level terms and then scored again to go ahead in the game for the first time. Just as it looked like Melksham would continue that winning run over their opponents, Bailey Gallagher equalised for the home side from a free kick on the right hand side of the penalty area to ensure a final score of 3-3 and a share of the points. The Melksham Town Reserve goals were scored by Harvey Flippance (2) and George Bendle.
Ludgershall Sports have had a tough start to the season with seven straight defeats ahead of their trip to Trowbridge. That tough run continued as Trowbridge ran out comfortable 5-1 winners over their visitors. Jordan Gullis and Jacob Sainsbury both bagged a brace for Trowbridge and there was one for Matthew Dixon. Aiden Barnard with the Ludgershall goal.
Two sides in need of a league win met at Frome where Pewsey Vale Development were the Collegians visitors. With the bad weather this week the game was switched to a local 3G pitch to enable the game to go ahead and Frome were rewarded for their efforts as they secured their biggest win of the season. Up until now they had found goals in their league matches hard to come by but on a good afternoon for the club they hit double figures with ten unanswered goals against the struggling Pewsey Development side. Max Pollock led the way firing a hat-trick, Sonny Burbidge scored twice and there was one a piece for James Hounsell, Joe Upshall, Lee Handford, Barry Sandquest and Ross Knapton. The win lifted Frome two places in the table.
The scheduled games between Corsham Town Reserves and Holt, and Cricklade Town and Purton were both postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Shrewton United followed up their midweek win over higher league opponents in the Wiltshire Senior Cup with a 4-0 home win in the league over visitors Marlborough Town. On target for the top scorers in the Premier Division were Ronan Clancy, Charlie Utterson, Dominic Jackson and Charlie Jackson. For Marlborough that is now six straight defeats and they will now look to regain their winning form from earlier in the season when they travel to Holt in midweek in the Wiltshire Senior Cup. The win saw Shrewton move above an inactive Corsham Town Reserves into third place in the table, a point behind second placed Purton and five behind leaders Wroughton.
Kintbury Rangers were looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season last week against Purton when Stratton Juniors came to the Recreation Ground. Stratton came into the game unbeaten in their previous four games and were expected to prove to be tough opponents for Kintbury. Indeed, it was a tight contest in the opening half hour with just the one Kintbury goal separating the sides but three Kintbury goals in the final ten minutes of the half sent Kintbury into the half time break four goals to the good and in command. The division’s leading scorer Shaun Thorp helped himself to a first half hat-trick, the fourth in the opening period coming from Stephen Blunt. Two second half goals in the closing stages from Tom Mahoney and Josh Davis rounded off an impressive 6-0 win over one of the form sides in the division and a timely return to form for one of the sides expected to be Wroughton’s main challengers for the title.
Melksham Town Reserves travelled to the Gerard Buxton Ground having won seven of the last eight meetings against their hosts Royal Wootton Bassett Town. However, they found themselves behind after just seven minutes when Bailey Gallagher put the home side in front. Melksham got themselves back on level terms with a goal to go in 1-1 at the break. A penalty early in the second half gave Royal Wootton Bassett Town the chance to regain the lead and leading scorer Charlie McCuish made no mistake for his seventh of the season. As the game moved into the closing stages Melksham got themselves back on level terms and then scored again to go ahead in the game for the first time. Just as it looked like Melksham would continue that winning run over their opponents, Bailey Gallagher equalised for the home side from a free kick on the right hand side of the penalty area to ensure a final score of 3-3 and a share of the points. The Melksham Town Reserve goals were scored by Harvey Flippance (2) and George Bendle.
Ludgershall Sports have had a tough start to the season with seven straight defeats ahead of their trip to Trowbridge. That tough run continued as Trowbridge ran out comfortable 5-1 winners over their visitors. Jordan Gullis and Jacob Sainsbury both bagged a brace for Trowbridge and there was one for Matthew Dixon. Aiden Barnard with the Ludgershall goal.
Two sides in need of a league win met at Frome where Pewsey Vale Development were the Collegians visitors. With the bad weather this week the game was switched to a local 3G pitch to enable the game to go ahead and Frome were rewarded for their efforts as they secured their biggest win of the season. Up until now they had found goals in their league matches hard to come by but on a good afternoon for the club they hit double figures with ten unanswered goals against the struggling Pewsey Development side. Max Pollock led the way firing a hat-trick, Sonny Burbidge scored twice and there was one a piece for James Hounsell, Joe Upshall, Lee Handford, Barry Sandquest and Ross Knapton. The win lifted Frome two places in the table.
The scheduled games between Corsham Town Reserves and Holt, and Cricklade Town and Purton were both postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Results
Saturday 12th October 2019
Premier Division
Frome Collegians 10 Pewsey Vale Dev 0Kintbury Rangers 6 Stratton Juniors 0
Royal W. Bassett T D 3 Melksham T Res 3
Shrewton United 4 Marlborough Town 0
Trowbridge Town 5 Ludgershall Sports 1
Wroughton 7 Malmesbury Vics Dev 0
Postponed Games
Corsham Town Res v Holt
Cricklade Town v Purton
Saturday 12 October 2019
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