A somewhat quieter week in the Veterans’ Divisions with just the four games played, three in the Mid Wiltshire Division and just the one in the North Division.

In the Mid Wiltshire Division all the top three were in action in the week and all three picked up a win. On Monday night Corsham Town were comfortable 9-0 winners over Amesbury Junior. Stuart Skinner bagged a brace to move onto nine for the season and there were further goals from player manager Chris Jones, leading scorer Simon Gray, Daniel Beck, Ibrahim Bigger, Russell Lodge and substitutes Jonathan Scott and Nathan Sheridan.

VFC Devizes were in action the same night against Trowbridge Tigers. Just like Corsham Town had found recently, the Tigers are a much-improved side of late and Devizes were made to work really hard for the three points. In the end a solitary strike from Marcus Wallen in the first half was all that separated the two sides as Devizes ensured they stayed in touch with the leaders.

Further action from Trowbridge Tigers v VFC Devizes 

(pictures courtesy of David Giles)

The final game in the Mid Wiltshire Division was on Friday night and it saw a comfortable win for Melksham Town against bottom of the table Chippenham Town Yard Dogs. The leading scorer in the two Veterans’ divisions, Charlie Griffin, was once again amongst the goals bagging a brace, strike partner Steve Tweddle added one to his own total and there were further goals through Robert Cousins, Thomas Staddon and Simon Charity. The win moved Melksham Town back level on points with Corsham Town at the top of the table.

The one game in the North Division this week was at the top end of the table between KMLC and Stratton Juniors. Whilst Stratton Juniors, who sat second in the table ahead of the game, were playing their penultimate fixture, KMLC still had four more to play after Tuesday’s encounter and are expected to be the side that will challenge leaders Redhouse for the title. If Stratton were to remain in the title race though they knew they really needed to win against KMLC, which would have taken them top of the table. In the end the two sides had to settle for a point apiece as they fought out a 2-2 draw and both remained in the same position in the table as they had started the night. On target for Stratton Juniors were Vince McMackin with his ninth of the season and Jamie Griffin. The KMLC goals came courtesy of Nick McCrae and Paul Cooper. No doubt Redhouse were the big winners with the result as their two rivals for the title both dropped two points. The key game in the division is the coming Tuesday night when Redhouse and KMLC meet up. If Redhouse can avoid defeat in this one they will put themselves in pole position to lift the North Division title.

Next Week's Fixtures

Mid Wiltshire Division

Monday 7th June 2021

Bradford Town v Amesbury Junior

Trowbridge Tigers v FC Calne

Tuesday 8th June 2021

St Andrews v Chippenham Town Yard Dogs

VFC Devizes v Marlborough Town

North Division

Tuesday 8th June 2021

Redhouse v KMLC

5 June 2021