There were three games played in the Under 18 Floodlight Division on Thursday night, two in the league plus the one outstanding Under 18 Cup quarter final tie.

In the league, with nearest rivals for the title Royal Wootton Bassett Town engaged in cup action, Kintbury Rangers had the opportunity to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table if they could secure a win away at Melksham Town. They did not disappoint the travelling support on a wet evening, as a penalty from Cameron Squires, together with two goals from James Tomlinson either side of one from Nathanial Martin , secured a 4-1 away win. A first of the season in reply from Frank Dunn for Melksham Town. Kintbury are back in action again on Monday night when they entertain Kingsdown Lions at the Recreation Ground where they have the chance to extend that lead at the top to six points with a win over a Lions side who will be playing their penultimate game of the season. 

Again in the league on Thursday night in-form Calne Town were in action away at Warminster Town and went into the game on the back of four straight wins. That winning run now extends to five games as they hit five unanswered goals past Warminster. Star of the show was Joseph Redman with a hat-trick, with one apiece for Harry Hyres and Thomas Gates. The win saw Calne Town move to within four points of second placed Royal Wootton Bassett Town and are still very much in the mix for honours this season with four games to go.

Royal Wootton Bassett Town and Bishops Cannings met on the 3G at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground in the final League Cup quarter final tie. Royal Wootton Bassett Town edged in front when a defensive error allowed Flynn Walters to pounce and put his side 1-0 to the good. The same player then extended his sides lead, picking up the ball midway in the opponents half he strode forward to the edge of the box and then fired in a low shot that beat the Bishops Cannings keeper and nestled in the bottom left hand side of the net for 2-0. Bishops Cannings had chances of their own in the first half but found themselves two goals behind at the break. They game out second half looking to get back in the game and were finally rewarded with a goal 15 minutes from time, a ball over the top finding Szyman Raczek who neatly tucked the ball under the keeper for 2-1. Bishops Cannings pushed for an equaliser, but the home side’s defence held out to ensure progress to the last four where they will be away to Calne Town in two weeks’ time.

U18 League Cup - Season 2022-23

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17 March 2023