Just three of the four scheduled games in the Under 18 Floodlight Division of the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League were played last week adding to the fixture difficulties to complete the season.

The action in the Under 18 Division got underway on Monday night and it saw Kintbury Rangers return to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over Melksham Town  to complete a league double over their beaten opponents and move to within two points of Bishops Cannings who have completed their fixtures. Kintbury Rangers final game of the season is now set to be this coming Friday against FC Chippenham with the cup final put back a week. This is due to logistical issues with the cup final venue and the need to schedule all remaining league fixtures, taking account of ground availability and the fact that whilst two teams have completed their fixtures, one side still has four to play and are also in the cup final.

That side are Swindon Supermarine  who postponed their scheduled game against Radstock Town as they were unable to secure a pitch to play the game last week.

Thursday night saw Amesbury Town and Melksham Town both pick up home wins to move above Wims 11 in the league table. Amesbury Town’s 2-1 win over Calne Town means that Swindon Supermarine are now the only side who can pip FC Chippenham for runners-up spot.

FC Chippenham could have moved ten points clear of Swindon Supermarine had they won at Melksham Town on Thursday night but they fell to a surprise 3-1 defeat at Oakfields Stadium as Melksham bounced back from that defeat at Kintbury on Monday night. Despite the defeat they remain in the driving seat for runners-up, leading Swindon Supermarine by seven points having played one game more. Even if Swindon Supermarine win their game in hand they will trail FC Chippenham by four points.

21 April 2025