The Under 18 Cup competition got underway in earnest this week with three more group games played to add to the one played a fortnight ago between Calne Town and New College. Calne Town were once again in action in Group A but were unable to make it two wins from two, as they lost 3-0 at home to Royal Wootton Bassett Town, the visitors avenging the league defeat they had suffered which had ended any chance they had of lifting the league title. Goals from James Johnson, a stunning strike from Kieron Legg and Flynn Walters goal securing the three points for Royal Wootton Bassett Town as they got their group games off to a winning start.

However, the early leaders in the group are AFC Aldermaston who produced their best result of the season with an impressive 6-1 away win over New College to head the group at this early stage. Both Finley Dove and Adam Keating bagged a brace with the other two goals coming from Michael Simpson and Luke Schofield who both scored their first goals of the season. AFC Aldermaston are back in action this coming Monday when they entertain Calne Town in another group game.

The first game in Group B saw champions Devizes Town up against Melksham Town. Devizes had won all seven of their home league games and they maintained their 100% winning record at Nursteed Road with a 3-1 success. Caleb Hollow set them on their way with his 14^th goal of the season. Harvey Swain then extended their lead, but Melksham pulled one back through Rueben Rule to make it 2-1 at the break. A second for Swain after the interval completed the scoring as Devizes defeated Melksham for the third time this season.

The one scheduled league fixture between Pewsey Vale and Radstock Town was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

4 March 2022