Action from the Bemerton Heath Harlequins Res v Calne Town Res game (picture courtesy of Tony Smith)

There was a limited schedule of midweek games in the Premier Division of the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League but once again the fixtures provided more evidence that, with one or two exceptions there is very little between the teams this season, with just about everybody capable of beating everyone else.



That said, early on in one of the games on Tuesday night there was little doubt who was going to win between Kintbury Rangers and Malmesbury Vics Development as two goals within the first ten minutes from Kye Williams and Jesse Bowers set Kintbury on their way to a comfortable 7-0 victory that sent them top of the table. Further first half goals from Theo Pennicot-Bowen and two from Jake Allan saw Kintbury lead 5-0 at the break. Allan completed his hat-trick early in the second half and a further goal from Aiden Maycock completed the scoring. The win for Kintbury saw them open up a one-point lead at the top of the table and they are now the only unbeaten side in the division.

Wroughton started the night unbeaten from their opening seven games but that unblemished record was ended by a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of a Kingsdown side managed by former Wroughton manager Adrian Wilkinson. The all-important goal was scored by Joe English 12 minutes into the second half, picking up the ball from midway in the opponents half English spotted the Wroughton keeper off his line and lobbed him to put his side ahead. The closest Wroughton came to equalising was when they hit the bar but Kingsdown controlled things well, as they had done for much of the game, to run out deserved winners on the night to make it a happy return for both Wilkinson and a number of the Kingsdown players who had previously graced the Weir Field.

It was another close affair at Shrewton Recreation Ground where Shrewton United’s visitors were Salisbury Development. It started well for the visitors as they went in front with just 14 minutes on the clock, Jack Stacey capitalising on a defensive error to put his side ahead with what would turn out to be the winning goal. Shrewton thought they had equalised on the hour mark when Ben Jenks had the ball in the Salisbury net a flag from the referee’s assistant saw the goal disallowed. Shrewton went close again six minutes later, leading scorer Lewis Cross forcing a save from the Salisbury keeper. Shrewton pushed hard for an equaliser, but the young Salisbury side continued to work hard to restrict the home side to half chances and successfully managed the closing stages of the game to secure three valuable points in an impressive display against their local rivals.

The third game on Tuesday night to be settled by a single goal margin was down in Salisbury where Bemerton Heath Harlequins Reserves entertained Calne Town Reserves. Twice Bemerton led thanks to goals from Liam Greenough and Sam O’Hagan but twice Calne came back to level matters up and then went in front for the first time with what proved to be the winner. There were two goals for Isaac Wain and one for Jack Smith, his fifth goal of the season, in a 3-2 win that saw Calne move up into the top half of the table with their third win of the season.

More of Tony Smith's excellent pictures from this game can be found at www.efc.smugmug.com

There was just the one game on Wednesday night with Melksham Town Reserves at home to Blunsdon. Melksham started the night four points behind leaders Kintbury and closed the gap to just a single point edging a seven goal thriller by the odd goal. Melksham led 4-1 with five minutes to go thanks to goals from Archie Newman, Kegan Smart, Liam Brooks and Leo Rendell, but two late Blunsdon goals caused a few nervous moments, including a late penalty shout for Blunsdon which on another day could easily have been given, but Melksham held on to claim all three points and move level on points with second placed Letcombe. On target for Blunsdon were Nick Craft with two, moving his total for the season to five,  and Jacob Ryan.

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5 September 2024