The two unbeaten teams in the Under 18 Division of the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League both remain unbeaten after this week’s round of games. However, by the end of Thursday night’s action there was now one clear leader in the division, with Devizes Town going two points clear after Royal Wootton Bassett Town were held to a 3-3 draw by Pewsey Vale who picked up their first point of the season in the process.

It was certainly an entertaining game at the Recreation Ground in Pewsey where the home side and Royal Wootton Bassett Town shared six goals. The visitors Royal Wootton Bassett Town led 3-2 at the break thanks to goals from Harry Farrow, Alex Stephenson and Joey Warren but despite multiple chances they were unable to put the game to bed and Pewsey equalised ten minutes from time to ensure a share of the spoils in a match played in a good spirit throughout. On target for Pewsey were Ben England with two and Jude Cawley.

Devizes Town and AFC Aldermaston started the night level on six points at the top of the table, but it was Devizes who ended the night as clear leaders of the division after a 4-2 win. Goals from Jack Smith and leading scorer Caleb Hollow, who moved into double figures for the season, set them on their way before AFC Aldermaston pulled one back. Jack Farion restored Devizes two goal advantage from the penalty spot, but an own goal once again brought Aldermaston back into the game. Tyler Moore finally made sure of the three points for Devizes with a fourth as the game ended 4-2 to Devizes. It had not been without incident though as the floodlights had gone out during the match when a senior player from the club had messed around with the control in the dressing room and accidently switched the lights off.

After an opening day defeat Melksham Town are now unbeaten in their last three after a come from behind win against Calne Town. Luke van de Burght put visitors Calne Town ahead but an error from the Calne keeper who has caught out trying to dribble the ball out after a back pass allowed Tom Dowell to restore parity. Dowell then put the home side ahead for the first time in the game to make it 2-1 to Melksham at the break. Second half saw both sides play some neat football but without any end product and it finished 2-1 to Melksham thanks to those first half goals. The win saw Melksham move level on seven points with Royal Wootton Bassett Town in second spot in the table.

The scheduled game between New College and Radstock Town was called off as a result of the fuel crisis.

2 October 2021