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Wiltshire Senior League
Season 1997-98 Round-ups
The league round-ups were provided to the local press by former League Vice-President Ray Burroughs who sadly passed away in 2020.
Saturday 30 August 1997
Corsham Open Up with Win Over Champions
The opening day of the new Skurray’s Wiltshire League season brought together last season’s Division One champions Shrewton United and Corsham Town, who finished runners-up. Corsham took the honours on this occasion, beating Shrewton 3-1 despite being a goal down at the break. Stuart Foot put the champions in front with a goal early in the game but after the break Rob Humphries hit an equaliser and shorty after Stuart Skinner added a second. Dave Turner then made it 3-1. Shrewton then pulled the deficit back to 3-2 to ensure a lively end to the game. Newly promoted Marlborough Town found the going tough against Biddestone and were beaten on their own ground by 7-0. Spencer Clifford was in a goal hungry mood for the visitors netting four times, with Stuart Greenwood (2) and John Gibb completing the tally. Marlborough more than held their own for the opening 20 minutes but after Clifford’s opening goal Biddestone took charge. An early won goal by John Burnes gave Wroughton a 1-0 away win over Devizes town Reserves who fought desperately for the rest of the game to level the scores. Southbrook and Tisbury United were evenly matched in the first 45 minutes but after the break Jason Daly lobbed the keeper to put the home side in front and Sean Clark made sure of victory by adding a second. Aldbourne were beaten on their own ground by Bradford Town by 4-2 despite taking a two goal interval lead. A quickly taken free kick by Jerad O’Pray pulled a goal back for Bradford soon after the restart and the same player levelled the scores shortly after. O’Pray then completed his hat-trick and Lee Stevens added a fourth to make sure of victory.
In Division Two Cricklade Town, who acquired senior status during the close season, looked to have a tough fixture at home to Melksham Town Reserves but were no means outplayed and gained a point in a 2-2 draw. Steve Avenell put Cricklade in front on ten minutes. Anderson equalising for Melksham just before the break. Glen Salford regained the home side’s lead early in the second half but once again Anderson levelled the score. Melksham then lost Harvey who received a red card, but their ten men held out against some strong Cricklade pressure. A youthful Purton Reserves side gave a good account of themselves against Pewsey Vale Reserves at the Red House but were eventually beaten by 2-0. Sparey and Tugwell netted for Warminster Town Reserves in their 3-2 defeat by Burmah Castrol and Dunbar Athletic proved too strong on the day for Chippenham Town Reserves winning by 4-2.
Last season’s Division Three champions Chiseldon were the day’s joint top scorers, defeating Aldbourne Reserves by 8-1. Wayne Morton (2), Mark Bennett (2), Tony Farley, Matthew Light, Mark Stacey and Jason Thompson doing the damage. Newly promoted from Division Four, Raychem reserves were beaten at Highworth by 2-1, Charlie Hobbs and Keith Slater netting for Athletic.
In Division Four Burmah Castrol Reserves gained a 4-2 away win against Marshfield, Guy Barker and John Boatman scoring for Marshfield. GPS Reserves beat Marlborough Town Reserves by 4-1 also in Division Four.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Bradford Town 3
Corsham Town 3 Shrewton United 2
Devizes Town Res 0 Wroughton 1
Marlborough Town 0 Biddestone 7
Southbrook 2 Tisbury Utd 0
Division 2
Bromham 0 GPS 2
Burmah Castrol 3 Warminster Town Res 2
Cricklade Town 2 Melksham Town Res 2
Dunbar Athletic 4 Chippenham Town Res 2
Purton 0 Pewsey Vale Res 2
Division 3
Chiseldon 8 Aldbourne Res 1
Down Ampney 8 Wroughton Res 0
Highworth Athletic 2 Raychem Res 1
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 3 West Swindon 3
Box Rovers 2 Minety 1
GPS Res 4 Marlborough Town Res 1
Marshfield 2 Burmah Castrol Res 4
Sherston Town 1 Cricklade Town Res 8
In Division Four Burmah Castrol Reserves gained a 4-2 away win against Marshfield, Guy Barker and John Boatman scoring for Marshfield. GPS Reserves beat Marlborough Town Reserves by 4-1 also in Division Four.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Bradford Town 3
Corsham Town 3 Shrewton United 2
Devizes Town Res 0 Wroughton 1
Marlborough Town 0 Biddestone 7
Southbrook 2 Tisbury Utd 0
Division 2
Bromham 0 GPS 2
Burmah Castrol 3 Warminster Town Res 2
Cricklade Town 2 Melksham Town Res 2
Dunbar Athletic 4 Chippenham Town Res 2
Purton 0 Pewsey Vale Res 2
Division 3
Chiseldon 8 Aldbourne Res 1
Down Ampney 8 Wroughton Res 0
Highworth Athletic 2 Raychem Res 1
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 3 West Swindon 3
Box Rovers 2 Minety 1
GPS Res 4 Marlborough Town Res 1
Marshfield 2 Burmah Castrol Res 4
Sherston Town 1 Cricklade Town Res 8
Saturday 6th September 1997
There were no games on this Saturday due to the funeral of Princess Diana.
Saturday 13th September 1997
Goalkeeper Injured
Cricklade Town’s 3-2 away win over Dunbar Athletic in Division Two was marred by an injury to the Dunbar keeper Stuart Henderson. The luckless keeper was taken to hospital with a broken leg after an accidental clash in the 11th minute. Th egame restarted some 20 minutes later and it was not long before Dunbar’s Nick O’Dwyer equalised an earlier goal by Cricklade’s Alan Giles. Andy Jarmey then put Athletic into the lead but Giles again struck for Cricklade to bring the scores level once again. With ten minutes remaining Chris Lang snatched the winner for Cricklade to give them their first three points at senior level. Also in Division Two Chippenham Town Reserves emerged the day’s highest scorers when they beat Pewsey Vale Reserves on their own ground by 8-0, Simon Brothwell (3), Mark Neil (2), Ken Cartledge, Jason Barber and John Lock doing the damage. GPS beat Warminster Town Reserves 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Neil Edwards and two goals from Simon Wright, Steve Richardson scored for Warminster. Purton Reserves lost at the Red House to Melksham Town Reserves by 4-1, Neil Miles netting for Purton and Vinnie Anderson (2), Burns and Simmons for Melksham. At Bromham Kevin Miller scored the only goal of the game to give Burmah Castrol a 1-0 victory.
In Division One newly promoted Raychem did well to hold Corsham Town to a 1-1 draw on their own ground. Wayne Glastonbury gave Raychem the lead but ten minutes from time Frankie Coleman struck an equaliser to give his side a share of the points. Marlborough Town, also promoted from Division Two last season, were narrowly beaten by Devizes Town Reserves by 2-1. Nick Mooney gave Devizes the lead, Pete Ward equalising for Marlborough. With just ten minutes remaining Mooney struck again to give his side the points. Ashley Willis scored all four goals for Malmesbury Vics who beat Southbrook by 4-0 and Nicky Jones (2), Mickey Ball and Stuart Mulford scored for Shrewton in their 4-0 win over Biddestone.
Shock result in Division Three was at Chiseldon where last season’s champions were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Wroughton Reserves, Steve Harrison, Paul Boden providing Wroughton’s goals. In a good day for away sides in the section Down Ampney won at Highworth Athletic 4-1, Corsham Town Reserves came away from Raychem Reserves with a 3-2 win and Ferndale Rodbourne beat Sunstrand on their own ground by 3-1.
In Division Four blunder of the day was at Burmah Castrol’s ground where visitors GPS Reserves and the home side were ready to start the game but the referee failed to appear causing the game to be postponed. Ashton Keynes, relegated from Division Three last season, banged in seven goals against Malmesbury Vics who managed only one in reply/ Nick Ward (3), Simon Hayes (2), Andy Newton and Darren Howse on target for Ashton. Newcomers to the league, Cricklade Reserves, were beaten 2-1 by Box Rovers, Steve Willey giving Cricklade a first half lead, the visitors fighting back to score two second half goals. Andy Billett and Willie Wood netted for Minety in their 2-1 win over Dunbar Athletic Reserves who reduced the arrears with a penalty in the last five minutes. Russell Brookman and Guy Barker scored the goals that gave Marshfield a 2-1 away win at Marlborough Town Reserves.
In Division One newly promoted Raychem did well to hold Corsham Town to a 1-1 draw on their own ground. Wayne Glastonbury gave Raychem the lead but ten minutes from time Frankie Coleman struck an equaliser to give his side a share of the points. Marlborough Town, also promoted from Division Two last season, were narrowly beaten by Devizes Town Reserves by 2-1. Nick Mooney gave Devizes the lead, Pete Ward equalising for Marlborough. With just ten minutes remaining Mooney struck again to give his side the points. Ashley Willis scored all four goals for Malmesbury Vics who beat Southbrook by 4-0 and Nicky Jones (2), Mickey Ball and Stuart Mulford scored for Shrewton in their 4-0 win over Biddestone.
Shock result in Division Three was at Chiseldon where last season’s champions were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Wroughton Reserves, Steve Harrison, Paul Boden providing Wroughton’s goals. In a good day for away sides in the section Down Ampney won at Highworth Athletic 4-1, Corsham Town Reserves came away from Raychem Reserves with a 3-2 win and Ferndale Rodbourne beat Sunstrand on their own ground by 3-1.
In Division Four blunder of the day was at Burmah Castrol’s ground where visitors GPS Reserves and the home side were ready to start the game but the referee failed to appear causing the game to be postponed. Ashton Keynes, relegated from Division Three last season, banged in seven goals against Malmesbury Vics who managed only one in reply/ Nick Ward (3), Simon Hayes (2), Andy Newton and Darren Howse on target for Ashton. Newcomers to the league, Cricklade Reserves, were beaten 2-1 by Box Rovers, Steve Willey giving Cricklade a first half lead, the visitors fighting back to score two second half goals. Andy Billett and Willie Wood netted for Minety in their 2-1 win over Dunbar Athletic Reserves who reduced the arrears with a penalty in the last five minutes. Russell Brookman and Guy Barker scored the goals that gave Marshfield a 2-1 away win at Marlborough Town Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Corsham Town 1 Raychem 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Marlborough Town 1
Malmesbury Vics 4 Southbrook 0
Shrewton Utd 4 Biddestone 0
Tisbury 3 Aldbourne 1
Wroughton 0 Bradford Town 0
Division 2
Bromham 0 Burmah Castrol 1
GPS 5 Warminster Town Res 1
Dunbar Athletic 2 Cricklade Town 3
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Chippenham T Res 8
Purton Res 1 Melksham Town Res 4
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 1 W. Bassett Sports 4
Chiseldon 1 Wroughton Res 2
Highworth Athletic 1 Down Ampney 4
Raychem Res 2 Corsham Town Res 3
Sunstrand 1 Ferndale Rodbourne 3
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 7 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Blunsdon 1 Bromham Res 1
Burmah Castrol Res v GPS Res – Postponed
Cricklade Res 1 Box Rovers 2
Marlborough Town Res 1 Marshfield 2
Minety 2 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Saturday 20th September 1997
Smith on The Mark in Upset
Division One newcomers Raychem caused an upset by beating Wroughton at the Weir Field 3-1. Wroughton were on top for the opening quarter but it was Raychem who struck first taking the lead in the 25th minute through Mark Smith then adding a second just before the break with a strike by Darren Jell. Ten minutes into the second half Rob Broadbanks put the visitors three goals up before Ian Leonard pulled a goal back with an excellent 20 yarder. Raychem should have added a fourth in the closing minutes when they were awarded a penalty but Jell pulled his shot wide of the post. Last season’s Division One champions Shrewton United dominated most of the game against Southbrook but the Swindon side also caused an upset running out winners 2-1. Shrewton should have taken the lead just before half-time when they were awarded a penalty but Dean Foot failed to find the net. After the interval two quick breaks by Southbrook gave them a two-goal lead with strikes by Dean Blackler and Jason Daley. Shrewton continued to push forward however and pulled a goal back through Anton Brownless to ensure a lively last eight minutes of the game. Biddestone gained a 7-0 success over a youthful Aldbourne side who should progress with a few more matches under their belt. Spencer Clifford (4), Stuart Greatwood, Simon Hillier and Jason Searle were the Biddestone scorers. Corsham Town gained a useful 2-1 win at Bradford, Dave Turner and Frankie Coleman on target for Corsham and Gary Oldham for Bradford. Also winning away from home were Malmesbury Vics who beat Tisbury United 4-1. Ashley Willis (2), Neil Walton and Justin Witchard scoring for the Vics and Lee Carpenter replying for Tisbury.
With several clubs involved in the Addkey Senior Cup there were only two games played in Division Two. Cricklade continued their useful start to the season at senior level by beating neighbours Purton Reserves 7-2. Adam Giles completed a hat-trick, with Steve Avenall (2), Ian Ross and Paul Baverstock the other Cricklade scorers. Danny Thompson and Adam Crossland netted for Purton. Melksham Town Reserves beat Bromham 2-1, all the goals coming in the first half. Vinny Anderson and Steve Gord for Melksham and Dave Beale for Bromham.
In the first round of the Addkey Senior Cup GPS beat Chippenham Town Res on their own ground 4-2. Mark Neal and Matthew Pratley gave Chippenham a 2-1 lead at the break but the Swindon side took over in the second half to run out convincing winners. Devizes Town Reserves beat Burmah Castrol 3-0, thanks to goals by Dave Walters (2) and Dave Burns, and Marlborough Town progressed to the second round beating Warminster Town Reserves 2-0, Lee Smith and Nick Cripps on target.
The first round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup also got under way, Wroughton Reserves beating Ashton Keynes 4-0 and there were comfortable victories for Ferndale Rodbourne 3-0 over Sherston Town and Biddestone Reserves who beat GPS Reserves 5-1. West Swindon were leading last season’s Division Three champions Chiseldon by 2-0 with 20 minutes to go but two late goals forced the game into extra time and a replay. The other tie saw Highworth Athletic win 2-0 away at Box Rovers.
In Division Thee Aldbourne and Sunstrand shared eight goals and the points whilst Raychem were narrow 2-1 winners over Wootton Bassett Sports. In the other match played in the Division Down Ampney left Corsham Town reserves with the points after a 3-1 success.
Two goals by John Boatman, one from Russell Brookman and Gary Hodder gave Marshfield a 4-3 win over Bromham Reserves in Division Four. Malmesbury Vics Reserves and Cricklade Reserves shared six goals and the points and goals by Nick Wootton and Paul Bicknell gave Marlborough Reserves a narrow 2-1 win over Burmah Castrol Reserves. It was another tight affair between Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Blunsdon United with Dunbar edging it by the odd goal as it finished 3-2.
With several clubs involved in the Addkey Senior Cup there were only two games played in Division Two. Cricklade continued their useful start to the season at senior level by beating neighbours Purton Reserves 7-2. Adam Giles completed a hat-trick, with Steve Avenall (2), Ian Ross and Paul Baverstock the other Cricklade scorers. Danny Thompson and Adam Crossland netted for Purton. Melksham Town Reserves beat Bromham 2-1, all the goals coming in the first half. Vinny Anderson and Steve Gord for Melksham and Dave Beale for Bromham.
In the first round of the Addkey Senior Cup GPS beat Chippenham Town Res on their own ground 4-2. Mark Neal and Matthew Pratley gave Chippenham a 2-1 lead at the break but the Swindon side took over in the second half to run out convincing winners. Devizes Town Reserves beat Burmah Castrol 3-0, thanks to goals by Dave Walters (2) and Dave Burns, and Marlborough Town progressed to the second round beating Warminster Town Reserves 2-0, Lee Smith and Nick Cripps on target.
The first round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup also got under way, Wroughton Reserves beating Ashton Keynes 4-0 and there were comfortable victories for Ferndale Rodbourne 3-0 over Sherston Town and Biddestone Reserves who beat GPS Reserves 5-1. West Swindon were leading last season’s Division Three champions Chiseldon by 2-0 with 20 minutes to go but two late goals forced the game into extra time and a replay. The other tie saw Highworth Athletic win 2-0 away at Box Rovers.
In Division Thee Aldbourne and Sunstrand shared eight goals and the points whilst Raychem were narrow 2-1 winners over Wootton Bassett Sports. In the other match played in the Division Down Ampney left Corsham Town reserves with the points after a 3-1 success.
Two goals by John Boatman, one from Russell Brookman and Gary Hodder gave Marshfield a 4-3 win over Bromham Reserves in Division Four. Malmesbury Vics Reserves and Cricklade Reserves shared six goals and the points and goals by Nick Wootton and Paul Bicknell gave Marlborough Reserves a narrow 2-1 win over Burmah Castrol Reserves. It was another tight affair between Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Blunsdon United with Dunbar edging it by the odd goal as it finished 3-2.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 7 Aldbourne 0
Bradford Town 1 Corsham Town 2
Shrewton Utd 1 Southbrook 2
Tisbury 1 Malmesbury Vics 4
Wroughton 1 Raychem SSC 3
Division 2
Bromham 1 Melksham Town Res 2
Cricklade Town 7 Purton Res 2
Addkey Senior Cup First Round
Chippenham Town Res 2 GPS 4
Devizes Town Res 3 Burmah Castrol 0
Marlborough Town 2 Warminster T Res 0
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 4 Sunstrand 4
Corsham Town Res 1 Down Ampney 3
Raychem SSC Res 2 W. Bassett Sports 1
Division 4
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Marlborough T Res 2
Dunbar Ath Res 3 Blunsdon United 2
Malmesbury Vics Res 3 Cricklade T Res 3
Marshfield 4 Bromham Res 3
Saturday 27th September 1997
Corsham Hit Back in Thriller
Corsham Town continued their impressive start to the season beating promoted Marlborough Town 6-2 in Division One. Marlborough shocked the home side with a goal by Daniel Pike after four minutes, Corsham levelling through Frankie Coleman who then added a second shortly after. Luke Chapman scored twice to give Corsham a 4-1 lead at the break. Bevan pulled a goal back at the start of the second half for Marlborough but two goals by Stuart Skinner gave the home side a convincing victory. Two goals in each half gave Southbrook a 4-0 win over Aldbourne, Jamie Toomey (2), Graham Blackler and Sean Clarke doing the damage. Wroughton were leading at Malmesbury by 2-1 until seven minutes from time when the Vics struck twice to run out winners by 3-2. Jason Selby (2) and Gavin Thompson scored for the Vics and Tony Law with both Wroughton goals. Biddestone gained a 3-0 win over Devizes Town Reserves to keep up their impressive start to the season, Hillier (2) and Cockerall the scorers.
A local derby in Division Two between GPS and Dunbar Athletic proved a pretty drab affair victory eventually going to GPS by 1-0 with a headed goal from Neil Edwards. Burmah Castrol and Melksham Town Reserves both failed to find the net in a no score draw and Warminster Town Reserves beat Chippenham Town Reserves 2-0, Andy Jeans and Peter Symes scoring for the home side. Bromham found themselves a goal down at Pewsey then proceeded to knock in six for a convincing 6-1 win. Dave Beale (3), Daylen Gleed, Adi Kember and Mark Pearce scored for Bromham with Rob Simpson on target for Pewsey.
Last year’s Junior Cup winners Cricklade Town progressed to the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup by beating Tisbury United by 3-2. Mike Browning gave Tisbury the lead after ten minutes, Adam Giles equalising on 25 minutes. Giles was again on target ten minutes into the second half, Tisbury equalising through Lee Carpenter. With 10 minutes remaining Steve Avenell struck for Cricklade to ensure a place in the next round. Raychem lost 2-1 at Bradford Town, Mark Ayres netting for the Swindon side and Danny Reeves and Mark Edwards for Bradford.
In Division Three Highworth Athletic beat Ferndale Rodbourne by 2-1, Justin Pearson scoring in the first half and brother Danny scoring Athletic’s winner after the break. Goals by David Chapman, Paul Bowden, Paul Rideout and a Kevin Cook penalty gave Wroughton Res a 4-0 win over Sunstrand. In an entertaining game at Chiseldon the home side were defeated by 3-2 by Down Ampney, Mark Stacey scoring twice for the home side. Biddestone Reserves won 5-0 away at Aldbourne Reserves.
Top scorers of the day were Raychem Reserves who beat Malmesbury Vics Reserves 9-1 in the first round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup, Dunn (2), Savoury (2), Casey (2), Cannon, Distill and Davis the scorers. In the other tie played Bromham were 4-3 home winners over Wootton Bassett Sports.
In the Division Four game between West Swindon and Minety, Martin Randell scored with a 25-yard volley for West Swindon after two minutes but Minety drew level with a goal by Ian Crockett 15 minutes from time. It was also all square at Blunsdon where GPS Reserves left Sutton Park with a point following a 1-1 draw. There were away wins for Ashton Keynes, 5-2 at Marlborough Town Reserves, and Burmah Castrol Reserves who left Sherston with all the points following a 2-0 win. Marshfield edged Cricklade Town by the odd goal in an entertaining game that saw five goals. Mark Pagett being the star of the show firing a hat-trick for Marshfield.
A local derby in Division Two between GPS and Dunbar Athletic proved a pretty drab affair victory eventually going to GPS by 1-0 with a headed goal from Neil Edwards. Burmah Castrol and Melksham Town Reserves both failed to find the net in a no score draw and Warminster Town Reserves beat Chippenham Town Reserves 2-0, Andy Jeans and Peter Symes scoring for the home side. Bromham found themselves a goal down at Pewsey then proceeded to knock in six for a convincing 6-1 win. Dave Beale (3), Daylen Gleed, Adi Kember and Mark Pearce scored for Bromham with Rob Simpson on target for Pewsey.
Last year’s Junior Cup winners Cricklade Town progressed to the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup by beating Tisbury United by 3-2. Mike Browning gave Tisbury the lead after ten minutes, Adam Giles equalising on 25 minutes. Giles was again on target ten minutes into the second half, Tisbury equalising through Lee Carpenter. With 10 minutes remaining Steve Avenell struck for Cricklade to ensure a place in the next round. Raychem lost 2-1 at Bradford Town, Mark Ayres netting for the Swindon side and Danny Reeves and Mark Edwards for Bradford.
In Division Three Highworth Athletic beat Ferndale Rodbourne by 2-1, Justin Pearson scoring in the first half and brother Danny scoring Athletic’s winner after the break. Goals by David Chapman, Paul Bowden, Paul Rideout and a Kevin Cook penalty gave Wroughton Res a 4-0 win over Sunstrand. In an entertaining game at Chiseldon the home side were defeated by 3-2 by Down Ampney, Mark Stacey scoring twice for the home side. Biddestone Reserves won 5-0 away at Aldbourne Reserves.
Top scorers of the day were Raychem Reserves who beat Malmesbury Vics Reserves 9-1 in the first round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup, Dunn (2), Savoury (2), Casey (2), Cannon, Distill and Davis the scorers. In the other tie played Bromham were 4-3 home winners over Wootton Bassett Sports.
In the Division Four game between West Swindon and Minety, Martin Randell scored with a 25-yard volley for West Swindon after two minutes but Minety drew level with a goal by Ian Crockett 15 minutes from time. It was also all square at Blunsdon where GPS Reserves left Sutton Park with a point following a 1-1 draw. There were away wins for Ashton Keynes, 5-2 at Marlborough Town Reserves, and Burmah Castrol Reserves who left Sherston with all the points following a 2-0 win. Marshfield edged Cricklade Town by the odd goal in an entertaining game that saw five goals. Mark Pagett being the star of the show firing a hat-trick for Marshfield.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 3 Devizes Town Res 0
Corsham Town 6 Marlborough Town 2
Malmesbury Vics 3 Wroughton 2
Southbrook 4 Aldbourne 0
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 0 Melksham Town Res 0
GPS 1 Dunbar Athletic 0
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Bromham 6
Warminster T Res 2 Chippenham T Res 0
Addkey Senior Cup First Round
Bradford Town 2 Raychem 1
Cricklade Town 3 Tisbury 2
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 0 Biddestone Res 5
Chisledon 2 Down Ampney 3
Highworth Ath 2 Ferndale Rodbourne 1
Wroughton Res 4 Sunstrand 0
Division 4
Blunsdon 1 GPS Res 1
Marlborough Town Res 2 Ashton Keynes 5
Marshfield 3 Cricklade T Res 2
Sherston 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
West Swindon 1 Minety 1
Fountain Trophies Junior Cup First Round
Bromham 4 Wootton Bassett Sports 3
Raychem Res 9 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Saturday 4th October 1997
Holders Knocked Out in Cup Shocker
Holders Corsham Town are out of this season’s Addkey Senior Cup after a surprise 2-1 defeat by Dunbar Athletic. Corsham took a first half lead through Frankie Coleman but after the break the Swindon side fought back to level the scores with a goal by Andy Jarmey. With ten minutes remaining Dunbar snatched the winner with a strike by Tony Lucas to give them a place in the draw for the third round. Wroughton were knocked out by Melksham Town Reserves on their own ground by 2-1. Wroughton took a first half lead with a penalty by Phil Sloan on the half hour. After the break Melksham fought back to score twice through Vinnie Jones and Steve Burns to put them into the next round.
In Division One last season’s champions Shrewton United were surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw on their own ground by Aldbourne. Shrewton took an early lead through Martin Heather, Aldbourne levelled the scores with a strike by Jamie Little. Shrewton goalkeeper John Burton then kept his side in the game with a string of good saves as Aldbourne took command. After the break a Neil Burden penalty gave Shrewton the lead again but Hewlett netted for Aldbourne to give them a deserved share of the points. Newly promoted Raychem and Marlborough Town clashed at Kingsdown, victory going to Raychem by 1-0. Rick Casey gave Raychem the lead in the first half after a cross by Mick Stanley. The last 20 minutes of the game belonged to Marlborough who put Raychem under the cosh and were unlucky not to have shared the points. Devizes Town Reserves looked to have the better of Southbrook when they netted through Dave Walker midway through the second half but a last minute equaliser by Jeff Averies gave the home side a share of the points.
GPS kept up their 100 per cent record in Division Two with a 2-0 away win over Purton Reserves, Gary Faircloth netting in the first half and Chris Toomey after the break.Two goals by Brendan Graham and one each by Graham Mitchell and Simon Hancock gave Burmah Castrol a 4-1 away win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Stevens scoring for the home side. Cricklade Town continued their promising start at senior level by beating Warminster Town Reserves 3-0 at Warminster. Adam Giles scored after 20 minutes, Mark Bradley added the second with a long range chip on 40 minutes and Ian Ross headed in the third after the break. An own goal by Constantino and two Simon Broth helped Chippenham Town Reserves to a 3-1 win at Bromham, Martin Williams scoring for the home side.
In Division Three Paul Distill and Darren Cardus were on target for Raychem Reserves in their 2-0 at Biddestone. Corsham’s Neil Brown (2) and Neil Shardlow netted to give their side a 3-0 win over Sundstrand and Lee Curtis (2) and Andy Eatwell scored for Wroughton Reserves in their 3-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves. Chiseldon and Ferndale Rodbourne fought out a five goal thriller, victory going to Ferndale by 3-2, Matt Light and Andy Liddiard for Chisledon. The final game in the division between Highworth Athletic and Wootton Bassett Sports finished all square at one apiece.
In Division Four goals by Steve Gunn (2), Darren Higgs and a fine individual goal by Mark Dunne gave Blunsdon United a 4-2 win over Box Rovers. Strikes by Steve Minto and Ian Crockett were all in vain for Minety as visiting Bromham Reserves left with the points following a 5-2 win. West Swindon were convincing 5-0 winners away at Marlborough Town Reserves. There were 1-0 wins for both Malmesbury Vics Reserves and GPS Reserves, Malmesbury winning away at Burmah Castrol Reserves, whilst GPS defeated Sherston. Cricklade Town Reserves were 3-1 winners over Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
In Division One last season’s champions Shrewton United were surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw on their own ground by Aldbourne. Shrewton took an early lead through Martin Heather, Aldbourne levelled the scores with a strike by Jamie Little. Shrewton goalkeeper John Burton then kept his side in the game with a string of good saves as Aldbourne took command. After the break a Neil Burden penalty gave Shrewton the lead again but Hewlett netted for Aldbourne to give them a deserved share of the points. Newly promoted Raychem and Marlborough Town clashed at Kingsdown, victory going to Raychem by 1-0. Rick Casey gave Raychem the lead in the first half after a cross by Mick Stanley. The last 20 minutes of the game belonged to Marlborough who put Raychem under the cosh and were unlucky not to have shared the points. Devizes Town Reserves looked to have the better of Southbrook when they netted through Dave Walker midway through the second half but a last minute equaliser by Jeff Averies gave the home side a share of the points.
GPS kept up their 100 per cent record in Division Two with a 2-0 away win over Purton Reserves, Gary Faircloth netting in the first half and Chris Toomey after the break.Two goals by Brendan Graham and one each by Graham Mitchell and Simon Hancock gave Burmah Castrol a 4-1 away win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Stevens scoring for the home side. Cricklade Town continued their promising start at senior level by beating Warminster Town Reserves 3-0 at Warminster. Adam Giles scored after 20 minutes, Mark Bradley added the second with a long range chip on 40 minutes and Ian Ross headed in the third after the break. An own goal by Constantino and two Simon Broth helped Chippenham Town Reserves to a 3-1 win at Bromham, Martin Williams scoring for the home side.
In Division Three Paul Distill and Darren Cardus were on target for Raychem Reserves in their 2-0 at Biddestone. Corsham’s Neil Brown (2) and Neil Shardlow netted to give their side a 3-0 win over Sundstrand and Lee Curtis (2) and Andy Eatwell scored for Wroughton Reserves in their 3-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves. Chiseldon and Ferndale Rodbourne fought out a five goal thriller, victory going to Ferndale by 3-2, Matt Light and Andy Liddiard for Chisledon. The final game in the division between Highworth Athletic and Wootton Bassett Sports finished all square at one apiece.
In Division Four goals by Steve Gunn (2), Darren Higgs and a fine individual goal by Mark Dunne gave Blunsdon United a 4-2 win over Box Rovers. Strikes by Steve Minto and Ian Crockett were all in vain for Minety as visiting Bromham Reserves left with the points following a 5-2 win. West Swindon were convincing 5-0 winners away at Marlborough Town Reserves. There were 1-0 wins for both Malmesbury Vics Reserves and GPS Reserves, Malmesbury winning away at Burmah Castrol Reserves, whilst GPS defeated Sherston. Cricklade Town Reserves were 3-1 winners over Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Raychem 1 Marlborough Town 0
Shrewton Utd 2 Aldbourne 2
Southbrook 1 Devizes Town Res 1
Tisbury 1 Biddestone 1
Division 2
Bromham 1 Chippenham Town Res 3
Pewey Vale Res 1 Burmah Castrol 4
Purton Res 0 GPS 2
Warminster Town Res 0 Cricklade Town 3
Addkey Senior Cup Second Round
Dunbar Ath 2 Corsham Town 1
Wroughton 1 Melksham Town Res 2
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 0 Wroughton Res 3
Biddestone Res 0 Raychem res 2
Chiseldon 2 Ferndale Rodboourne 3
Corsham Town Res 3 Sunstrand 0
Highworth Ath 1 Wootton Bassett Sports 1
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 4 Box Rovers 2
Burmah Castrol Res 0 Malmesbury V Res 1
Cricklade Town Res 3 Dunbar Ath Res 1
GPS Res 1 Sherston 0
Marlborough Town Res 0 West Swindon 5
Minety 2 Bromham Res 5
Saturday 11th October 1997
Biddestone Take Over in Title Charge
There were plenty of goals in Division One with Raychem leading the way with a 6-2 away win over Aldbourne. The home side took an early lead through Parsons but Raychem hit back to score six times through Rick Casey (2), Ian Robinson (2) and Robbie Broadbanks (2), with Parsons netting a second for Aldbourne. Malmesbury Victoria moved into second place after beating last season’s champions Shrewton United 3-2 in an entertaining game. Shrewton netted first through Neil Burden before two goals by Ashley Willis and John Broadribb put the Vics 3-1 up. Adam Trigwell pulling a goal back for Shrewton. Goals by Hillier, Pearce and Brown gave Devizes Town Reserves a comfortable 3-0 win over Bradford. Marlborough Town are finding the going tough in Division One and remain pointless at the bottom of the table after their 5-1 home defeat by Wroughton. Paul Jardine (2), Tony Smith, Wyn Taylor and Tony Law on target for the visitors and Pete Wood netting for Marlborough. Corsham Town’s game against Tisbury United was postponed but they still managed to get in the news when it was announced that manager Pete Tripp had resigned after their Addkey Senior Cup defeat by Dunbar Athletic last weekend.
Highest scorers of the day were GPS in Division Two who beat Pewsey Vale Reserves to preserve their 100 per cent record after five games. Cricklade Town moved into second spot in the table after their 4-0 away win over Burmah Castrol. Ian Ross gave them the lead on the half four, Steve Avenell adding another 20 minutes into the second half. Adam Giles then scored twice late in the game to make sure of victory. Jay Richie and Jerry Thompson gave Bromham a 2-0 away win over Warminster Town Reserves and Chippenham Town Reserves left it late before beating Purton 2-1, Mark Cutter netting for Purton and Matt Partley and Ken Cartiledge scoring in the last ten minutes for Chippenham.
There was an exciting tie in the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup, Blunsdon United getting the better of the unbeaten Division Three leaders Down Ampney 3-2 after extra time. Steve Gunn scoring twice and Wayne Compton scoring the winner in the second period of extra time. Minety beat Sunstrand 4-1, Ian Crockett, Willie Wood, Mark Ashby and Richard Ponting on target for Minety.
A hat-trick by Martin Dunn and a goal by Carl Savoury gave Raychem Reserves a 4-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves in Division Three. A goal in each half by Kevin Cook and Ian Leonard gave Wroughton Reserves a 2-0 win over Highworth Athletic.
There were goals galore at Cricklade in Division Four where the home side ran out winners against Burmah Castrol Reserves 5-3, Gary Baverstock (2), Steve Wills, Andrew Peglar and Keith Norman the Cricklade scorers. West Swindon also scored five against Malmesbury Vics Reserves who replied once, Brett Goodson, Neil Parsons, Danny Robinson, Paul Thorpe and Mark Smyth all scoring a goal apiece.
Highest scorers of the day were GPS in Division Two who beat Pewsey Vale Reserves to preserve their 100 per cent record after five games. Cricklade Town moved into second spot in the table after their 4-0 away win over Burmah Castrol. Ian Ross gave them the lead on the half four, Steve Avenell adding another 20 minutes into the second half. Adam Giles then scored twice late in the game to make sure of victory. Jay Richie and Jerry Thompson gave Bromham a 2-0 away win over Warminster Town Reserves and Chippenham Town Reserves left it late before beating Purton 2-1, Mark Cutter netting for Purton and Matt Partley and Ken Cartiledge scoring in the last ten minutes for Chippenham.
There was an exciting tie in the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup, Blunsdon United getting the better of the unbeaten Division Three leaders Down Ampney 3-2 after extra time. Steve Gunn scoring twice and Wayne Compton scoring the winner in the second period of extra time. Minety beat Sunstrand 4-1, Ian Crockett, Willie Wood, Mark Ashby and Richard Ponting on target for Minety.
A hat-trick by Martin Dunn and a goal by Carl Savoury gave Raychem Reserves a 4-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves in Division Three. A goal in each half by Kevin Cook and Ian Leonard gave Wroughton Reserves a 2-0 win over Highworth Athletic.
There were goals galore at Cricklade in Division Four where the home side ran out winners against Burmah Castrol Reserves 5-3, Gary Baverstock (2), Steve Wills, Andrew Peglar and Keith Norman the Cricklade scorers. West Swindon also scored five against Malmesbury Vics Reserves who replied once, Brett Goodson, Neil Parsons, Danny Robinson, Paul Thorpe and Mark Smyth all scoring a goal apiece.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Raychem 6
Biddestone 5 Southbrook 2
Corsham Town v Tisbury – Postponed
Devizes Town Res 3 Bradford Town 0
Malmesbury Vics 3 Shrewton Utd 2
Marlborough Town 1 Wroughton 5
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 0 Cricklade Town 4
Chippenham Town Res 2 Purton Res 1
GPS 8 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Melksham Town Res 6 Dunbar Ath 0
Warminster Town Res 0 Bromham 2
Division 3
Ferndale Rodbourne 1 Biddestone Res 4
Raychem Res 4 Aldbourne Res 0
Wootton Bassett Sports 2 Chiseldon 1
Wroughton Res 2 Highworth Ath 0
Division 4
Box Rovers 3 Marlborough Town Res 2
Bromham Res 4 Ashton Keynes 0
Cricklade T Res 5 Burmah Castrol Res 3
Dunbar Ath Res 3 Sherston Town 1
West Swindon 5 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Fountain Trophies Junior Cup
First Round
Sunstrand 1 Minety 4
Second Round
Blunsdon Utd 3 Down Ampney 2 (aet)
Saturday 18th October 1997
Marlborough hit by Shrewton comeback
Marlborough Town promoted from Division Two last season looked to be heading for their first Division One victory when leading by 2-0 at half time against Shrewton United. However, it was not to be as last season’s champions fought back after the break to run out winners by 3-2. Richard Jackson and Ian Bevan scoring for Marlborough and Micky Bell (2) and Andy Williams scoring Shrewton’s second haf goals. Malmesbury Vics moved to the top of the Division One table with a 1-0 win over Aldbourne to maintain their 100 per cent record from five games. In a scrappy game, Aldbourne had a great chance to equalise a first half goal by Ashley Willis when they were awarded a penalty five minutes from time but Vics keeper Graham Jones saved his sides blushes with a good stop. Southbrook moved into third place with a 2-0 win over Wroughton. Nigel Shepherd scored his first goal for the club and Sean Clarke added a second with a spectacular overhead kick. Raychem and Devizes Town Reserves shared six goals in an exciting game with Devizes taking a 3-2 lead ten minutes from time but the home side equalised five minutes later to share the points. Ian Robinson, Rob Broadbanks and Mark Smith were on target for Raychem and Jamie Gale (2) and Andy Williams for Devizes. Corsham took the lead after 20 minutes through Dave Turner at Biddestone, the home side equalised ten minutes later through an own goal by White. Luke Chapman regained the lead for Corsham but with 15 minutes to go Simon Hillier levelled the scores again. In the other game in the division Bradford town were 2-0 home winners over Tisbury.
In Division Two GPS hung on to their 100 per cent record with a 4-3 win over Chippenham Town Reserves. Neil Edwards and Simon Wight scored a couple of goals each for the victors. Burmah Castrol beat bottom club Purton Reseves by 5-0, Stuart Phillips helping himself to four goals and Phil Tweed netting a fifth. Pewsey Vale Reserves did well to beat Dunbar Athletic 4-2 on their own ground. Neil Stephens gave Pewsey an interval lead but Dunbar netted twice after the break to go in front. Chris Elms, Richard Titmus and Adam Johnson struck again for Pewsey to give them a surprise victory. Cricklade retained their unbeaten record with a 3-1 win over Bromham. Adam Giles and Steve Avenell gave Cricklade a 2-0 lead at the break. Giles adding another after the restart. Cricklade then had Dave parker sent off and their ten men came under strong pressure. David Beal pulled a goal back and Cricklade keeper Andy Robins made a string of good saves to keep their lead intact. Warminster Town Reserves were 2-1 winners away at Melksham Town Reserves.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney made it five wins out of five with a 3-0 away victory over Aldbourne Reserves. Jimmy Wright (2) and Warwick Burnett the scorers. Wroughton Reserves accounted for Wootton Bassett Sports with the days highest score, 6-1. Substitute Steve Westell scored twice and Kevin Cook, Lee Curtis, Dave Chapman and Paul Rideout added singles. There were also wins for Chiseldon, Ferndale Rodbourne and Biddestone Reserves. Chiseldon saw off visitors Raychem Reserves at the Rec with a 3-1 winning margin, Biddestone hit five away at Highworth Athletic, the home side getting just the one. Meanwhile Ferndale Rodbounre had an enjoyable afternoon at Corsham’s Southbank ground, hitting four without reply.
Division Four newcomers Cricklade Town Reserves remain at the top of the section following a 2-1 away win at Bromham Reserves, Martin Swadden and Steve Saunders scoring for Cricklade. Goals by Willie Wood and Mark Fairbanks earned Minety a point in a 2-2 draw away at Marshfield and Ashton Keynes scored a 5-1 success over Dunbar Athletic Reserves, Simon Hayes (3), Mark Bartlett and Mark Newton on target for Ashton Keynes. Marlborough Town Reserves and West Swindon both picked up 1-0 wins against Blunsdon United and Burmah Castrol Reserves respectively. GPS Reserves were 3-1 winners away at Box Rovers whilst Sherston and Malmesbury Vics Reserves shared six goals and went home with a point each.
In Division Two GPS hung on to their 100 per cent record with a 4-3 win over Chippenham Town Reserves. Neil Edwards and Simon Wight scored a couple of goals each for the victors. Burmah Castrol beat bottom club Purton Reseves by 5-0, Stuart Phillips helping himself to four goals and Phil Tweed netting a fifth. Pewsey Vale Reserves did well to beat Dunbar Athletic 4-2 on their own ground. Neil Stephens gave Pewsey an interval lead but Dunbar netted twice after the break to go in front. Chris Elms, Richard Titmus and Adam Johnson struck again for Pewsey to give them a surprise victory. Cricklade retained their unbeaten record with a 3-1 win over Bromham. Adam Giles and Steve Avenell gave Cricklade a 2-0 lead at the break. Giles adding another after the restart. Cricklade then had Dave parker sent off and their ten men came under strong pressure. David Beal pulled a goal back and Cricklade keeper Andy Robins made a string of good saves to keep their lead intact. Warminster Town Reserves were 2-1 winners away at Melksham Town Reserves.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney made it five wins out of five with a 3-0 away victory over Aldbourne Reserves. Jimmy Wright (2) and Warwick Burnett the scorers. Wroughton Reserves accounted for Wootton Bassett Sports with the days highest score, 6-1. Substitute Steve Westell scored twice and Kevin Cook, Lee Curtis, Dave Chapman and Paul Rideout added singles. There were also wins for Chiseldon, Ferndale Rodbourne and Biddestone Reserves. Chiseldon saw off visitors Raychem Reserves at the Rec with a 3-1 winning margin, Biddestone hit five away at Highworth Athletic, the home side getting just the one. Meanwhile Ferndale Rodbounre had an enjoyable afternoon at Corsham’s Southbank ground, hitting four without reply.
Division Four newcomers Cricklade Town Reserves remain at the top of the section following a 2-1 away win at Bromham Reserves, Martin Swadden and Steve Saunders scoring for Cricklade. Goals by Willie Wood and Mark Fairbanks earned Minety a point in a 2-2 draw away at Marshfield and Ashton Keynes scored a 5-1 success over Dunbar Athletic Reserves, Simon Hayes (3), Mark Bartlett and Mark Newton on target for Ashton Keynes. Marlborough Town Reserves and West Swindon both picked up 1-0 wins against Blunsdon United and Burmah Castrol Reserves respectively. GPS Reserves were 3-1 winners away at Box Rovers whilst Sherston and Malmesbury Vics Reserves shared six goals and went home with a point each.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Corsham Town 2
Bradford Town 2 Tisbury 0
Malmesbury Vics 1 Aldbourne 0
Marlborough Town 2 Shrewton Utd 3
Raychem 3 Devizes Town Res 3
Southbrook 2 Wroughton 0
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 5 Purton Res 0
Cricklade Town 3 Bromham 1
Dunbar Athletic 2 Pewsey Vale Res 4
GPS 4 Chippenham Town Res 2
Melksham Town Res 1 Warminster T Res 2
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 0 Down Ampney 3
Chiseldon 3 Raychem Res 1
Corsham T Res 0 Ferndale Rodbourne 4
Highworth Athletic 1 Biddestone Res 5
Wroughton Res W. Bassett Sports 1
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 5 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Blunsdon Utd 0 Marlborough Town Res 1
Box Rovers 1 GPS Res 3
Bromham Res 1 Cricklade Town Res 2
Marshfield 2 Minety 2
Sherston 3 Malmesbury Vics 3
West Swindon 1 Burmah Castrol Res 0
Saturday 25th October 1997
Marlborough clinch welcome first point
Marlborough Town turned in the performance of the day in the Skurray’s Wiltshire League by holding leaders Malmesbury Victoria to a goal-less draw. It was Marlborough’s first point of the season in Division One at their seventh attempt. By no means outplayed, Marlborough held their own and at times looked the better side, Malmesbury were unlucky in the first half with a good effort that hit the woodwork. Both Biddestone and Southbrook failed to take advantage of the leaders’ dropped points. Second placed Biddestone were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Bradford Town, Simon Hillier netting for Biddestone, and third in the table Southbrook were beaten 3-1 at Corsham Town. Corsham took the lead on the stroke of half-time with a goal by Rob Humphries, the Swindon side equalising 15 minutes into the second half through Geoff Averies. Frankie Coleman then took the honours with two late goals to give his side victory. Tisbury United registered a 3-1 home win over Raychem thanks to two penalties from Paul Britten and a strike by Darren Hawkins. Wroughton at home to Aldbourne, were 2-1 down at the break but their half time cuppa worked wonders in the second half when they netted six times to run out winners by 7-2, Tony Smith helping himself to five goals and Paul Jardine and Lee Curtis one apiece.
The top of the table clash in Division Two resulted in a 3-2 victory for Cricklade over GPS who had won all their six previous games. Cricklade gave their opponents a good start after three minutes when Rodney Back headed into his own net. GPS went further ahead through Gary Faircloth who latched onto a long clearance to add a second. Ten minutes before the break Steve Avenell reduced the arrears from 18 yards to put Cricklade back in contention. A 25-yard free kick by Danny Carter levelled the scores and Adam Giles scored the winner shortly after, his 20th goal of the season in all competitions. Goals by Vinnie Anderson, Phil Clayton and Lee Bromley gave Melksham Town Reserves a 3-1 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Chris Elms scoring for the home side. Chippenham Town Reserves left it late to beat Burmah Castrol by 4-1, Martin Phillips, Mark Jago, Simon Brothwell and Alan Newman scoring for the home side, their last three goals coming late in the game. In the other game in the division, Bromham were 4-1 home winners over Dunbar Athletic.
Last season’s Division One champions Shrewton United trounced Second Division Purton Reserves by 12-1 in the Addkey Senior Cup, Martin Heather (3), Neil Burden (3), Micky Bull (2), Dave Foot, Anton Brownless and Stuart Mulford were the Shrewton scorers.
In Division Three Down Ampney kept up their 100 per cent record with a 5-2 win over Ferdale Rodbourne, Jimmy Wright (2), Robbie Goulding, Justin Lowe and Adam Ockwell on target. Last season’s champions Chiseldon gained their third win of the season, defeating Sunstrand by 3-2, Mark Williams (2) and Lee Porter the Chiseldon scorers. Wootton Bassett Sports gained a 4-2 win over Corsham Town Reserves, Kevin Bray (2), Kenny Regan and Brett Reynolds scoring for Bassett. The game between Raychem Reserves and Biddestone reserves failed to see a goal whilst just one goal was enough to give Aldbourne Reserves a win over Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four the top two clubs, GPS Reserves and Cricklade Reserves, also clashed as did their senior sides and Cricklade again came out on top winning 3-1, Steve Willey, Dave Parker and Martin Swaddon the Cricklade scorers. West Swindon gained a useful 3-1 away win at Box thanks to goals by Matt Light (2) and Neil Parsons. Minety also picked up a useful three points with a 3-2 win over neighbours Blunsdon United, Andy Smith (2) and Steve Minto the scorers. Marshfield and Sherston Town drew 1-1 and it was the same score at Burmah Castrol Reserves where Ashton Keynes were the visitors. It was also 1-1 at Dunbar Athletic Reserves where Marlborough Town Reserves were the opponents. In the other game in the division, Malmesbury Victoria Reserves hit three without reply at home to Bromham Reserves.
The top of the table clash in Division Two resulted in a 3-2 victory for Cricklade over GPS who had won all their six previous games. Cricklade gave their opponents a good start after three minutes when Rodney Back headed into his own net. GPS went further ahead through Gary Faircloth who latched onto a long clearance to add a second. Ten minutes before the break Steve Avenell reduced the arrears from 18 yards to put Cricklade back in contention. A 25-yard free kick by Danny Carter levelled the scores and Adam Giles scored the winner shortly after, his 20th goal of the season in all competitions. Goals by Vinnie Anderson, Phil Clayton and Lee Bromley gave Melksham Town Reserves a 3-1 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Chris Elms scoring for the home side. Chippenham Town Reserves left it late to beat Burmah Castrol by 4-1, Martin Phillips, Mark Jago, Simon Brothwell and Alan Newman scoring for the home side, their last three goals coming late in the game. In the other game in the division, Bromham were 4-1 home winners over Dunbar Athletic.
Last season’s Division One champions Shrewton United trounced Second Division Purton Reserves by 12-1 in the Addkey Senior Cup, Martin Heather (3), Neil Burden (3), Micky Bull (2), Dave Foot, Anton Brownless and Stuart Mulford were the Shrewton scorers.
In Division Three Down Ampney kept up their 100 per cent record with a 5-2 win over Ferdale Rodbourne, Jimmy Wright (2), Robbie Goulding, Justin Lowe and Adam Ockwell on target. Last season’s champions Chiseldon gained their third win of the season, defeating Sunstrand by 3-2, Mark Williams (2) and Lee Porter the Chiseldon scorers. Wootton Bassett Sports gained a 4-2 win over Corsham Town Reserves, Kevin Bray (2), Kenny Regan and Brett Reynolds scoring for Bassett. The game between Raychem Reserves and Biddestone reserves failed to see a goal whilst just one goal was enough to give Aldbourne Reserves a win over Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four the top two clubs, GPS Reserves and Cricklade Reserves, also clashed as did their senior sides and Cricklade again came out on top winning 3-1, Steve Willey, Dave Parker and Martin Swaddon the Cricklade scorers. West Swindon gained a useful 3-1 away win at Box thanks to goals by Matt Light (2) and Neil Parsons. Minety also picked up a useful three points with a 3-2 win over neighbours Blunsdon United, Andy Smith (2) and Steve Minto the scorers. Marshfield and Sherston Town drew 1-1 and it was the same score at Burmah Castrol Reserves where Ashton Keynes were the visitors. It was also 1-1 at Dunbar Athletic Reserves where Marlborough Town Reserves were the opponents. In the other game in the division, Malmesbury Victoria Reserves hit three without reply at home to Bromham Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 1 Bradford Town 1
Corsham Town 3 Southbrook 1
Marlborough Town 0 Malmesbury Victoria 0
Tisbury United 3 Raychem 1
Wroughton 7 Aldbourne 2
Division 2
Bromham 4 Dunbar Athletic 1
Chippenham Town Res 4 Burmah Castrol 1
Cricklade Town 3 GPS 2
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Melksham Town Res 3
Addkey Senior Cup First Round
Purton Res 1 Shrewton Utd 12
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 1 Highworth Ath 0
Down Ampney 5 Ferndale Rodbourne 2
Raychem Res 0 Biddestone Res 0
Sunstrand 2 Chiseldon 3
W. Bassett Sports 4 Corsham Town Res 2
Division 4
Box Rovers 1 West Swindon 3
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Ashton Keynes 1
Dunbar Ath Res 1 Marlborough T Res 1
GPS Res 1 Cricklade Town Res 3
Malmesbury Vics Res 3 Bromham Res 0
Marshfield 1 Sherston Town 1
Minety 3 Blunsdon Utd 2
Saturday 1st November 1997
Danny’s double sets up victory for Town
Two goals by Bradford Town’s Danny Reeves in the first half provided the shock result of the day in Division One when league leaders Malmesbury Victoria were unable to peg back the two early goals and suffered their first defeat of the season. Corsham Town, a couple of points behind in third spot, failed to take advantage of the leaders’ slip up and were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom club Aldbourne. Corsham’s equaliser came from Paul Sanderson ten minutes from time. Devizes Town Reserves were 2-1 home winners over Raychem. After a goalless first 45 minutes Devizes took the lead through Elliott Williams, Raychem equalising with a penalty by Rich Casey. Two minutes later Andy Stone scored the winning goal to give Devizes the points. Champions Shrewton United scored the only goal of the game against Tisbury United, Dean Foot netting 15 minutes from time to move them midway up the table. After getting that first point the week before Marlborough were brought back down to earth, going down 3-0 away against Wroughton at the Weir Field. Tony Smith set Wroughton on their way with a goal in the first half and further goals in the second half through Lee Curtis and a Paul Jardine penalty completed the scoring.
Second in the table Biddestone were in action in the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup, defeating Second Division Warminster Town Reserves 5-0 on their own ground, Simon Hillier on target with four goals and Stuart Greenwood with one. Second Division GPS beat Southbrook from Division One by 3-1. Simon Wright and Neil Edwards gave GPS a two-goal lead, Robert Murdoch pulling a goal back for Southbrook just before the break, Edwards then gave GPS a two-goal cushion after the interval by adding a third. Southbrook then had a great chance to reduce the arrears again, but Sean Clarke missed from the penalty spot.
In Division Two leaders Cricklade Town remain unbeaten after sharing the points in a 2-2 draw at Bromham. Lee Marshall and Mark Bradley gave the visitors a two goal lead, Dalen Gleed pulling a goal back for Bromham on the stroke of half time. In an exciting second half Martin Williams levelled 15 minutes from time but Cricklade hung on for a point. The all Swindon clash between Burmah Castrol and Dunbar Athletic resulted in a 4-0 win for Burmah, Stuart Phillips grabbing a hat-trick and Paul Donelly adding a fourth. The bottom of the table clash at Pewsey, where Purton reserves were the visitors, resulted in a win the home side by 1-0, scored by Neil Stevens after 35 minutes.
Down Ampney made it seven wins out of seven in Division Three when they defeated Raychem reserves 4-1. Visitors Raychem went a goal up after two minutes but after Martin Fairchild equalised the result was never in doubt as Jason Edwards and a Jimmy Wright penalty plus a further goal from Fairchild ensured Ampney’s 100 per cent record. Goals by Steve Heeley (2) and Kevin Brown gave Corsham Town Reserves a 3-1 win over Aldbourne Reserves. Biddestone Reserves were 1-0 winners over visitors Wroughton Reserves.
In Division Four leaders Cricklade Town were surprisingly beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Marshfield. John Boatman and Gary Pearce giving the visitors a two goal lead, Keith Norman pulling a goal back. Marlborough Town Reserves shared six goals with Malmesbury Vics Reserves, Nick Fraser (2) and Richard Maynard the Marlborough scorers. Dunbar Athletic Reserves scored a goal at each end in their 1-1 draw with Bromham Reserves, Perrez netting for Dunbar and Dave Smith scoring the own goal.
Second in the table Biddestone were in action in the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup, defeating Second Division Warminster Town Reserves 5-0 on their own ground, Simon Hillier on target with four goals and Stuart Greenwood with one. Second Division GPS beat Southbrook from Division One by 3-1. Simon Wright and Neil Edwards gave GPS a two-goal lead, Robert Murdoch pulling a goal back for Southbrook just before the break, Edwards then gave GPS a two-goal cushion after the interval by adding a third. Southbrook then had a great chance to reduce the arrears again, but Sean Clarke missed from the penalty spot.
In Division Two leaders Cricklade Town remain unbeaten after sharing the points in a 2-2 draw at Bromham. Lee Marshall and Mark Bradley gave the visitors a two goal lead, Dalen Gleed pulling a goal back for Bromham on the stroke of half time. In an exciting second half Martin Williams levelled 15 minutes from time but Cricklade hung on for a point. The all Swindon clash between Burmah Castrol and Dunbar Athletic resulted in a 4-0 win for Burmah, Stuart Phillips grabbing a hat-trick and Paul Donelly adding a fourth. The bottom of the table clash at Pewsey, where Purton reserves were the visitors, resulted in a win the home side by 1-0, scored by Neil Stevens after 35 minutes.
Down Ampney made it seven wins out of seven in Division Three when they defeated Raychem reserves 4-1. Visitors Raychem went a goal up after two minutes but after Martin Fairchild equalised the result was never in doubt as Jason Edwards and a Jimmy Wright penalty plus a further goal from Fairchild ensured Ampney’s 100 per cent record. Goals by Steve Heeley (2) and Kevin Brown gave Corsham Town Reserves a 3-1 win over Aldbourne Reserves. Biddestone Reserves were 1-0 winners over visitors Wroughton Reserves.
In Division Four leaders Cricklade Town were surprisingly beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Marshfield. John Boatman and Gary Pearce giving the visitors a two goal lead, Keith Norman pulling a goal back. Marlborough Town Reserves shared six goals with Malmesbury Vics Reserves, Nick Fraser (2) and Richard Maynard the Marlborough scorers. Dunbar Athletic Reserves scored a goal at each end in their 1-1 draw with Bromham Reserves, Perrez netting for Dunbar and Dave Smith scoring the own goal.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Corsham Town 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Raychem 1
Malmesbury Vics 0 Bradford Town 2
Shrewton Utd 1 Tisbury 0
Wroughton 3 Marlborough Town 0
Division 2
Bromham 2 Cricklade Town 2
Burmah Castrol 4 Dunbar Ath 0
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Purton Res 0
Addkey Senior Cup Second Round
GPS 3 Southbrook 1
Warminster Town Res 0 Biddestone 5
Division 3
Biddestone Res 1 Wroughton Res 0
Corsham Town Res 3 Aldbourne Res 1
Down Ampney 4 Raychem Res 1
Division 4
Cricklade Town Res 1 Marshfield 2
Dunbar Ath Res 1 Bromham Res 1
Marlborough T Res 3 Malmesbury V Res 3
Saturday 8th November 1997
Strugglers surprise leaders
Outstanding result of the day was in Division Three where bottom club Sunstrand registered their first win of the season against league leaders Down Ampney , winning by 2-1. Down Ampney who had won all their previous seven games, found themselves a goal down from a strike by Martin Hall but fought back to equalise through Jimmy Wright. Sunstrand broke away in the last five minutes to score the winner through Ian Starkey.
Division One leaders Malmesbury Vics resumed their winning ways after a couple of indifferent results when they beat Raychem on their own ground by 2-1. Ashley Willis Malmesbury’s top marksmen and Mike Langley scored for the leaders and Wayne Glastonbury netted for the home side. Corsham Town also regained their form beating Wroughton by 5-2. Luke Chapman gave Corsham the lead early in the game, Stuart kinne adding two more before the break. In the second half Wroughton fought back to reduce the arrears with goals by Criddle and Brown but Skinner then completed his hat-trick for Corsham and Rob Humphries added a fifth late in the game. Marlborough Town picked up their second point of the campaign with a 2-2 draw against Tisbury United. Ivan Welfare gave Tisbury a first half lead, Wayne Presley netting twice after the break to put Marlborough in front. Paul Britton levelled the scores with ten minutes to go. Marlborough were awarded a penalty but Presley squandered the chance. Devizes Town Reserves beat Shrewton United 3-1 with goals from Phil Romans (2) and Elliott Williams.
Division Two leaders Cricklade Town dropped a couple of valuable points when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippenham Town Reserves. Cricklade fell behind after 15 minutes to a goal by Simon Brothwell and had to wait until midway through the second half for an equaliser when a cross was turned into his own net by a Chippenham defender. GPS took advantage of Cricklade’s dropped points to go top of the table on goal difference when they beat Warminster Town Reserves by 3-1. Neil Edwards gave GPS the lead, Laidlaw equalising for Warminster. With the game looking set for a draw Simon Wright and John Peters netted in the last eight minutes to give the Swindon side victory. Bromham defeated bottom side Purton Reserves 2-1 whilst Melksham Town Reserves were 2-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic. Pewsey Vale Reserves won for the second consecutive week with a narrow 3-2 success away at Burmah Castrol.
In the Second Round of the Addkey Senior Cup, Bradford Town were 1-0 winners over Aldbourne to progress through to the last eight.
With Down Ampney losing the other sides in Division Three were looking to close the gap to the leaders. Wroughton Reserves were held 2-2 by Corsham Town Reserves, Heeney and Harris netting for Wroughton and Bolland and Trainer for Corsham. Goals by Dave Ferris and John Gibb gave Biddestone Reserves a 2-0 win over Wootton Bassett Sports to put them level on points with Wroughton. Joint highest scorers of the day were Ferndale Rodbourne who beat Raychem Reserves by 5-0, Curtis Arnold (2), Wayne Long (2) and Steve Shaw on target for the home side. The other game in the division saw Aldbourne Reserves and Chisledon share six goals and the points.
In the top of the table clash in Division Four second placed West Swindon took over the lead after beating Cricklade Town Reserves by 2-1. Neil Parsons gave West Swindon an early lead, Martin Swatton equalising for Cricklade just before the break. Mark Smyth scored what proved to be the winning goal in the second half. Ashton Keynes and neighbours Minety shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Andy Smith gave Minety an interval lead but after the break Mark Bartlett levelled the scores and with five minutes to go Ashton Keynes should have taken all three points, but Andy Newton’s penalty was saved by Minety keeper Christian Alba. There were more draws in the division as Box Rovers and Bromham drew 2-2, as did Sherston Town and Marlborough Town Reserves. Biggest winners of the day in the division were Blunsdon United who hit four unanswered goals at home to Burmah Castrol Reserves.
Division One leaders Malmesbury Vics resumed their winning ways after a couple of indifferent results when they beat Raychem on their own ground by 2-1. Ashley Willis Malmesbury’s top marksmen and Mike Langley scored for the leaders and Wayne Glastonbury netted for the home side. Corsham Town also regained their form beating Wroughton by 5-2. Luke Chapman gave Corsham the lead early in the game, Stuart kinne adding two more before the break. In the second half Wroughton fought back to reduce the arrears with goals by Criddle and Brown but Skinner then completed his hat-trick for Corsham and Rob Humphries added a fifth late in the game. Marlborough Town picked up their second point of the campaign with a 2-2 draw against Tisbury United. Ivan Welfare gave Tisbury a first half lead, Wayne Presley netting twice after the break to put Marlborough in front. Paul Britton levelled the scores with ten minutes to go. Marlborough were awarded a penalty but Presley squandered the chance. Devizes Town Reserves beat Shrewton United 3-1 with goals from Phil Romans (2) and Elliott Williams.
Division Two leaders Cricklade Town dropped a couple of valuable points when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippenham Town Reserves. Cricklade fell behind after 15 minutes to a goal by Simon Brothwell and had to wait until midway through the second half for an equaliser when a cross was turned into his own net by a Chippenham defender. GPS took advantage of Cricklade’s dropped points to go top of the table on goal difference when they beat Warminster Town Reserves by 3-1. Neil Edwards gave GPS the lead, Laidlaw equalising for Warminster. With the game looking set for a draw Simon Wright and John Peters netted in the last eight minutes to give the Swindon side victory. Bromham defeated bottom side Purton Reserves 2-1 whilst Melksham Town Reserves were 2-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic. Pewsey Vale Reserves won for the second consecutive week with a narrow 3-2 success away at Burmah Castrol.
In the Second Round of the Addkey Senior Cup, Bradford Town were 1-0 winners over Aldbourne to progress through to the last eight.
With Down Ampney losing the other sides in Division Three were looking to close the gap to the leaders. Wroughton Reserves were held 2-2 by Corsham Town Reserves, Heeney and Harris netting for Wroughton and Bolland and Trainer for Corsham. Goals by Dave Ferris and John Gibb gave Biddestone Reserves a 2-0 win over Wootton Bassett Sports to put them level on points with Wroughton. Joint highest scorers of the day were Ferndale Rodbourne who beat Raychem Reserves by 5-0, Curtis Arnold (2), Wayne Long (2) and Steve Shaw on target for the home side. The other game in the division saw Aldbourne Reserves and Chisledon share six goals and the points.
In the top of the table clash in Division Four second placed West Swindon took over the lead after beating Cricklade Town Reserves by 2-1. Neil Parsons gave West Swindon an early lead, Martin Swatton equalising for Cricklade just before the break. Mark Smyth scored what proved to be the winning goal in the second half. Ashton Keynes and neighbours Minety shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Andy Smith gave Minety an interval lead but after the break Mark Bartlett levelled the scores and with five minutes to go Ashton Keynes should have taken all three points, but Andy Newton’s penalty was saved by Minety keeper Christian Alba. There were more draws in the division as Box Rovers and Bromham drew 2-2, as did Sherston Town and Marlborough Town Reserves. Biggest winners of the day in the division were Blunsdon United who hit four unanswered goals at home to Burmah Castrol Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Corsham Town 5 Wroughton 2
Devizes Town Res 3 Shrewton Utd 1
Marlborough Town 2 Tisbury Utd 2
Raychem 1 Malmesbury Vics 2
Division 2
Bromham 2 Purton Res 1
Burmah Castrol 2 Pewsey Vale Res 3
Cricklade Town 1 Chippenham T Res 1
Dunbar ATh 0 Melksham Town Res 2
GPS 3 Warminster Town Res 1
Addkey Senior Cup Second Round
Bradford Town 1 Aldbourne 0
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 3 Chiseldon 3
Biddestone Res 2 W. Bassett Sports 0
Ferndale Rodbourne 5 Raychem Res 0
Sunstrand 2 Down Ampney 1
Wroughton 2 Corsham Town Res 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 1 Minety 1
Blunsdon Utd 4 Burmah Castrol Res 0
Box Rovers 2 Bromham 2
Sherston 2 Marlborough Town Res 2
West Swindon 2 Cricklade T Res 1
Saturday 15th November 1997
Aldbourne claim first victory
After a desperate start to the season Aldbourne, bottom of Division One registered their first victory of the season when they defeated Southbrook 5-2. Tony Price gave Aldbourne a first half lead, with Mark Bennett adding a second and third after the break. Steve Titchener netted a fourth before James Toomey and Jason Daley pulled a couple of goals back for Southbrook. Jamie little completed the scoring by adding a fifth for Aldbourne late in the game. It was all change at the top where Biddestone beat leaders Malmesbury Vics 3-0 to relegate them to second spot. Corsham Town are the new leaders after their 6-0 win over Tisbury United with Biddestone staying third. Two goals, one from the penalty spot, by Spencer Clifford and one from Simon Hillier gave Biddestone a three-goal lead against the Vics at the interval, the second half remaining goal-less. There was no hint of the goal glut at Corsham in the first 45 minutes when Luke Chapman gave the home side a 1-0 goal lead. After the break goals came at regular intervals through Frankie Coleman, Rob Humphreys (2), Stuart Skinner and substitute Dave Turner. Wroughton also found their shooting boots, defeating Raychem 7-1. Raychem took an early lead through Mark Ayres, Wroughton fighting back to lead 3-1 at the break. The visitors scored four further goals in the second half to run out comfortable winners. Gavin Wilkie (2), Tony Smith (2), Tony Law, Darren Furnell and Paul Jardine were the Wroughton scorers. Shrewton United were 1-0 winners at Bradford Town, Andrew Hughes, in his first game for the senior side, scoring the only goal in a close fought contest.
In the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup Cricklade beat Bromham 2-0. A far post header by Adam Giles after 20 minutes and a Lee Marshall tap-in 15 minutes later was enough to put the home side into the next round despite a penalty miss by Marshall. In the other second round tie, Devizes Town Reserves beat Pewsey Vale Reserves 2-1 after extra time. With the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes a penalty by Andy Stone in the second period of extra-time clinched the tie for Devizes. Earlier Matt Messenger had netted for Pewsey and Stone for Devizes.
Division Two leaders GPS were surprisingly beaten on their own ground 2-0 by Burmah Castrol, Brendon Graham netting twice in the second half. Bottom clubs Purton Reserves and Dunbar Athletic met at the Red House, Dunbar running out winners 3-0 thanks to strikes from Andy Jarmey, Steve Thomas and Nick Johnson. A hat-trick by Roger Longjohn and a goal from Simon Brothwell gave Chippenham Town Reserves a comfortable 4-1 win over Warminster.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney, whose 100 per cent record was dented by bottom club Sunstrand last week, looked to be heading for another disaster, going three goals down in the opening 20 minutes against Biddestone Reserves, but a penalty from Jimmy Wright and second half goals by Robbie Goulding, Jason Edwards, Errol Johnson and an own goal gave the leaders a 5-3 victory. Dave Downing (2) and Steve Ferris netted for Biddestone. Sunstrand failed to keep up the promise shown last week and were beaten 4-2 at home by Wootton Bassett Sports. Wroughton Reserves beat Ferndale Rodbourne 4-1, Graham Macbeth, Lee Curtis, Andy Eatwell and David Chapman on target for Wroughton and Aaron Hellawell for the visitors.
In Division Four leaders West Swindon were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by GPS Reserves and second placed Cricklade Reserves were also beaten, going down 3-1 to Burmah Castrol Reserves. Box Rovers were the day’s joint top scorers, beating Malmesbury Vics Reserves 8-2 on their own ground. Gordon Wiltshire (3), Pete Brock (3), Ben Savoury and John Cook scored with Vics replying through Vines and Searle. Blunsdon also had a big win, defeating Ashton Keynes 6-2 at Sutton Park.
The Fountain Trophies Cup provided the match which saw another side hit eight goals, Highworth Athletic hitting eight unanswered goals away at Bromham Reserves in a second round tie. In the same round, Marlborough Town Reserves beat Raychem Reserves 4-2; Justin Guarnieri (2), Mark Fraser and Steve Foster the Marlborough scorers. Aldbourne Reserves were 5-3 winners away at Minety, Andy Smith, Willie Wood and Matt Weaven with the Minety goals, whilst Marshfield progressed to round three with a 2-0 win at Sherston. In a first round tie, Corsham Town Reserves were 3-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
In the second round of the Addkey Senior Cup Cricklade beat Bromham 2-0. A far post header by Adam Giles after 20 minutes and a Lee Marshall tap-in 15 minutes later was enough to put the home side into the next round despite a penalty miss by Marshall. In the other second round tie, Devizes Town Reserves beat Pewsey Vale Reserves 2-1 after extra time. With the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes a penalty by Andy Stone in the second period of extra-time clinched the tie for Devizes. Earlier Matt Messenger had netted for Pewsey and Stone for Devizes.
Division Two leaders GPS were surprisingly beaten on their own ground 2-0 by Burmah Castrol, Brendon Graham netting twice in the second half. Bottom clubs Purton Reserves and Dunbar Athletic met at the Red House, Dunbar running out winners 3-0 thanks to strikes from Andy Jarmey, Steve Thomas and Nick Johnson. A hat-trick by Roger Longjohn and a goal from Simon Brothwell gave Chippenham Town Reserves a comfortable 4-1 win over Warminster.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney, whose 100 per cent record was dented by bottom club Sunstrand last week, looked to be heading for another disaster, going three goals down in the opening 20 minutes against Biddestone Reserves, but a penalty from Jimmy Wright and second half goals by Robbie Goulding, Jason Edwards, Errol Johnson and an own goal gave the leaders a 5-3 victory. Dave Downing (2) and Steve Ferris netted for Biddestone. Sunstrand failed to keep up the promise shown last week and were beaten 4-2 at home by Wootton Bassett Sports. Wroughton Reserves beat Ferndale Rodbourne 4-1, Graham Macbeth, Lee Curtis, Andy Eatwell and David Chapman on target for Wroughton and Aaron Hellawell for the visitors.
In Division Four leaders West Swindon were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by GPS Reserves and second placed Cricklade Reserves were also beaten, going down 3-1 to Burmah Castrol Reserves. Box Rovers were the day’s joint top scorers, beating Malmesbury Vics Reserves 8-2 on their own ground. Gordon Wiltshire (3), Pete Brock (3), Ben Savoury and John Cook scored with Vics replying through Vines and Searle. Blunsdon also had a big win, defeating Ashton Keynes 6-2 at Sutton Park.
The Fountain Trophies Cup provided the match which saw another side hit eight goals, Highworth Athletic hitting eight unanswered goals away at Bromham Reserves in a second round tie. In the same round, Marlborough Town Reserves beat Raychem Reserves 4-2; Justin Guarnieri (2), Mark Fraser and Steve Foster the Marlborough scorers. Aldbourne Reserves were 5-3 winners away at Minety, Andy Smith, Willie Wood and Matt Weaven with the Minety goals, whilst Marshfield progressed to round three with a 2-0 win at Sherston. In a first round tie, Corsham Town Reserves were 3-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 5 Southbrook 2
Biddestone 3 Malmesbury Vics 0
Bradford Town 0 Shrewton Utd 1
Corsham Town 6 Tisbury Utd 0
Raychem 1 Wroughton 7
Division 2
Chippenham T Res 4 Warminster T Res 1
GPS 0 Burmah Castrol 2
Purton Res 0 Dunbar Athletic 3
Division 3
Down Ampney 5 Biddestone Res 3
Sunstrand 2 W. Bassett Sports 4
Wroughton Res 4 Ferndale Rodbourne 1
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 6 Ashton Keynes 2
Burmah Castrol Res 3 Cricklade T Res 1
Malmesbury Vics Res 2 Box Rovers 8
West Swindon1 GPS Res 2
Fountain Trophies Cup
First Round
Dunbar Ath Res 0 Corsham Town Res 3
Second Round
Bromham Res 0 Highworth Ath 8
Marlborough Town Res 4 Raychem Res 2
Minety 3 Aldbourne Res 5
Sherston 0 Marshfield 2
Saturday 22nd November 1997
Corsham held by 10 man Bradford
Bradford Town had their goalkeeper sent off after only 20 minutes, but held on to hold Skurray’s Wiltshire League First Division rivals Corsham Town to a 1-1 draw in the first round of the Wiltshire Senior Cup. Bradford took the lead through Mark Connor in the 10th minute, but ten minutes later keeper John Fox was sent off when he handled a goal bound chip by Corsham’s Rob Humphries outside his area. From the free kick Frankie Coleman drove the ball into a wall of defenders and the ball flew into the net after taking a deflection. For the rest of the 90 minutes Bradford defended well and during extra-time could well have snatched the winner when Viv Mason missed a sitter with a few minutes remaining. In another all Wiltshire League tie Dunbar Athletic were beaten 4-1 on their own ground by Wroughton. Paul Jardine (2), Tony Smith and John Fuller were on target for Wroughton, Roy Brown netting for Dunbar. There was an exciting tie between Burmah Castrol from Division Two and Malmesbury Vics, who are second in Division One, the Vics running out winners by 4-3 after extra time. Burmah’s Ian Hazel scored all his side’s three goals with Jason Selby, Lester Foxall and Roger Smith netting in normal time for the Vics. In extra time Roger Smith snatched the winner. Marlborough Town, bottom of Division One, faced the toughest tie of the round away to Hellenic Premier Division side Highworth Town. The form book prevailed as Highworth beat their Wiltshire League opposition 5-1. John Mears netting a hat-trick with Ben Parsons and Martin Churchward adding a goal apiece. Marlborough’s consolation goal came from a penalty by Mark Page.
Devizes Town Reserves took on third placed Biddestone in Division One of the Wiltshire League running out winners by 3-1, John Beale, Phil Romans and Scott Sartin netting for Devizes and Simon Hillier for Biddestone. Shrewton United were leading Raychem 2-0, courtesy of goals by Nick Jones and Dean Foot, but the Swindon side fought back well in the second half to level the scores with goals by Paul Parsons and Wayne Glastonbury.
In Division Two Cricklade suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 5-0 on their own ground by a strong Melksham Town Reserves side, Vinnie Anderson, Simon Price, Gordon Saunderson (2) and Mickel Brentz doing the damage. Warminster Town Reserves gained a 3-1 win over Bromham who had Jerry Thompson sent off late in the game.
Down Ampney continue to set the pace in Division Three, scoring the only goal of the game against Wootton Bassett Sports who had the leaders at full stretch for long periods. Division Three champions Chiseldon seemed to have foundtheir form at last, beating second in the table Wroughton Reserves by 2-1. Darren Dodds and Mark Stacey scored for Chiseldon and Graham MacBeth for Wroughton. Ferndale Rodbourne gained a 5-2 win over Aldbourne Reserves and Raychem Reserves and Highworth Athletic drew 2-2.
In Division Four Cricklade Town suffered a similar fate to their senior side going down by 7-3 at Marlborough Town Reserves. Justin Guarmieri (2), Nick Fraser (2), Sammy Gray, Nick Wootton and Nick Patterson on target for the home side, Martin Swatton (2) and Andrew Pegler for the visitors. Leaders West Swindon defeated Bromham Reserves 6-1, Derek Edgington (2), Brett Goodson, Paul Foot, Neil Parsons and Richard House scoring for the leaders. At the other end of the table Sherston Town gained their first win of the season when they defeated Dunbar Athletic 2-0. A goal from Andy Smith was not enough for Minety as they lost 3-1 away at Blunsdon United, all the goals coming in the first half. Marshfield had a good win over Box Rovers, 4-1 the score in this one and GPS Reserves were 5-3 winners away at Ashton Keynes.
Devizes Town Reserves took on third placed Biddestone in Division One of the Wiltshire League running out winners by 3-1, John Beale, Phil Romans and Scott Sartin netting for Devizes and Simon Hillier for Biddestone. Shrewton United were leading Raychem 2-0, courtesy of goals by Nick Jones and Dean Foot, but the Swindon side fought back well in the second half to level the scores with goals by Paul Parsons and Wayne Glastonbury.
In Division Two Cricklade suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 5-0 on their own ground by a strong Melksham Town Reserves side, Vinnie Anderson, Simon Price, Gordon Saunderson (2) and Mickel Brentz doing the damage. Warminster Town Reserves gained a 3-1 win over Bromham who had Jerry Thompson sent off late in the game.
Down Ampney continue to set the pace in Division Three, scoring the only goal of the game against Wootton Bassett Sports who had the leaders at full stretch for long periods. Division Three champions Chiseldon seemed to have foundtheir form at last, beating second in the table Wroughton Reserves by 2-1. Darren Dodds and Mark Stacey scored for Chiseldon and Graham MacBeth for Wroughton. Ferndale Rodbourne gained a 5-2 win over Aldbourne Reserves and Raychem Reserves and Highworth Athletic drew 2-2.
In Division Four Cricklade Town suffered a similar fate to their senior side going down by 7-3 at Marlborough Town Reserves. Justin Guarmieri (2), Nick Fraser (2), Sammy Gray, Nick Wootton and Nick Patterson on target for the home side, Martin Swatton (2) and Andrew Pegler for the visitors. Leaders West Swindon defeated Bromham Reserves 6-1, Derek Edgington (2), Brett Goodson, Paul Foot, Neil Parsons and Richard House scoring for the leaders. At the other end of the table Sherston Town gained their first win of the season when they defeated Dunbar Athletic 2-0. A goal from Andy Smith was not enough for Minety as they lost 3-1 away at Blunsdon United, all the goals coming in the first half. Marshfield had a good win over Box Rovers, 4-1 the score in this one and GPS Reserves were 5-3 winners away at Ashton Keynes.
Results
Wiltshire Senior Cup First Round
Burmah Castrol 3 Malmesbury Victoria 4
Corsham Town 1 Bradford Town 1
Dunbar Athletic 1 Wroughton 4
Highworth Town 5 Marlborough Town 1
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 3 Biddestone 1
Shrewton Utd 2 Raychem 2
Division 2
Bromham 1 Warminster Town Res 3
Cricklade Town 0 Melksham Town Res 5
Division 3
Ferndale Rodbourne 5 Aldbourne Res 2
Raychem Res 2 Highworth Ath 2
W. Bassett Sports 0 Down Ampney 1
Wroughton Res 1 Chiseldon 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 2 GPS Res 5
Blunsdon 3 Minety 1
Marlborough T Res 7 Cricklade Town Res 3
Marshfield 4 Box Rovers 1
Sherston Town 2 Dunbar Ath Res 0
West Swindon 6 Bromham Res 1
Saturday 29th November 1997
Villages take lead in title race
Waterlogged pitches disrupted the league programme. Corsham Town’s game at Raychem and Malmesbury Vics’ home fixture with Tisbury were both called off, enabling Biddestone to become the new leaders of Division One after their 3-0 away win at Aldbourne. Biddestone took a first half lead with a goal by Tim Tasker and Spencer Clifford added the finishing touch after the break netting twice. At the other end of the table Marlborough Town fought hard before going down 2-1 at home to Devizes Town Reserves. Richard Jackson struck first for Marlborough, Andy Stone levelling the scores just before the break. In the second half Andy Davies netted for Devizes to put them in third spot, just one point behind the leaders. Southbrook beat Shrewton United 3-2 in a five goal thriller played at Pinehurst Road. Shrewton netted through Dave Turner in the first half to give them an interval lead but the home side fought back after the break with two goals by Sean Clark to put them into the lead. The visitors levelled through Anton Brownless but in a thrilling climax Jason Daly netted the winner five minutes from time to give the Swindon side the points.
In Division Two Purton Reserves are still looking for their first point of the season after losing 3-0 at Warminster Town Reserves, Simon Laidlaw, Justin Tugwell and Kevin Lapham scoring for the home side. Dunbar Athletic turned in an impressive performance beating Bromham by 5-2 to register their third win of the season. Trailing by 2-1 at the break Athletic clicked into gear in the second half to run out convincing winners. Steve Maggs (2), Chris Bailey, Steve Thomas and Neil Johnson were the scorers. Burmah Castrol were 1-0 winners at home to Chippenham Town Reserves, whilst Melksham Town Reserves edged it by the odd goal in five away at GPS.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney were without a game but second placed Wroughton Reserves missed a chance when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Raychem Reserves. Kevin Cook gave Wroughton the lead from the penalty spot after 40 minutes, a lead they held until the last minute when a mix up in defence allowed the visitors to draw level. Wootton Bassett Sports and Ferndale Rodbourne took part in a five goal thriller, Paul Burke and Gary Jefferies scoring for the home side in the first half, Steve Shaw replying twice for the visitors. In a tense struggle after the break Micky Turner netted the winner for Ferndale Rodbourne ten minutes after the restart. Corsham Town Reserves scored the only goal of the game at home to Chiseldon to take all three points.
In Division Four Bromham took a two goal lead against Marlborough Reserves courtesy of two goals by Graham Campion, but Nick Wootton scored twice in the second half to level the scores. GPS Reserves took over the lead of the division after their 3-2 away win over Sherston. Simon Wright , Martin Cobb and Hibbert were on target for GPS. Ashton Keynes did well to beat third in the table Marshfield on their own ground by 4-2.
In Division Two Purton Reserves are still looking for their first point of the season after losing 3-0 at Warminster Town Reserves, Simon Laidlaw, Justin Tugwell and Kevin Lapham scoring for the home side. Dunbar Athletic turned in an impressive performance beating Bromham by 5-2 to register their third win of the season. Trailing by 2-1 at the break Athletic clicked into gear in the second half to run out convincing winners. Steve Maggs (2), Chris Bailey, Steve Thomas and Neil Johnson were the scorers. Burmah Castrol were 1-0 winners at home to Chippenham Town Reserves, whilst Melksham Town Reserves edged it by the odd goal in five away at GPS.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney were without a game but second placed Wroughton Reserves missed a chance when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Raychem Reserves. Kevin Cook gave Wroughton the lead from the penalty spot after 40 minutes, a lead they held until the last minute when a mix up in defence allowed the visitors to draw level. Wootton Bassett Sports and Ferndale Rodbourne took part in a five goal thriller, Paul Burke and Gary Jefferies scoring for the home side in the first half, Steve Shaw replying twice for the visitors. In a tense struggle after the break Micky Turner netted the winner for Ferndale Rodbourne ten minutes after the restart. Corsham Town Reserves scored the only goal of the game at home to Chiseldon to take all three points.
In Division Four Bromham took a two goal lead against Marlborough Reserves courtesy of two goals by Graham Campion, but Nick Wootton scored twice in the second half to level the scores. GPS Reserves took over the lead of the division after their 3-2 away win over Sherston. Simon Wright , Martin Cobb and Hibbert were on target for GPS. Ashton Keynes did well to beat third in the table Marshfield on their own ground by 4-2.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 0 Biddestone 3
Marlborough Town 1 Devizes Town Res 2
Southbrook 3 Shrewton Utd 2
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 1 Chippenham T Res 0
Dunbar Ath 5 Bromham 2
GPS 2 Melksham Town Res 3
Warminster Town Res 3 Purton Res 0
Division 3
Corsham Town Res 1 Chiseldon 0
W. Bassett Sports 2 Ferndale Rodbourne 3
Wroughton Res 1 Raychem Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 2 Marlborough Town Res 2
Marshfield 2 Ashton Keynes 4
Sherston 2 GPS Res 3
Saturday 6th December 1997
Points for plucky Purton
Purton Reserves gained their first points of the season with a 3-1 away win over Dunbar Athletic in Division Two. The gallant Red House side had gone ten games without a point before Saturday. Mark Rose gave Purton the lead midway through the first half Sean Proudlove equalising a couple of minutes later. After the break John Hardman shot from the edge of the box to give the visitors the lead and a fine individual goal from 16-year old Matt Charlton clinched an overdue victory for the Purton side. Cricklade returned to form after a spell of indifferent results to beat Burmah Castrol by 4-1. Adam Giles netting after ten minutes and Paul Baverstock converting a penalty on the half hour. Burmah pulled a goal back through Darren King at the start of the second half but the home side struck again through Giles and Glen Sawford to make sure of victory. Leaders Melksham Town Reserves gained a convincing away win over Chippenham Town Reserves thanks to goals by Steve Burns and Lee Bramley. Warminster Town Reserves also won by 3-0 away from home, Simon Laidlaw scoring in the first half with both Kevin Lapham and Justin Tugwell converting penalties after the break. Third in the table GPS were beaten on their own ground by 2-1 by Bromham, Martin Dunn netting for the home side and Kember and Hulme for the visitors.
Division One leaders Biddestone gained an impressive 4-0 away win over Wroughton. A goal down at the break Wroughton hit the woodwork on a couple of occasions in the second half but goals by Stephenson, Harris, Woods and Clifford gave the leaders the points. Second placed Devizes Town Reserves also won away from home beating Aldbourne by 3-1. Elliott Williams (2) and Phil Romans were on target for the visitors. Bottom club Marlborough Town were beaten at home by Raychem, Rick Casey and Darren Jell doing the damage for the visitors. Bottom club Marlborough Town were beaten at home by Raychem, Rick Casey and Darren Jell doing the damage for the visitors. Tisbury United were held to a 2-2 draw by Southbrook, Ivan Welfare and a last minute goal by substitute Tim Lane earning them a share of the points. Shaw and Daley netted for Soutbrook. Also picking up a point apiece were Shrewton and Malamesbury Vics in a 1-1 draw, Dean Foot giving Shrewton the lead and Roger Smith replying for the Vics. Shrewton’s Dave Turner had a penalty saved in the closing stages by Vics keeper Graham Jones who was in great form.
Down Ampney pulled nine points clear at the top of Division Three from nearest rivals Ferndale Rodbourne after beating Highworth Athletic 2-0, Jimmy Wright and Jason Edwards the scorers. Ferndale Rodbourne beat Raychem Reserves by 2-1 and Corsham Town and Biddestone shared the points in a goalless draw. Another draw at Sunstrand as they shared six goals and the points with Aldbourne Reserves.
In Division Four leaders GPS Reserves gained a 3-2 away win over Bromham Reserves, Gary Webb (2) and Wayne Petrie scoring for the Swindon side. Blunsdon United and neighbours Cricklade Town Reserves shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, Ian Ross and Andrew Pegler netting for Cricklade. Dunbar Athletic Reserves moved away from the bottom but one spot with a 2-1 away win over Box Rovers, Andy Jarmey scoring both goals.
In the second round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup goals by Sean Eley and Paul Watts gave Burmah Castrol Reserves a 2-0 win over Wroughton Reserves.
Bradford Town provided a Wiltshire Senior Cup upset when they knocked out holders Corsham Town by 2-1 in their replayed first round tie. Corsham faced an uphill task after five minutes when they had their keeper sent off and Paul Shanley scored from the penalty spot. Ten minutes into the second half Viv Raison added a second and Corsham scored a consolation goal through Luke Chapman in the closing stages.
Division One leaders Biddestone gained an impressive 4-0 away win over Wroughton. A goal down at the break Wroughton hit the woodwork on a couple of occasions in the second half but goals by Stephenson, Harris, Woods and Clifford gave the leaders the points. Second placed Devizes Town Reserves also won away from home beating Aldbourne by 3-1. Elliott Williams (2) and Phil Romans were on target for the visitors. Bottom club Marlborough Town were beaten at home by Raychem, Rick Casey and Darren Jell doing the damage for the visitors. Bottom club Marlborough Town were beaten at home by Raychem, Rick Casey and Darren Jell doing the damage for the visitors. Tisbury United were held to a 2-2 draw by Southbrook, Ivan Welfare and a last minute goal by substitute Tim Lane earning them a share of the points. Shaw and Daley netted for Soutbrook. Also picking up a point apiece were Shrewton and Malamesbury Vics in a 1-1 draw, Dean Foot giving Shrewton the lead and Roger Smith replying for the Vics. Shrewton’s Dave Turner had a penalty saved in the closing stages by Vics keeper Graham Jones who was in great form.
Down Ampney pulled nine points clear at the top of Division Three from nearest rivals Ferndale Rodbourne after beating Highworth Athletic 2-0, Jimmy Wright and Jason Edwards the scorers. Ferndale Rodbourne beat Raychem Reserves by 2-1 and Corsham Town and Biddestone shared the points in a goalless draw. Another draw at Sunstrand as they shared six goals and the points with Aldbourne Reserves.
In Division Four leaders GPS Reserves gained a 3-2 away win over Bromham Reserves, Gary Webb (2) and Wayne Petrie scoring for the Swindon side. Blunsdon United and neighbours Cricklade Town Reserves shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, Ian Ross and Andrew Pegler netting for Cricklade. Dunbar Athletic Reserves moved away from the bottom but one spot with a 2-1 away win over Box Rovers, Andy Jarmey scoring both goals.
In the second round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup goals by Sean Eley and Paul Watts gave Burmah Castrol Reserves a 2-0 win over Wroughton Reserves.
Bradford Town provided a Wiltshire Senior Cup upset when they knocked out holders Corsham Town by 2-1 in their replayed first round tie. Corsham faced an uphill task after five minutes when they had their keeper sent off and Paul Shanley scored from the penalty spot. Ten minutes into the second half Viv Raison added a second and Corsham scored a consolation goal through Luke Chapman in the closing stages.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Devizes Town Res 3
Marlborough Town 0 Raychem 2
Shrewton Utd 1 Malmesbury Vics 1
Tisbury 2 Southbrook 2
Wroughton 0 Biddestone 4
Division 2
Chippenham T Res 0 Melksham T Res 3
Cricklade Town 4 Burmah Castrol 1
Dunbar Ath 1 Purton Res 3
GPS 1 Bromham 2
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Warminster T Res 3
Division 3
Corsham Town Res 0 Biddestone Res 0
Down Ampney 2 Highworth Ath 0
Raychem Res 1 Ferndale Rodbourne 2
Sunstrand 3 Aldbourne Res 3
Division 4
Blunsdon 2 Cricklade Town Res 2
Box Rovers 1 Dunbar Ath 2
Bromham 2 GPS Res 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Second Round
Burmah Castrol Res 2 Wroughton Res 0
Wiltshire Senior Cup First Round Replay
Bradford Town 2 Corsham Town 1
Saturday 13th December 1997
Ashton hit back in great escape
Ashton Keynes took the honours in the Wiltshire League programme at the weekend. Trailing 5-3 at home to Box Rovers in Division Four with three quarters of the game over, the home side suddenly clicked into top gear to score four times in the last 15 minutes to run out winners 7-5, Nick Ward (4), Mark Bartlett (2) and Darren Howse netting for Ashton. Wayne Compton, Steve Gunn and Danny McKenzie scored for Blunsdon in their 3-2 win over Dunbar Athletic, both sides singing the praises of match official Mr K Lewis of Calne. Another official to receive praise was a member of the Marshfield club who took over the whistle after the official referee failed to show up. Visitors Malmesbury Vics won by the only goal of the game. Leaders of Division Four GPS Reserves beat Cricklade Reserves 2-1 to avenge the defeat of their senior side and second placed West Swindon beat Marlborough Town Reserves 5-1, Nick Lowe, Derek Edgington, Matt Light, Paul Thompson and Brett Goodson on target for the Swindon side, Nick Wooton netting for Marlborough. Willie Wood scored for Minety in their 1-1 draw with Burmah Castrol and also missed a penalty. Sherston and Bromham also drew 1-1.
Both goalkeepers lasted the full 900 minutes in the Division One clash between Corsham Town and Bradford Town. In the club’s recent Wilts Senior Cup game the Bradford keeper was sent off in the first tie and the Corsham keeper was shown the red card in the replay. Corsham took the lead with a goal by Luke Chapman after 15 minutes, Stuart Skinner adding a second ten minutes later. Rob Humphries completed the scoring just before the break to give Corsham a 3-0 victory and avenge their Senior Cup defeat. Aldbourne gained their second win of the season when they beat fellow strugglers Marlborough Town on their own ground by 7-0 leaving bottom club Marlborough still looking for their first victory. On target for Aldbourne were Jamie Little and Craig Proctor who both scored a hat-trick and Russell Hunt. League leaders Biddestone continue to set the pace beating Tisbury United to extend their lead to three points over second placed Corsham Town. Dean Palmer opened the scoring for the leaders Tisbury United, fighting back to level the scores through Darren Scott just before the break. In a fairly even second half Simon Hillier scored the winner for Biddestone in the last quarter of the game. In the all Swindon clash Raychem beat Southbrook 3-1 in a very competitive match at Kingsdown, Richard Casey and Paul Parsons (2) gave Raychem a three goal lead, Jimmy Garbutt scoring a consolation goal for Southbrook in the closing stages. Shrewton United dominated proceedings at Wroughton, running out winners 6-1 thanks to goals from Turner (30, Foot, Jones and a Tony Law own goal. Wayne Taylor scored for Wroughton and Kevin Cook missed a penalty at the start of the second half.
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves and Burmah Castrol both failed to find the net in a no score draw. Cricklade Town took all three points in their game at GPS, winning 4-0 to go level on points at the top of the section with Melksham who hang on to their top spot on goal difference. After a goal-less first half some indifferent defending allowed Cricklade to score four times in the opening quarter of the second period through Lee Marshall (2), Steve Avenell and Paul Baverstock. GPS hit the post with good efforts twice in each half. Purton Reserves failed to capitalise on last wek’s first Division two victory, losing at home to Chippenham Town Reserves 7-3. Highlight of the game was the form of Chippenham striker Rogers Longjohn who scored five times, Ken Carteledge and Matt Pratley adding a goal apiece. Purton’s Nick Vincent netted twice but failed to register a hat-trick by missing a penalty. John Hayden the other Purton scorer. Dunbar Athletic were 3-2 winners over Warminster Town Reserves.
In Division Three goals by Mark Stacey (2), Mark Williams and Mark Light gave Chiseldon a 4-2 win over Biddestone Reserves and a goal five minutes from time by Steve Harris gave Wroughton Reserves a 1-0 win over Highworth Athletic. Sunstrand also win 1-0 over Raychem Reserves, Gary Edwards the scorer. In the final game in the division, Aldbourne Reserves were 3-2 winners over Corsham Town Reserves.
Both goalkeepers lasted the full 900 minutes in the Division One clash between Corsham Town and Bradford Town. In the club’s recent Wilts Senior Cup game the Bradford keeper was sent off in the first tie and the Corsham keeper was shown the red card in the replay. Corsham took the lead with a goal by Luke Chapman after 15 minutes, Stuart Skinner adding a second ten minutes later. Rob Humphries completed the scoring just before the break to give Corsham a 3-0 victory and avenge their Senior Cup defeat. Aldbourne gained their second win of the season when they beat fellow strugglers Marlborough Town on their own ground by 7-0 leaving bottom club Marlborough still looking for their first victory. On target for Aldbourne were Jamie Little and Craig Proctor who both scored a hat-trick and Russell Hunt. League leaders Biddestone continue to set the pace beating Tisbury United to extend their lead to three points over second placed Corsham Town. Dean Palmer opened the scoring for the leaders Tisbury United, fighting back to level the scores through Darren Scott just before the break. In a fairly even second half Simon Hillier scored the winner for Biddestone in the last quarter of the game. In the all Swindon clash Raychem beat Southbrook 3-1 in a very competitive match at Kingsdown, Richard Casey and Paul Parsons (2) gave Raychem a three goal lead, Jimmy Garbutt scoring a consolation goal for Southbrook in the closing stages. Shrewton United dominated proceedings at Wroughton, running out winners 6-1 thanks to goals from Turner (30, Foot, Jones and a Tony Law own goal. Wayne Taylor scored for Wroughton and Kevin Cook missed a penalty at the start of the second half.
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves and Burmah Castrol both failed to find the net in a no score draw. Cricklade Town took all three points in their game at GPS, winning 4-0 to go level on points at the top of the section with Melksham who hang on to their top spot on goal difference. After a goal-less first half some indifferent defending allowed Cricklade to score four times in the opening quarter of the second period through Lee Marshall (2), Steve Avenell and Paul Baverstock. GPS hit the post with good efforts twice in each half. Purton Reserves failed to capitalise on last wek’s first Division two victory, losing at home to Chippenham Town Reserves 7-3. Highlight of the game was the form of Chippenham striker Rogers Longjohn who scored five times, Ken Carteledge and Matt Pratley adding a goal apiece. Purton’s Nick Vincent netted twice but failed to register a hat-trick by missing a penalty. John Hayden the other Purton scorer. Dunbar Athletic were 3-2 winners over Warminster Town Reserves.
In Division Three goals by Mark Stacey (2), Mark Williams and Mark Light gave Chiseldon a 4-2 win over Biddestone Reserves and a goal five minutes from time by Steve Harris gave Wroughton Reserves a 1-0 win over Highworth Athletic. Sunstrand also win 1-0 over Raychem Reserves, Gary Edwards the scorer. In the final game in the division, Aldbourne Reserves were 3-2 winners over Corsham Town Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Tisbury Utd 1
Corsham Town 3 Bradford Town 0
Marlborough Town 0 Aldbourne 7
Raychem 3 Southbrook 1
Wroughton 1 Shrewton 6
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 0 Melksham Town Res 0
Dunbar Athletic 3 Warminster T Res 2
GPS 0 Cricklade Town 4
Purton Res 3 Chippenham T Res 7
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 3 Corsham Town Res 2
Chiseldon 4 Biddestone Res 2
Highworth Ath 0 Wroughton Res 1
Sunstrand 1 Raychem Res 0
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 7 Box Rovers 5
Blunsdon 3 Dunbar Ath Res 2
Cricklade Town Res 1 GPS Res 2
Marshfield 0 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Minety 1 Burmah Castrol Res 1
Sherston 1 Bromham Res 1
West Swindon 5 Marlborough T Res 1
Saturday 20th December 1997
Leaders tumble to shock defeat
Division Three bottom club Sunstrand once again turned the form book upside down when they defeated league leaders Down Ampney by 2-1 to complete a winning double. It was only the second defeat of the season for Down Ampney who must be looking on the Swindon side as a bit of a Jonah. Ampney took an early lead through Kirk Wheeler but a penalty by Ian Hooper and a late goal by Peter Stradling gave Sunstrand their shock victory. Also in Division Three Corsham Town Reserves, fielding several first team players, beat Raychem Reserves by the day’s highest score 9-0. Frankie Rogers (4), Frankie Coleman (2), Neil Brown (2) and Luke Chapman were the scorers. Also in a goal hungry mood were Wootton Bassett Sports who chalked up seven goals to Wroughton Reserves one. Paul Johnson netting four times, Neil Timbrell twice and Paul Burke with the other. Highworth Athletic had Matt Fletcher to thank for their 2-2 draw with Aldbourne Reserves. Matt was on target twice and Richard Martin and Nick O’Dwyer scored one each for Aldbourne.
Aldbourne’s senior side gained their third win of the season in Division One when they defeated fellow strugglers Tisbury United by 3-1. The three points enabled them to pull clear from the bottom of the division, leaving Marlborough Town anchored at the bottom with Tisbury a place above. Marlborough Town are going through a grim spell and were beaten away to Southbrook by 4-0. The home side’s goals came from a hat-trick by Jason Daley and one from James Toomey. Raychem at home to Shrewton United were trailing 2-0 at the break from two strikes by Dave Turner but a spirited second half display saw them equalise with goals from Martin Pope and Paul Parsons. Devizes Town Reserves moved into second spot in the division after their 2-1 win at Wroughton. Hopkins put the visitors into the lead midway through the first half, Sean Brown equalising for Wroughton ten minutes into the second period. Devizes were not to be denied however and Hopkins was on hand to score the winner midway through the half. Raychem were held by visitors Shrewton United, 2-2 the final score in this one.
Chippenham Town Reserves beat second in the table Cricklade Town 6-3 in Division Two, Cricklade coming from behind to level the scores at 3-3. In the second half Cricklade suffered a setback when substitute Tim Collins came on and with his first touch of the ball put through his own goal to put the home side back on top and they then scored two further goals late in the game. Ken Cartledge, Matt Pratley, Wayne Munday, Simon Brothwell and Alan Newman were the Chippenham scorers. Leaders Melksham Town Reserves were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw on their own ground by Bromham. Pearce gave the visitors a shock lead but the home side recovered to share the points with a goal by Vinney Anderson. Purton Reserves, who picked up their first points in the section recently, fought hard against third in the table Burmah Castrol but in the end they were beaten by 2-1, Adi Davis scored Castrol’s two goals and John Haydon netted for Purton. Warminster Town Res were 4-0 winners over Pewsey Vale Reserves whilst GPS won 4-2 away at Dunbar Athletic.
Blunsdon United second from bottom of Division Four six weeks ago continued their excellent run by beating leaders GPS Reserves 4-0 on their own ground and move into third place. Dave Park (2), Steve Gunn and Danny McKenzie scored the Blunsdon goals. Goals by Nick Patterson (20, Nick Wootton and Andy Guarierni gave Marlborough a 4-0 win over bottom club Sherston Town. Minety shared the points with Malmesbury Vics Reserves in a 2-2 draw, Minety’s goals came from Mark Fairbanks and Ian Crockett. Burmah Castrol Reserves and Dunbar Athletic Reserves also drew scoring one goal apiece whilst Marshfield were 2-1 winners away at Bromham Reserves.
Aldbourne’s senior side gained their third win of the season in Division One when they defeated fellow strugglers Tisbury United by 3-1. The three points enabled them to pull clear from the bottom of the division, leaving Marlborough Town anchored at the bottom with Tisbury a place above. Marlborough Town are going through a grim spell and were beaten away to Southbrook by 4-0. The home side’s goals came from a hat-trick by Jason Daley and one from James Toomey. Raychem at home to Shrewton United were trailing 2-0 at the break from two strikes by Dave Turner but a spirited second half display saw them equalise with goals from Martin Pope and Paul Parsons. Devizes Town Reserves moved into second spot in the division after their 2-1 win at Wroughton. Hopkins put the visitors into the lead midway through the first half, Sean Brown equalising for Wroughton ten minutes into the second period. Devizes were not to be denied however and Hopkins was on hand to score the winner midway through the half. Raychem were held by visitors Shrewton United, 2-2 the final score in this one.
Chippenham Town Reserves beat second in the table Cricklade Town 6-3 in Division Two, Cricklade coming from behind to level the scores at 3-3. In the second half Cricklade suffered a setback when substitute Tim Collins came on and with his first touch of the ball put through his own goal to put the home side back on top and they then scored two further goals late in the game. Ken Cartledge, Matt Pratley, Wayne Munday, Simon Brothwell and Alan Newman were the Chippenham scorers. Leaders Melksham Town Reserves were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw on their own ground by Bromham. Pearce gave the visitors a shock lead but the home side recovered to share the points with a goal by Vinney Anderson. Purton Reserves, who picked up their first points in the section recently, fought hard against third in the table Burmah Castrol but in the end they were beaten by 2-1, Adi Davis scored Castrol’s two goals and John Haydon netted for Purton. Warminster Town Res were 4-0 winners over Pewsey Vale Reserves whilst GPS won 4-2 away at Dunbar Athletic.
Blunsdon United second from bottom of Division Four six weeks ago continued their excellent run by beating leaders GPS Reserves 4-0 on their own ground and move into third place. Dave Park (2), Steve Gunn and Danny McKenzie scored the Blunsdon goals. Goals by Nick Patterson (20, Nick Wootton and Andy Guarierni gave Marlborough a 4-0 win over bottom club Sherston Town. Minety shared the points with Malmesbury Vics Reserves in a 2-2 draw, Minety’s goals came from Mark Fairbanks and Ian Crockett. Burmah Castrol Reserves and Dunbar Athletic Reserves also drew scoring one goal apiece whilst Marshfield were 2-1 winners away at Bromham Reserves.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 3 Tisbury Utd 1
Raychem 2 Shrewton Utd 2
Southbrook 4 Marlborough Town 0
Wroughton 1 Devizes Town Res 2
Division 2
Chippenham T Res 6 Cricklade T 3
Dunbar Ath 2 GPS 4
Melksham Town Res 1 Bromham 1
Purton Res 1 Burmah Castrol 2
Warminster T Res 4 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Division 3
Corsham Town Res 9 Raychem Res 0
Down Ampney 1 Sunstrand 2
Highworth Ath 2 Aldbourne Res 2
W. Bassett Sports 7 Wroughton Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 Marshfield 2
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Dunbar Ath Res 1
GPS Res 0 Blunsdon Utd 4
Marlborough T Res 4 Sherston Town 0
Minety 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 2
Newsflash
Five clubs lose senior status
As one year came to an end and another started news broke that five clubs in Wiltshire would lose their senior status which would impact the top two divisions of the league for the following season. The report ran as follows:
“Five Wiltshire football clubs have lost their senior status following the report by the county FA senior status working party. Aldbourne, Burmah Castrol, Dunbar Athletic, GPS and Southbrook all decided not to seek the new stricter senior guidelines. Wiltshire clubs with senior status are: Amesbury Town, Bemerton Heath Harlequins, Biddestone, Bradford Town, Bromham, Calne Town, Chippenham Town, Corsham Town, Cricklade Town, Devizes Town, Downton, Highworth Town, Malmesbury Victoria, Marlborough Town, Melksham Town, Pewsey Vale, Purton, Raychem S&S, Salisbury City, Shrewton United, Swindon Supermarine, Swindon Town, Tisbury United, Trowbridge Town, Warminster Town, Westbury United, Wootton Bassett Town and Wroughton.”
“Five Wiltshire football clubs have lost their senior status following the report by the county FA senior status working party. Aldbourne, Burmah Castrol, Dunbar Athletic, GPS and Southbrook all decided not to seek the new stricter senior guidelines. Wiltshire clubs with senior status are: Amesbury Town, Bemerton Heath Harlequins, Biddestone, Bradford Town, Bromham, Calne Town, Chippenham Town, Corsham Town, Cricklade Town, Devizes Town, Downton, Highworth Town, Malmesbury Victoria, Marlborough Town, Melksham Town, Pewsey Vale, Purton, Raychem S&S, Salisbury City, Shrewton United, Swindon Supermarine, Swindon Town, Tisbury United, Trowbridge Town, Warminster Town, Westbury United, Wootton Bassett Town and Wroughton.”
Saturday 3rd January 1998
Day of postponements
The bad weather caused the postponement of all games in all four divisions of the league.
Saturday 10th January 1998
Big win for Chippenham Town Res
In the Skurrays Wiltshire League there were no games played in Division One but in Division Two Chippenham Town Reserves prolific goal scorer Rogers Longjohn was again on target scoring five times in his side’s 6-1 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves. A goal by Duncan Holbrough gave Pewsey a 1-0 interval lead, a lead they held until the 58th minute when Longjohn equalised then went on to score four more with Ken Cartledge adding a sixth. At Warminster in fairly heavy conditions the home side lost to Melksham Town Reserves by 2-0, Michael Frelagne and Steve Burns on target for Melksham. Bottom club Purton Reserves took on Cricklade Town in a hastily re-arranged game and put up a great fight before going down 3-1. Mark Bradley put Cricklade in front after 20 minutes, Adam Giles adding a second just after the break. A good run and cross by Chris Lang enabled Dave Kearley to socre a third. Purton scoring a consolation goal from Jack Hardman late in the game.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney away to Raychem Reserves ran out winners by 7-2 their goals shared by Jimmy Wright (4) and Robbie Goulding (3), Pete Cannon and Richard Lawrence replied for Raychem. Also in Division Three Biddestone Reserves beat Corsham Town Reserves by 2-0 courtesy of two goals by Simon Dickins and Aldbourne Reserves scored in the last couple of minutes to beat Wootton Bassett Sports on their own ground by 2-1, Kenny Regan scoring for Bassett and Nick O’Dwyer two for Aldbourne.
In Division Four the game at Bromham was marred by an injury to Dunbar Athletic’s John Richards who was taken to hospital 15 minutes into the second half with a suspected broken leg. Earlier Stuart Ambler, Graham Campian and Phil Gibson had given Bromham a three goal interval lead. After a 25 minute hold up in the second half Glyn Young pulled a goal back for the Swindon side. Blunsdon United continue to impress in the section gaining another three points with a 1-0 away win over neighbours Ashton Keynes. In a fairly even contest the all-important goal came in the second half when a good through ball by Danny McKenzie was latched onto by Steve Dunn to shoot his side into the lead. Earlier a 35 yarder by Blunsdon’s Richard Davis hit the woodwork. Two second half goals by Sean Ely and first team leading scorer Stuart Phillips was enough to give Burmah Castrol Reserves a 2-0 win over Minety, with the unfortunate visitors Minety having three goals disallowed. GPS Reserves were 3-2 winners away at Marlborough Town Reserves, Nick Patterson giving Marlborough a 1-0 interval lead before Martin Cobb fired a hat-trick to give visitors GPS the points.
Results
Division 1
All matches were postponed.
Division 2
Chippenham T Res 6 Pewsey Vale Res 1
Purton Res 1 Cricklade Town 3
Warminster T Res 0 Melksham Town Res 2
Division 3
Biddestone Res 2 Corsham Town Res 0
Raychem Res 2 Down Ampney 7
W. Bassett Sports 1 Aldbourne Res 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Blunsdon Utd 1
Bromham Res 3 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Burmah Castrol Res 2 Minety 0
Marlborough Town Res 1 GPS Res 3
Division Three leaders Down Ampney away to Raychem Reserves ran out winners by 7-2 their goals shared by Jimmy Wright (4) and Robbie Goulding (3), Pete Cannon and Richard Lawrence replied for Raychem. Also in Division Three Biddestone Reserves beat Corsham Town Reserves by 2-0 courtesy of two goals by Simon Dickins and Aldbourne Reserves scored in the last couple of minutes to beat Wootton Bassett Sports on their own ground by 2-1, Kenny Regan scoring for Bassett and Nick O’Dwyer two for Aldbourne.
In Division Four the game at Bromham was marred by an injury to Dunbar Athletic’s John Richards who was taken to hospital 15 minutes into the second half with a suspected broken leg. Earlier Stuart Ambler, Graham Campian and Phil Gibson had given Bromham a three goal interval lead. After a 25 minute hold up in the second half Glyn Young pulled a goal back for the Swindon side. Blunsdon United continue to impress in the section gaining another three points with a 1-0 away win over neighbours Ashton Keynes. In a fairly even contest the all-important goal came in the second half when a good through ball by Danny McKenzie was latched onto by Steve Dunn to shoot his side into the lead. Earlier a 35 yarder by Blunsdon’s Richard Davis hit the woodwork. Two second half goals by Sean Ely and first team leading scorer Stuart Phillips was enough to give Burmah Castrol Reserves a 2-0 win over Minety, with the unfortunate visitors Minety having three goals disallowed. GPS Reserves were 3-2 winners away at Marlborough Town Reserves, Nick Patterson giving Marlborough a 1-0 interval lead before Martin Cobb fired a hat-trick to give visitors GPS the points.
Results
Division 1
All matches were postponed.
Division 2
Chippenham T Res 6 Pewsey Vale Res 1
Purton Res 1 Cricklade Town 3
Warminster T Res 0 Melksham Town Res 2
Division 3
Biddestone Res 2 Corsham Town Res 0
Raychem Res 2 Down Ampney 7
W. Bassett Sports 1 Aldbourne Res 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Blunsdon Utd 1
Bromham Res 3 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Burmah Castrol Res 2 Minety 0
Marlborough Town Res 1 GPS Res 3
Saturday 17th January 1998
Highworth through in a goal romp
Highworth Town reached the quarter finals of the Wilts Senior Cup with a resounding 8-1 away win over Skurray’s League Division One side Tisbury United. Highworth, who play in the Complete Music Hellenic League Premier Division, were put on their way by manager Gary Goodwin with a 30-yard free kick early in the game. Grayson Fisher (2), Pete Horwat (2), Joe Matano, Simon Harris and Chris Seagrave (penalty) completed the tally with Andrew Bray scoring a consolation goal for the home side. The remaining four matches in the Wilts Senior Cup were completed with no major surprises, although Cricklade Town did well to beat Malmesbury Vics 3-0 on their own ground. Mark Bradley put Cricklade into the lead and Paul Baverstock scored twice from the penalty spot to give the visitors a 3-0 interval lead. In a goal-less second half the home side had plenty of chances to reduce the arrears but failed to take advantage of them. Pewsey Vale were made to fight hard at Wroughton before running out 3-1 winners. In a fairly even first half Gary Wilkie scored for Wroughton and Peter Roe for the visitors. After the break Roe netted twice to complete his hat-trick and Pewsey also missed a penalty. Bromham away to Southbrook, played most of the game with ten men after Simon Knight was sent off in the first five minutes for deliberate handball. Jason Daley missed the ensuing penalty but Sean Clarke made amends by scoring from another spot kick just before the break. In the second half Steve Buckingham (2), Ray Shaw, Jason Daley and an own goal sored for Southbrook and Martin Williams and Mark Pearce for Bromham to give the Swindon side a 6-2 victory.
In Division One of the Skurray’s Wiltshire League Devizes Town Reserves took over the lead when they beat Corsham Town 2-1. Chris Jones gave Corsham the lead, but Rob Fry levelling shortly after. With the game looking likely to finish on level terms Devizes were awarded a penalty in the last couple of minutes and Clive Taylor converted to give Devizes the points. Bradford’s Jerad O’Pray scored a hat-trick in his sides 3-1 win over Marlborough, Andy Bonser scoring an own goal for Marlborough in the second half. Raychem took a 2-0 interval lead against Aldbourne, Rick Casey and 16-year old Anthony Joyce the scorers. After the break Craig Procter pulled a goal back for Aldbourne who were unlucky not to be awarded a second half penalty.
Chippenham Town Reserves defeated Pewsey Vale Reserves 8-0 on their own ground, Rogers Longjohn again on target with four goals, Andrew Wicks (3) and John Potter completed the rout. Purton Reserves were beaten 4-1 on their own ground by Warminster Town Reserves, Jeff Barker scoring for Purton and Justin Tugwell, Martin Perkins, Steve Richardson and an own goal for the visitors.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney beat last season’s winners Chiseldon 3-1, Jimmy Wright scoring direct from a corner to give Ampney the lead. Chiseldon missed a penalty five minutes later, stand-in keeper Justin Lowe making a good stop. After the break Alan Ockwell and Jason Edwards made sure of victory for the leaders. Goals by Dave Ferris (2), John Gibb and Paul Southway gave Biddestone Reserves a 4-0 win over Sundstrand. Corsham Town Reserves and Wroughton both failed to find the net in a no score draw and Wootton Bassett Sports and Raychem Reserves drew 2-2, Davey Jones and Steve Davies scoring for Raychem and Gary Jefferies and Phil Llewellyn scoring for Bassett. Ferndale Rodbourne hit five without reply away at Aldbourne Reserves.
In Division Four Marshfield had a player sent off in each half but still managed to hold Burmah Castrol Reserves to a 1-1 draw, Lock netting for Marshfield and Sean Eley replying from a second half penalty. There were three further drawn games. Neither Bromham Reserves nor Malmesbury Vics Reserves were able to find the net at Bromham. Meanwhile at Marlborough, Marlborough Town Reserves and Box Rovers shared four goals and the points. It was the same score line at Cricklade where Cricklade Town Reserves visitors were West Swindon. Bottom of the table Sherston Town did well to end Blunsdon United’s unbeaten run, beating the second in the table side by a deserved 3-0. Title chasing GPS Reserves were 2-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
In the Fountain Trophies Cup quarter final tie extra time was needed at Minety before the home side saw off opponents Highworth Athletic, Ian Crockett and Willie Wood with the Minety goals.
Results
Wiltshire Senior Cup Second Round
Malmesbury Vics 0 Cricklade Town 3
Southbrook 6 Bromham 2
Tisbury United 1 Highworth Town 8
Wroughton 1 Pewsey Vale 3
Division 1
Bradford Town 3 Marlborough Town 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Corsham Town 1
Raychem 2 Aldbourne 1
Division 2
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Chippenham T Res 8
Purton Res 1 Warminster T Res 4
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 0 Ferndale Rodbourne 5
Biddestone Res 4 Sundstrand 0
Corsham Town Res 0 Wroughton Res 0
Down Ampney 3 Chiseldon 1
W. Bassett Sports 2 Raychem Res 2
Division 4
Bromham Res 0 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 2 West Swindon 2
Dunbar Ath Res 0 GPS Res 2
Marlborough Town Res 2 Box Rovers 2
Sherston 3 Blunsdon Utd 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Minety 2 Highworth Athletic 1
In Division One of the Skurray’s Wiltshire League Devizes Town Reserves took over the lead when they beat Corsham Town 2-1. Chris Jones gave Corsham the lead, but Rob Fry levelling shortly after. With the game looking likely to finish on level terms Devizes were awarded a penalty in the last couple of minutes and Clive Taylor converted to give Devizes the points. Bradford’s Jerad O’Pray scored a hat-trick in his sides 3-1 win over Marlborough, Andy Bonser scoring an own goal for Marlborough in the second half. Raychem took a 2-0 interval lead against Aldbourne, Rick Casey and 16-year old Anthony Joyce the scorers. After the break Craig Procter pulled a goal back for Aldbourne who were unlucky not to be awarded a second half penalty.
Chippenham Town Reserves defeated Pewsey Vale Reserves 8-0 on their own ground, Rogers Longjohn again on target with four goals, Andrew Wicks (3) and John Potter completed the rout. Purton Reserves were beaten 4-1 on their own ground by Warminster Town Reserves, Jeff Barker scoring for Purton and Justin Tugwell, Martin Perkins, Steve Richardson and an own goal for the visitors.
Division Three leaders Down Ampney beat last season’s winners Chiseldon 3-1, Jimmy Wright scoring direct from a corner to give Ampney the lead. Chiseldon missed a penalty five minutes later, stand-in keeper Justin Lowe making a good stop. After the break Alan Ockwell and Jason Edwards made sure of victory for the leaders. Goals by Dave Ferris (2), John Gibb and Paul Southway gave Biddestone Reserves a 4-0 win over Sundstrand. Corsham Town Reserves and Wroughton both failed to find the net in a no score draw and Wootton Bassett Sports and Raychem Reserves drew 2-2, Davey Jones and Steve Davies scoring for Raychem and Gary Jefferies and Phil Llewellyn scoring for Bassett. Ferndale Rodbourne hit five without reply away at Aldbourne Reserves.
In Division Four Marshfield had a player sent off in each half but still managed to hold Burmah Castrol Reserves to a 1-1 draw, Lock netting for Marshfield and Sean Eley replying from a second half penalty. There were three further drawn games. Neither Bromham Reserves nor Malmesbury Vics Reserves were able to find the net at Bromham. Meanwhile at Marlborough, Marlborough Town Reserves and Box Rovers shared four goals and the points. It was the same score line at Cricklade where Cricklade Town Reserves visitors were West Swindon. Bottom of the table Sherston Town did well to end Blunsdon United’s unbeaten run, beating the second in the table side by a deserved 3-0. Title chasing GPS Reserves were 2-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic Reserves.
In the Fountain Trophies Cup quarter final tie extra time was needed at Minety before the home side saw off opponents Highworth Athletic, Ian Crockett and Willie Wood with the Minety goals.
Results
Wiltshire Senior Cup Second Round
Malmesbury Vics 0 Cricklade Town 3
Southbrook 6 Bromham 2
Tisbury United 1 Highworth Town 8
Wroughton 1 Pewsey Vale 3
Division 1
Bradford Town 3 Marlborough Town 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Corsham Town 1
Raychem 2 Aldbourne 1
Division 2
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Chippenham T Res 8
Purton Res 1 Warminster T Res 4
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 0 Ferndale Rodbourne 5
Biddestone Res 4 Sundstrand 0
Corsham Town Res 0 Wroughton Res 0
Down Ampney 3 Chiseldon 1
W. Bassett Sports 2 Raychem Res 2
Division 4
Bromham Res 0 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 2 West Swindon 2
Dunbar Ath Res 0 GPS Res 2
Marlborough Town Res 2 Box Rovers 2
Sherston 3 Blunsdon Utd 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Minety 2 Highworth Athletic 1
Saturday 24th January 1998
Cricklade romp to easy win
Cricklade Town notched up their biggest win of the season in Division Two when they rattled in nine goals without reply against Pewsey Vale Reserves. Steve Avenell opened the scoring on the half hour with Paul Baverstock and Ian Ross adding further first half goals. After the break Ross (2) and Avenell (2) completed their hat-tricks with other goals coming from Adam Giles and Lee Marshall. Warminster Town Reserves were also amongst the goals scoring six without reply against Dunbar Athletic, Justin Tugwell (2), Steve Richardson (2), Gavin Clark and an own goal doing the damage. Melksham Town Reserves continue to lead by a point from Cricklade after their 2-1 win over GPS. The Swindon side made the leaders fight hard for their victory with Steve Burns and Steve Cripps on target for Melksham and Roger Frost for GPS. Burmah Castrol and Bromham shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Stuart Phillips and Gary Donnelly netting for Burmah and Gerry Thompson and Jason Richie for the visitors.
Devizes Town Reserves stretched their lead at the top of Division One to five points when they defeated Tisbury United on their own ground by 5-2. Clive Taylor, Scott Sartan, Lee Davies, Jamie Gale and an own goal netted for Devizes with Darren Scott and Lee Carpenter replying. Second placed Biddestone found themselves three goals down at the break at home to Shrewton United and despite a second half rally lost by 3-2. Dean Foot (2) and Neil Burden scored for Shrewton and Tom Tasker and Simon Hillier for the home side. Corsham Town took advantage of Biddestone’s slip to join them in second spot after their 3-2 win away at Raychem. Mark Smith for Raychem and Sean White for Corsham ensured the sides were level a goal apiece at half time. After the break further goals by Frankie Coleman and Stuart Skinner put Corsham in the driving seat but further goal by Raychem’s Rob Broadbank ensured a lively finish. Aldbourne gained their third success of the season when they defeated Wroughton 3-1 to pull clear of the relegation zone. Bottom club Marlborough Town battled well at Malmesbury but were eventually beaten by 2-1. After a goalless first period, John Brodrib put the Vics into the lead early in the second half, Justin Guenerue equalising shortly after. Just when Marlborough looked likely to pick up their third point of the season John Curnock struck ten minutes from time to give the Vics all three points. Goals by Jamie Rowe, Dean Ranger and Jerad O’Pray gave Bradford Town a comfortable 3-0 home win over Southbrook.
Down Ampney are odds on winners of Division Three after their 3-1 win over Aldbourne Reserves put them 13 points clear of second placed Biddestone Reserves. Aldbourne held the leaders to a 1-1 draw at the break but in the seocnd half the home side netted twice to clinch the points. Robbie Goulding, Jason Edwards and Jerry Wright were the Ampney scorers. Ferndale Rodbourne and Chiseldon shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Liam Helliwell and Curtis Arnold netting for the home side and Mark Williams (2) for Chiseldon. In the battle for the runners-up spot Biddestone Reserves moved into second place with a 2-1 away win over Wroughton Reserves, Steve Dickens and Peter Jones netting for the visitors and Andy Eatwell for Wroughton. Wootton Bassett Sports had a comfortable 4-0 home win over Sundstrand.
Division Four leaders GPS beat bottom but one club Minety by 4-1. Wayne Petrie (2), Simon Wright and Gary Webb were on target for GPS and Steve Venn for Minety. Second placed West Swindon failed to find the net in a goal-less draw with Marshfield and Burmah Castrol Reserves gained a 2-0 away win over Marlborough Town Reserves. Box Rovers and Ashton Keynes shared six goals and the points whilst Bromham Reserves and Sherston Town also drew, 1-1 the score in this one.
In the second round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Corsham Town Reserves defeated Cricklade Town Reserves by 6-1 Neil Brown (5) and Frank Rogers for Corsham and Steve Willie for Cricklade.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 3 Wroughton 1
Biddestone 2 Shrewton Utd 3
Bradford Town 3 Southbrook 0
Malmesbury Vics 2 Marlborough Town 1
Raychem 2 Corsham Town 3
Tisbury Utd 2 Devizes Town Res 5
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 2 Bromham 2
Cricklade Town 9 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Melksham Town Res 2 GPS 1
Warminster T Res 6 Dunbar Ath 0
Division 3
Down Ampney 3 Aldbourne Res 1
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Chiseldon 2
W. Bassett Sports 4 Sundstrand 0
Wroughton Res 1 Biddestone Res 2
Division 4
Box Rovers 3 Ashton Keynes 3
Bromham Res 1 Sherston Town
GPS Res 4 Minety 1
Marlborough T Res 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
West Swindon 0 Marshfield 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Second Round
Corsham Town Res 6 Cricklade Town Res 1
Devizes Town Reserves stretched their lead at the top of Division One to five points when they defeated Tisbury United on their own ground by 5-2. Clive Taylor, Scott Sartan, Lee Davies, Jamie Gale and an own goal netted for Devizes with Darren Scott and Lee Carpenter replying. Second placed Biddestone found themselves three goals down at the break at home to Shrewton United and despite a second half rally lost by 3-2. Dean Foot (2) and Neil Burden scored for Shrewton and Tom Tasker and Simon Hillier for the home side. Corsham Town took advantage of Biddestone’s slip to join them in second spot after their 3-2 win away at Raychem. Mark Smith for Raychem and Sean White for Corsham ensured the sides were level a goal apiece at half time. After the break further goals by Frankie Coleman and Stuart Skinner put Corsham in the driving seat but further goal by Raychem’s Rob Broadbank ensured a lively finish. Aldbourne gained their third success of the season when they defeated Wroughton 3-1 to pull clear of the relegation zone. Bottom club Marlborough Town battled well at Malmesbury but were eventually beaten by 2-1. After a goalless first period, John Brodrib put the Vics into the lead early in the second half, Justin Guenerue equalising shortly after. Just when Marlborough looked likely to pick up their third point of the season John Curnock struck ten minutes from time to give the Vics all three points. Goals by Jamie Rowe, Dean Ranger and Jerad O’Pray gave Bradford Town a comfortable 3-0 home win over Southbrook.
Down Ampney are odds on winners of Division Three after their 3-1 win over Aldbourne Reserves put them 13 points clear of second placed Biddestone Reserves. Aldbourne held the leaders to a 1-1 draw at the break but in the seocnd half the home side netted twice to clinch the points. Robbie Goulding, Jason Edwards and Jerry Wright were the Ampney scorers. Ferndale Rodbourne and Chiseldon shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Liam Helliwell and Curtis Arnold netting for the home side and Mark Williams (2) for Chiseldon. In the battle for the runners-up spot Biddestone Reserves moved into second place with a 2-1 away win over Wroughton Reserves, Steve Dickens and Peter Jones netting for the visitors and Andy Eatwell for Wroughton. Wootton Bassett Sports had a comfortable 4-0 home win over Sundstrand.
Division Four leaders GPS beat bottom but one club Minety by 4-1. Wayne Petrie (2), Simon Wright and Gary Webb were on target for GPS and Steve Venn for Minety. Second placed West Swindon failed to find the net in a goal-less draw with Marshfield and Burmah Castrol Reserves gained a 2-0 away win over Marlborough Town Reserves. Box Rovers and Ashton Keynes shared six goals and the points whilst Bromham Reserves and Sherston Town also drew, 1-1 the score in this one.
In the second round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Corsham Town Reserves defeated Cricklade Town Reserves by 6-1 Neil Brown (5) and Frank Rogers for Corsham and Steve Willie for Cricklade.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 3 Wroughton 1
Biddestone 2 Shrewton Utd 3
Bradford Town 3 Southbrook 0
Malmesbury Vics 2 Marlborough Town 1
Raychem 2 Corsham Town 3
Tisbury Utd 2 Devizes Town Res 5
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 2 Bromham 2
Cricklade Town 9 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Melksham Town Res 2 GPS 1
Warminster T Res 6 Dunbar Ath 0
Division 3
Down Ampney 3 Aldbourne Res 1
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Chiseldon 2
W. Bassett Sports 4 Sundstrand 0
Wroughton Res 1 Biddestone Res 2
Division 4
Box Rovers 3 Ashton Keynes 3
Bromham Res 1 Sherston Town
GPS Res 4 Minety 1
Marlborough T Res 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
West Swindon 0 Marshfield 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Second Round
Corsham Town Res 6 Cricklade Town Res 1
Saturday 31st January 1998
Strugglers tear up form book
Highworth Athletic, the bottom club in Division Three, turned the form book upside down when they defeated third in the table Ferndale Rodbourne on their own ground 3-2. Matthew Fletcher (2) and Keith Slater netted for Athletic and Ian Robinson and Mick Turner for the home side.
Corsham Town missed a good opportunity to close the gap at the top of Division One when they were held to a 2-2 draw on their own ground by lowly Aldbourne who played more than half the match with only ten men. Leaders Devizes Town Reserves also dropped points when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Malmesbury. Aldbourne opened the scoring at Corsham with a goal by Nick O’Dwyer, the home side replying with a strike by Chris Jones. Corsham took the lead from the penalty spot through Rob Humphreys after an Aldbourne defender handled in the box and was sent off. After the break Aldbourne’s ten men fought hard and gained a deserved equaliser through Nick Price. Malmesbury Vics took a first half lead through Roger Smith against leaders Devizes Town Reserves but the leaders pulled level with a goal of their own after the break scored by Clive Taylor. Biddestone also missed a chance to gain ground on the leaders when they were beaten at home by Raychem 2-1, Spencer Clifford gave Biddestone an interval lead, Raychem netting twice in the second half through defender Rob Broadbank. Luckless bottom club Marlborough Town looked to be holding Southbrook to a no score draw but the Swindon side scored in the last minute through Graham Blackler to snatch victory. Two goals each from Tony Smith and Gavin Wilkie gave Wroughton a 4-1 away win over Tisbury United, Darren Scott replying. Shrewton United and Bradford Town drew 1-1.
Melksham Town Reserves who lead Cricklade Town by a point in Division Two made no mistake against bottom but one Pewsey Vale Reserves, running out winners 5-1, Martin Pritchard scored for Pewsey. Cricklade Town beat Warminster Town Reserves 4-1, Chris Lang putting the home side into the lead after two minutes. Ten minutes later a header by Warminster defender flew past his own keeper to give Cricklade a 2-0 interval lead. After the break Adam Giles and Steve Avenell scored. GPS took a first half lead through Mark Croydon against Burmah Castrol, the home side levelling with ten minutes to go with a strike by Stuart Phillips. Bottom club Purton Reserves included a couple of first teamers at home to Bromham but were beaten 5-2. Steve Tucker and Jeff Barker scored for Purton and Martin Williams (3), Gerry Thompson and former Purton player Adrian Kember for Bromham. Chippenham Town Reserves were 3-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic.
In Division Three, as well as that headline win for Highworth Athletic, leaders Down Ampney dropped a couple of points when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Wootton Bassett Sports. Bassett defender Mark Bastin put through his own goal to give Ampney the lead, Kenny Regan scoring an equaliser. Robbie Golding again put Ampney in front, but Regan struck again to give his side a share of the points. A goal in each half by Graham Macbeth and Ian Leonard gave Wroughton Reserves a 2-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves and Chiseldon registered a 4-2 away win over Raychem Reserves, Rick Casey (2) for Raychem and Matt Light (2) and Wayne Moulton (2) for Chiseldon.
In Division Four it was a good day for the four bottom clubs with Minety beating Marlborough Town Reserves 6-2, Andy Smith (2), Steve Venn (2), Paul Billett and Willy Wood the scorers. Sherston Town beat Marshfield 1-0 and Malmesbury Vics Reserves gained a 6-2 away win over third in the table Blunsdon United. The top two both won, Burmah Castrol Reserves were 2-1 winners at Bromham Reserves and GPS Reserves defeated visitors Ashton Keynes 3-1. It was the same score line at Box Rovers where the home side defeated Cricklade Town Reserves and Dunbar Athletic Reserves narrowly defeated West Swindon, 2-1 the score here.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 1 Raychem 2
Corsham Town 2 Aldbourne 2
Malmesbury Vics 1 Devizes Town Res 1
Marlborough Town 0 Southbrook 1
Shrewton Utd 1 Bradford Town 1
Tisbury Utd 1 Wroughton 4
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 1 GPS 1
Cricklade Town 4 Warminster T Res 1
Dunbar Ath 0 Chippenham T Res 3
Melksham T Res 5 Pewsey Vale Res 1
Purton Res 2 Bromham 5
Division 3
Down Ampney 2 W. Bassett Sports 2
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Highworth Ath 3
Raychem 2 Chiseldon 4
Wroughton Res 2 Aldbourne Res 0
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 6
Box Rovers 3 Cricklade Town Res 1
Bromham Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 2
GPS Res 3 Ashton Keynes 1
Minety 6 Marlborough T Res 2
Sherston T 1 Marshfield 0
West Swindon 1 Dunbar Ath Res 2
Corsham Town missed a good opportunity to close the gap at the top of Division One when they were held to a 2-2 draw on their own ground by lowly Aldbourne who played more than half the match with only ten men. Leaders Devizes Town Reserves also dropped points when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Malmesbury. Aldbourne opened the scoring at Corsham with a goal by Nick O’Dwyer, the home side replying with a strike by Chris Jones. Corsham took the lead from the penalty spot through Rob Humphreys after an Aldbourne defender handled in the box and was sent off. After the break Aldbourne’s ten men fought hard and gained a deserved equaliser through Nick Price. Malmesbury Vics took a first half lead through Roger Smith against leaders Devizes Town Reserves but the leaders pulled level with a goal of their own after the break scored by Clive Taylor. Biddestone also missed a chance to gain ground on the leaders when they were beaten at home by Raychem 2-1, Spencer Clifford gave Biddestone an interval lead, Raychem netting twice in the second half through defender Rob Broadbank. Luckless bottom club Marlborough Town looked to be holding Southbrook to a no score draw but the Swindon side scored in the last minute through Graham Blackler to snatch victory. Two goals each from Tony Smith and Gavin Wilkie gave Wroughton a 4-1 away win over Tisbury United, Darren Scott replying. Shrewton United and Bradford Town drew 1-1.
Melksham Town Reserves who lead Cricklade Town by a point in Division Two made no mistake against bottom but one Pewsey Vale Reserves, running out winners 5-1, Martin Pritchard scored for Pewsey. Cricklade Town beat Warminster Town Reserves 4-1, Chris Lang putting the home side into the lead after two minutes. Ten minutes later a header by Warminster defender flew past his own keeper to give Cricklade a 2-0 interval lead. After the break Adam Giles and Steve Avenell scored. GPS took a first half lead through Mark Croydon against Burmah Castrol, the home side levelling with ten minutes to go with a strike by Stuart Phillips. Bottom club Purton Reserves included a couple of first teamers at home to Bromham but were beaten 5-2. Steve Tucker and Jeff Barker scored for Purton and Martin Williams (3), Gerry Thompson and former Purton player Adrian Kember for Bromham. Chippenham Town Reserves were 3-0 winners away at Dunbar Athletic.
In Division Three, as well as that headline win for Highworth Athletic, leaders Down Ampney dropped a couple of points when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Wootton Bassett Sports. Bassett defender Mark Bastin put through his own goal to give Ampney the lead, Kenny Regan scoring an equaliser. Robbie Golding again put Ampney in front, but Regan struck again to give his side a share of the points. A goal in each half by Graham Macbeth and Ian Leonard gave Wroughton Reserves a 2-0 win over Aldbourne Reserves and Chiseldon registered a 4-2 away win over Raychem Reserves, Rick Casey (2) for Raychem and Matt Light (2) and Wayne Moulton (2) for Chiseldon.
In Division Four it was a good day for the four bottom clubs with Minety beating Marlborough Town Reserves 6-2, Andy Smith (2), Steve Venn (2), Paul Billett and Willy Wood the scorers. Sherston Town beat Marshfield 1-0 and Malmesbury Vics Reserves gained a 6-2 away win over third in the table Blunsdon United. The top two both won, Burmah Castrol Reserves were 2-1 winners at Bromham Reserves and GPS Reserves defeated visitors Ashton Keynes 3-1. It was the same score line at Box Rovers where the home side defeated Cricklade Town Reserves and Dunbar Athletic Reserves narrowly defeated West Swindon, 2-1 the score here.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 1 Raychem 2
Corsham Town 2 Aldbourne 2
Malmesbury Vics 1 Devizes Town Res 1
Marlborough Town 0 Southbrook 1
Shrewton Utd 1 Bradford Town 1
Tisbury Utd 1 Wroughton 4
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 1 GPS 1
Cricklade Town 4 Warminster T Res 1
Dunbar Ath 0 Chippenham T Res 3
Melksham T Res 5 Pewsey Vale Res 1
Purton Res 2 Bromham 5
Division 3
Down Ampney 2 W. Bassett Sports 2
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Highworth Ath 3
Raychem 2 Chiseldon 4
Wroughton Res 2 Aldbourne Res 0
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 6
Box Rovers 3 Cricklade Town Res 1
Bromham Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 2
GPS Res 3 Ashton Keynes 1
Minety 6 Marlborough T Res 2
Sherston T 1 Marshfield 0
West Swindon 1 Dunbar Ath Res 2
Saturday 7th February 1998
First win of the season for Marlborough
Marlborough Town gained their first Division One victory of the season at the 17th attempt when they beat Aldbourne on their own ground by 3-2. The bottom club surged into a three-goal interval lead with strikes by Wayne Presley, Lee Smith and Steve Foster. After the break the home side pulled two goals back and in the closing stages had the Marlborough defence at full stretch, but they managed to hang on for their first success. Corsham Town threw the championship wide open by beating leaders Devizes Town Reserves 4-1. Devizes opened the scoring after ten minutes, Corsham equalising through Stuart Skinner. Dave Kilmurray then headed the home side into a 2-1 interval lead and after the break Chris Jones added a third from an acute angle and Rob Humphreys headed a fourth. Biddestone kept in touch with the leaders by gaining a 2-0 away success over Malmesbury Vics, Simon Hillier scoring a goal in each half. Goals by Tony Smith (2), Gavin Wilkie and Paul Jardine gave Wroughton a 4-1 win over Tisbury United, Neil Dicket scoring for United.
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves gained a 1-0 victory over bottom club Pewsey Vale Reserves but Cricklade Town kept up the pressure with a 3-2 win over Dunbar Athletic. In a pretty even first half at Cricklade Ian Ross scored just before the break. Steve Avenell added a second two minutes into the second half but Dunbar Athletic pulled a goal back through Lucas ten minutes later. Mark Bradley then added a third for the home side before Lucas completed the scoring for Dunbar two minutes from time. GPS did well to bring Chippenham Town Reserves recent good run to a halt beating them by 2-0 at Kingsdown with goals by Neil Edwards and Wayne Petrie. Bromham took a first half lead from the penalty spot against Burmah Castrol who levelled the scores, also from the spot, in the closing stages through Paul Aust. Warminster Town Reserves beat Purton Reserves 4-1, Steve Richardson, Andrew Jeans, Kevin Lapham and Paul Simms on target for Warminster.
Down Ampney continue to dominate Division Three after beating Ferndale Rodbourne 4-1 on their own ground, Liam Helliwell scoring for the home side and Wright (2), Burnell and an own goal for Ampney. Chiseldon and Wootton Bassett Sports shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Mark Stacey and Matthew Light were the Chiseldon scorers. Raychem Reserves and Sundstrand finished a goal apiece, Les Keir on target for Raychem. Corsham Town Reserves were 1-0 winners away at Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four Marlborough Town Reserves ensured a good day for the club by beating Bromham Reserves 6-4. Burmah Castrol Reserves beat Sherston Town 3-0 thanks to goals from John Sansum (2) and Lee Colsell, and Box Rovers accounted for Malmesbury Vics Res by 2-0. Dunbar Athletic Reserves gave their visitors a two goal start before strikes by Steve McGinley and Dave Smith levelled the scores, Paul Billett and Steve Venn on target for Minety. West Swindon gained a 3-2 away win at Marshfield, Martin Rendall, Neil Parsons and Steve Cumper scoring for the Swindon side.
In the third round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Blunsdon United took a two goal lead against Wroughton, both scored by John Hancock, but the visitors fought back to win 3-2.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Marlborough Town 3
Corsham Town 4 Devizes Town Res 1
Malmesbury Vics 0 Biddestone 2
Wroughton 4 Tisbury Utd 1
Division 2
Bromham 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Cricklade Town 3 Dunbar Ath 2
GPS 2 Chippenham T Res 0
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Melksham Town Res 1
Warminster T Res 4 Purton Res 1
Division 3
Chiseldon 2 W. Bassett Sports 2
Ferndale Rodbourne 1 Down Ampney 4
Highworth Athletic 0 Corsham Town Res 1
Raychem Res 1 Sundstrand 1
Division 4
Box Rovers 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Burmah Castrol Res 3 Sherston T 0
Dunbar Ath Res 2 Minety 2
Marlborough Town Res 6 Bromham Res 4
Marshfield 2 West Swindon 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Blunsdon United 2 Wroughton Res 3
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves gained a 1-0 victory over bottom club Pewsey Vale Reserves but Cricklade Town kept up the pressure with a 3-2 win over Dunbar Athletic. In a pretty even first half at Cricklade Ian Ross scored just before the break. Steve Avenell added a second two minutes into the second half but Dunbar Athletic pulled a goal back through Lucas ten minutes later. Mark Bradley then added a third for the home side before Lucas completed the scoring for Dunbar two minutes from time. GPS did well to bring Chippenham Town Reserves recent good run to a halt beating them by 2-0 at Kingsdown with goals by Neil Edwards and Wayne Petrie. Bromham took a first half lead from the penalty spot against Burmah Castrol who levelled the scores, also from the spot, in the closing stages through Paul Aust. Warminster Town Reserves beat Purton Reserves 4-1, Steve Richardson, Andrew Jeans, Kevin Lapham and Paul Simms on target for Warminster.
Down Ampney continue to dominate Division Three after beating Ferndale Rodbourne 4-1 on their own ground, Liam Helliwell scoring for the home side and Wright (2), Burnell and an own goal for Ampney. Chiseldon and Wootton Bassett Sports shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Mark Stacey and Matthew Light were the Chiseldon scorers. Raychem Reserves and Sundstrand finished a goal apiece, Les Keir on target for Raychem. Corsham Town Reserves were 1-0 winners away at Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four Marlborough Town Reserves ensured a good day for the club by beating Bromham Reserves 6-4. Burmah Castrol Reserves beat Sherston Town 3-0 thanks to goals from John Sansum (2) and Lee Colsell, and Box Rovers accounted for Malmesbury Vics Res by 2-0. Dunbar Athletic Reserves gave their visitors a two goal start before strikes by Steve McGinley and Dave Smith levelled the scores, Paul Billett and Steve Venn on target for Minety. West Swindon gained a 3-2 away win at Marshfield, Martin Rendall, Neil Parsons and Steve Cumper scoring for the Swindon side.
In the third round of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Blunsdon United took a two goal lead against Wroughton, both scored by John Hancock, but the visitors fought back to win 3-2.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Marlborough Town 3
Corsham Town 4 Devizes Town Res 1
Malmesbury Vics 0 Biddestone 2
Wroughton 4 Tisbury Utd 1
Division 2
Bromham 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Cricklade Town 3 Dunbar Ath 2
GPS 2 Chippenham T Res 0
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Melksham Town Res 1
Warminster T Res 4 Purton Res 1
Division 3
Chiseldon 2 W. Bassett Sports 2
Ferndale Rodbourne 1 Down Ampney 4
Highworth Athletic 0 Corsham Town Res 1
Raychem Res 1 Sundstrand 1
Division 4
Box Rovers 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Burmah Castrol Res 3 Sherston T 0
Dunbar Ath Res 2 Minety 2
Marlborough Town Res 6 Bromham Res 4
Marshfield 2 West Swindon 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Blunsdon United 2 Wroughton Res 3
Saturday 14th February 1998
Dunbar hit back to dent title bid
Promotion challengers Cricklade Town dropped valuable points when they were held to a draw by Dunbar Athletic in Division Two. Dunbar deserved their point in a very close entertaining game. Cricklade took the lead from the penalty spot after 25 minutes through Dave Karley. Dunbar fought back and a good run from midfield by Gareth Davies ended with the midfielder scoring with a superb 25-yard effort. Melksham Town Reserves stretched their lead to three points at the top when they beat Purton Reserves 4-1 at the Red House, Barry Ting, Lee Bramley (2) and Stuart Gregory netted for Melksham and Adam Humphries for Purton. Pewsey Vale Reserves climbed away from the bottom with a 2-1 away win over Bromham, Nick Fielding giving the home side the lead and Neil Stephens equalising just before the break. A cracking 25-yard free kick by Maurice Wiendling gave Pewsey the points after the break. Warminster Town Reserves were 1-0 winners over Burmah Castrol.
Corsham Town are the new leaders of Division One after their 1-0 win over championship challengers Biddestone. Leaders Devizes Town Reserves dropped to second after a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Shrewton. Hero of the afternoon for Corsham was Frankie Coleman who scored the only goal of the game with a fine solo effort five minutes into the second half. Devizes Town Reserves failed to trouble Shrewton United, the home side scoring through Micky Ball in the first half after good work by Andy Hughes. After the break a shot by Dave Turner was blocked on the line and Brian Blake was on hand to bundle the ball over the line. Aldbourne and Southbrook failed to find the net for 85 minutes but then Jeff Averies gave Southbrook the lead only for Gavin Barron to level with two minutes to go. Malmesbury Vics took a first half lead through Roger Smith against Raychem but the Swindon side fought back in the second half to score twice through Robbie Broadbank and Paul Parsons. Marlborough Town failed to follow up last week’s first victory when they were beaten at Tisbury by 5-2, Mark Snook (2), Donald Smith (2) and Darren Scott for United and Wayne Presley (2) for Marlborough.
Division Three runaway leaders Down Ampney were beaten for only the third time this season when they lost to their nearest rivals Wroughton Reserves by 1-0. Steve Westall scoring the all-important goal in the first half. Ferndale Rodbourne rattled in six without reply against Wootton Bassett Sports, thanks to goals from Ian Robinson (3), Mark Ayres (2) and Andy Willis. A hat-trick by Frankie Rogers and a goal by Steve Ely gave Corsham Town Reserves a comprehensive 4-0 away victory over Raychem Reserves. In the other game in the division Sundstrand took the points with the only goal of the game against Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four leaders GPS Reserves beat their nearest rivals West Swindon by 3-2. Trailing by 2-1 GPS scored twice in the last quarter to gain victory. Wayne Petrie, Mick Hartley and Simon Wright scored for GPS and Matthew Light (2) for West Swindon. Minety were the day’s highest scorers, beating Sherston Town on their own ground by 10-0, Steve Venn (3), Colin Henderson (3), Willie Wood, Ian Crockett and Jon Snell doing the damage. Goals by John Curnock (2) and Anthony Vizard gave Malmesbury Vics a 3-1 away win over Cricklade Reserves, Martin Swaddon replying. Dunbar Athletic Reserves kept up their recent good run with a 1-0 win over Marlborough Town Reserves thanks to a goal by David Amey and John Sampson netted for Burmah Castrol in their 1-1 draw against Box Rovers. In the other game played in the division Marshfield won 2-0 away at Ashton Keynes.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Southbrook 1
Corsham Town 1 Biddestone 0
Malmesbury Vics 1 Raychem 2
Shrewton Utd 2 Devizes Town Res 0
Tisbury Utd 5 Marlborough Town 2
Division 2
Bromham 1 Pewsey Vale Res 2
Dunbar Athletic 1 Cricklade T 1
Purton Res 1 Melksham Town Res 4
Warminster T Res 1 Burmah Castrol 0
Division 3
Ferndale Rodbourne 6 W. Bassett Sports 0
Raychem Res 0 Corsham Town Res 4
Sundstrand 1 Highworth Ath 0
Wroughton Res 1 Down Ampney 0
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Marshfield 2
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Box Rovers 1
Cricklade T Res 1 Malmesbury Vics Res 3
GPS Res 3 West Swindon 2
Marlborough Town Res 0 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Sherston Town 0 Minety 10
Corsham Town are the new leaders of Division One after their 1-0 win over championship challengers Biddestone. Leaders Devizes Town Reserves dropped to second after a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Shrewton. Hero of the afternoon for Corsham was Frankie Coleman who scored the only goal of the game with a fine solo effort five minutes into the second half. Devizes Town Reserves failed to trouble Shrewton United, the home side scoring through Micky Ball in the first half after good work by Andy Hughes. After the break a shot by Dave Turner was blocked on the line and Brian Blake was on hand to bundle the ball over the line. Aldbourne and Southbrook failed to find the net for 85 minutes but then Jeff Averies gave Southbrook the lead only for Gavin Barron to level with two minutes to go. Malmesbury Vics took a first half lead through Roger Smith against Raychem but the Swindon side fought back in the second half to score twice through Robbie Broadbank and Paul Parsons. Marlborough Town failed to follow up last week’s first victory when they were beaten at Tisbury by 5-2, Mark Snook (2), Donald Smith (2) and Darren Scott for United and Wayne Presley (2) for Marlborough.
Division Three runaway leaders Down Ampney were beaten for only the third time this season when they lost to their nearest rivals Wroughton Reserves by 1-0. Steve Westall scoring the all-important goal in the first half. Ferndale Rodbourne rattled in six without reply against Wootton Bassett Sports, thanks to goals from Ian Robinson (3), Mark Ayres (2) and Andy Willis. A hat-trick by Frankie Rogers and a goal by Steve Ely gave Corsham Town Reserves a comprehensive 4-0 away victory over Raychem Reserves. In the other game in the division Sundstrand took the points with the only goal of the game against Highworth Athletic.
In Division Four leaders GPS Reserves beat their nearest rivals West Swindon by 3-2. Trailing by 2-1 GPS scored twice in the last quarter to gain victory. Wayne Petrie, Mick Hartley and Simon Wright scored for GPS and Matthew Light (2) for West Swindon. Minety were the day’s highest scorers, beating Sherston Town on their own ground by 10-0, Steve Venn (3), Colin Henderson (3), Willie Wood, Ian Crockett and Jon Snell doing the damage. Goals by John Curnock (2) and Anthony Vizard gave Malmesbury Vics a 3-1 away win over Cricklade Reserves, Martin Swaddon replying. Dunbar Athletic Reserves kept up their recent good run with a 1-0 win over Marlborough Town Reserves thanks to a goal by David Amey and John Sampson netted for Burmah Castrol in their 1-1 draw against Box Rovers. In the other game played in the division Marshfield won 2-0 away at Ashton Keynes.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Southbrook 1
Corsham Town 1 Biddestone 0
Malmesbury Vics 1 Raychem 2
Shrewton Utd 2 Devizes Town Res 0
Tisbury Utd 5 Marlborough Town 2
Division 2
Bromham 1 Pewsey Vale Res 2
Dunbar Athletic 1 Cricklade T 1
Purton Res 1 Melksham Town Res 4
Warminster T Res 1 Burmah Castrol 0
Division 3
Ferndale Rodbourne 6 W. Bassett Sports 0
Raychem Res 0 Corsham Town Res 4
Sundstrand 1 Highworth Ath 0
Wroughton Res 1 Down Ampney 0
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Marshfield 2
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Box Rovers 1
Cricklade T Res 1 Malmesbury Vics Res 3
GPS Res 3 West Swindon 2
Marlborough Town Res 0 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Sherston Town 0 Minety 10
Saturday 21st February 1998
Strugglers hold on for a point
Marlborough Town goalkeeper Richard Stevens was in fine form for his side, earning them a point against Division One leaders Corsham Town in a 1-1 draw. Bottom of the table Marlborough took a first half lead with a goal by Richard Jackson after a good cross by Steve Foster. Ten minutes after the break Frankie Coleman put Corsham on level terms and the leaders then pinned the home side in their own half looking for the winner. However, stout defending from Stevens’ colleagues gained Marlborough a valuable point. There were plenty of goals at Aldbourne where the home side were beaten 6-4 by Shrewton United. Nick O’Dwyer netted twice for Aldbourne to put them into the lead. Shrewton replied with goals by Neil Burden, Micky Ball and Andy Hughes. An excellent free kick from Aldbourne’s Mark Bennett then levelled the scores at 3-3, Roy Green, Micky Ball and Dean Foot then put the visitors into a 6-3 lead before O’Dwyer added a fourth for Aldbourne to complete his hat-trick. In an all Swindon clash at Southbrook the home side beat Raychem by 2-0. Raychem had the better of the first half but after the break Ray Shaw struck twice to give the home side victory. Malmesbury Victoria shared the points with Tisbury United in a 2-2 draw, Jason Selby and Roger Smith on target for Malmesbury.
In the third round of the Addkey Senior Cup GPS from Division Two lost 3-1 to First Division Biddestone. John Peters netting for GPS and Simon Hillier, Spencer Clifford and Darren Miller for the visitors.
There were only two games played in Division Two. Bromham beat bottom club Purton Reserves 6-1. Martin Williams (2), Gerry Thompson, Jason Richie and Mark Pearce doing the damage and Burmah Castrol and Warminster drew 1-1, Paul Aust netting for Burmah.
In Division Three leaders Down Ampney were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Corsham Town Reserves, Jimmy Wright netting from a first half penalty for Ampney and Frankie Rogers scoring both Corsham goals after the break. Biddestone Reserves, who look to be the only danger to the leaders, beat Aldbourne Reserves 5-3 thanks to a hat-trick by Dave Ferris and two goals from Clive Downing. Biddestone now have five games in hand over Down Ampney and are 14 points adrift. Goals by Dave Jones and Neil White gave Raychem Reserves a 2-1 win over Wroughton Reserves and Wootton Bassett Sports beat Highworth Athletic by 2-1, all three goals coming from the Highworth side.
Blunsdon United returned to winning form in Division Four by beating Sherston 3-0, John Read, Darren Dawson and Paul Hogan on target for United. Cricklade Town Reserves gained an overdue victory when they beat Minety 3-1, Steve Willie (2) and Phil Ponting scoring for Cricklade and Ian Crockett for Minety. Burmah Castrol Reserves did well to win 2-0 at Box Rovers and Dunbar Athletic Reserves continued their recent good run by beating Ashton Keynes 2-1. Like their senior side Marlborough Town Reserves gained a point in a 1-1 draw at Marshfield, Darren Ball netting for Marlborough.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 4 Shrewton Utd 6
Malmesbury Vics 2 Tisbury Utd 2
Marlborough Town 1 Corsham Town 1
Southbrook 2 Raychem 0
Division 2
Bromham 6 Purton Res 1
Burmah Castrol 1 Warminster Town Res 1
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
GPS 1 Biddestone 3
Division 3
Biddestone Res 5 Aldbourne Res 3
Down Ampney 1 Corsham Town res 2
Raychem Res 2 Wroughton Res 1
W. Bassett Sports 2 Highworth Ath 1
Division 4
Blunsdon 3 Sherston T 0
Box Rovers 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Dunbar Ath Res 2 Ashton Keynes 1
Marshfield 1 Marlborough Town Res 1
Minety 1 Cricklade Town Res 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Replay
Chiseldon 3 West Swindon 2
In the third round of the Addkey Senior Cup GPS from Division Two lost 3-1 to First Division Biddestone. John Peters netting for GPS and Simon Hillier, Spencer Clifford and Darren Miller for the visitors.
There were only two games played in Division Two. Bromham beat bottom club Purton Reserves 6-1. Martin Williams (2), Gerry Thompson, Jason Richie and Mark Pearce doing the damage and Burmah Castrol and Warminster drew 1-1, Paul Aust netting for Burmah.
In Division Three leaders Down Ampney were beaten 2-1 on their own ground by Corsham Town Reserves, Jimmy Wright netting from a first half penalty for Ampney and Frankie Rogers scoring both Corsham goals after the break. Biddestone Reserves, who look to be the only danger to the leaders, beat Aldbourne Reserves 5-3 thanks to a hat-trick by Dave Ferris and two goals from Clive Downing. Biddestone now have five games in hand over Down Ampney and are 14 points adrift. Goals by Dave Jones and Neil White gave Raychem Reserves a 2-1 win over Wroughton Reserves and Wootton Bassett Sports beat Highworth Athletic by 2-1, all three goals coming from the Highworth side.
Blunsdon United returned to winning form in Division Four by beating Sherston 3-0, John Read, Darren Dawson and Paul Hogan on target for United. Cricklade Town Reserves gained an overdue victory when they beat Minety 3-1, Steve Willie (2) and Phil Ponting scoring for Cricklade and Ian Crockett for Minety. Burmah Castrol Reserves did well to win 2-0 at Box Rovers and Dunbar Athletic Reserves continued their recent good run by beating Ashton Keynes 2-1. Like their senior side Marlborough Town Reserves gained a point in a 1-1 draw at Marshfield, Darren Ball netting for Marlborough.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 4 Shrewton Utd 6
Malmesbury Vics 2 Tisbury Utd 2
Marlborough Town 1 Corsham Town 1
Southbrook 2 Raychem 0
Division 2
Bromham 6 Purton Res 1
Burmah Castrol 1 Warminster Town Res 1
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
GPS 1 Biddestone 3
Division 3
Biddestone Res 5 Aldbourne Res 3
Down Ampney 1 Corsham Town res 2
Raychem Res 2 Wroughton Res 1
W. Bassett Sports 2 Highworth Ath 1
Division 4
Blunsdon 3 Sherston T 0
Box Rovers 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Dunbar Ath Res 2 Ashton Keynes 1
Marshfield 1 Marlborough Town Res 1
Minety 1 Cricklade Town Res 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Replay
Chiseldon 3 West Swindon 2
Saturday 28th February 1998
Shock win opens up title race
Wroughton opened up the Division One title race when they beat leaders Corsham Town 2-1 at the Weir Field. Wayne Taylor gave them the lead with a 25 yarder five minutes before the break and a second half penalty by Paul Jardine put them two goals in front. Corsham pulled a goal back ten minutes from time through Stuart Skinner. Second placed Devizes Town Reserves were involved in the quarter finals of the Addkey Senior Cup where they were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw after extra-time by Second Division Cricklade Town. Nick Mooney was on target for Devizes and Steve Avenell for Cricklade. Third placed Biddestone failed to take advantage of the leaders’ slip when they drew 1-1 at Raychem, Darren Jell netted for the home side and Martin Neil for Biddestone. Shrewton United moved into third spot by beating Marlborough Town 3-1. After a goal-less first period Dean Foot chalked up a hat-trick in the opening 15 minutes of the second half, Justin Guineri scoring a late goal for Marlborough. Southbrook and Malmesbury Vics drew 2-2, Ray Shaw giving the Swindon side the lead, Anthony Vizzard equalising ten minutes later. Graham Blackler added a second for Southbrook but the Vics equalised through Kevin Sears in the last ten minutes. The game between Tisbury Utd and Bradford Town was abandoned with Bradford leading 2-1 at the time of the abandonment.
Division Two leaders Melksham Town opened up a six point gap over Cricklade when they beat Bromham 3-1. An Adi Kember penalty gave the home side the lead but Simon Burns (2) and Robbie Simmons replied for Melksham after the break. Bromham’s cause was not helped when they had Martin Williams sent off two minutes into the second half. A goal by Tony Lucas gave Dunbar Athletic a 1-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves and Neil Edwards, Gary Spencer and Derek Watson scored for GPS in a 3-1 win over Purton Reserves, Cutter netting for the visitors. Warminster Town Reserves and Chippenham Town Reserves shared four goals and the points.
In the top of the table clash in Division Three Biddestone Reserves beat leaders Down Ampney 1-0, thanks to a goal from Simon Dickens and are now 11 points behind the leaders with five games in hand. Aldbourne Reserves beat Raychem Reserves 5-0 and Highworth Athletic beat Sundstrand 1-0 with a goal from Justin Pearson. Ferndale Rodbourne and Wroughton Reserves drew 2-2.
In Division Four Minety turned the form book upside down by beating leaders GPS Reserves 3-0, Jon Snell (2) and Willie Wood on target. Blunsdon United look to be heading for the runners-up spot after their 5-1 away win over West Swindon. Shane Brennan (2), Steve Gunn (2) and Richard Davies netting for United and Brett Goodson for West Swindon. The local derby between Cricklade Town Reserves and Ashton Keynes ended in a 1-0 win for Ashton. Goals by Steve McGinley, Painter and one from stalwart Joe O’Rourke gave Dunbar Athletic Reserves a 3-1 away win over Malmesbury Vics Reserves, Pete Brock netting for the Vics. A hat-trick by Stuart Phillips and a goal by Brian Gulliver gave Burmah Castrol Reserves a 4-0 win over Bromham Reserves. Box Rovers had a comfortable 3-0 home win over bottom side Sherston Town.
Results
Division 1
Raychem 1 Biddestone 1
Shrewton Utd 3 Marlborough Town 1
Southbrook 2 Malmesbury Vics 2
Tisbury v Bradford Town – abandoned
Wroughton 2 Corsham Town 1
Division 2
Bromham 1 Melksham Town res 3
Dunbar Ath 1 Pewsey Vale Res 0
GPS 3 Purton Res 1
Warminster T Res 2 Chippenham T Res 2
Addkey Senior Cup
Devizes Town Res 1 Cricklade Town 1 (aet)
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 5 Raychem Res 0
Biddestone Res 1 Down Ampney 0
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Wroughton Res 2
Highworth Ath 1 Sundstrand 0
Division 4
Box Rovers 3 Sherston Town 0
Burmah Castrol Res 4 Bromham Res 0
Cricklade Town Res 0 Ashton Keynes 1
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Dunbar Ath Res 3
Minety 3 GPS Res 0
West Swindon 1 Blunsdon Utd 5
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Corsham Town Res 1 Marshfield 1 (aet)
Marlborough Town Res 0 Chiseldon 7
Division Two leaders Melksham Town opened up a six point gap over Cricklade when they beat Bromham 3-1. An Adi Kember penalty gave the home side the lead but Simon Burns (2) and Robbie Simmons replied for Melksham after the break. Bromham’s cause was not helped when they had Martin Williams sent off two minutes into the second half. A goal by Tony Lucas gave Dunbar Athletic a 1-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves and Neil Edwards, Gary Spencer and Derek Watson scored for GPS in a 3-1 win over Purton Reserves, Cutter netting for the visitors. Warminster Town Reserves and Chippenham Town Reserves shared four goals and the points.
In the top of the table clash in Division Three Biddestone Reserves beat leaders Down Ampney 1-0, thanks to a goal from Simon Dickens and are now 11 points behind the leaders with five games in hand. Aldbourne Reserves beat Raychem Reserves 5-0 and Highworth Athletic beat Sundstrand 1-0 with a goal from Justin Pearson. Ferndale Rodbourne and Wroughton Reserves drew 2-2.
In Division Four Minety turned the form book upside down by beating leaders GPS Reserves 3-0, Jon Snell (2) and Willie Wood on target. Blunsdon United look to be heading for the runners-up spot after their 5-1 away win over West Swindon. Shane Brennan (2), Steve Gunn (2) and Richard Davies netting for United and Brett Goodson for West Swindon. The local derby between Cricklade Town Reserves and Ashton Keynes ended in a 1-0 win for Ashton. Goals by Steve McGinley, Painter and one from stalwart Joe O’Rourke gave Dunbar Athletic Reserves a 3-1 away win over Malmesbury Vics Reserves, Pete Brock netting for the Vics. A hat-trick by Stuart Phillips and a goal by Brian Gulliver gave Burmah Castrol Reserves a 4-0 win over Bromham Reserves. Box Rovers had a comfortable 3-0 home win over bottom side Sherston Town.
Results
Division 1
Raychem 1 Biddestone 1
Shrewton Utd 3 Marlborough Town 1
Southbrook 2 Malmesbury Vics 2
Tisbury v Bradford Town – abandoned
Wroughton 2 Corsham Town 1
Division 2
Bromham 1 Melksham Town res 3
Dunbar Ath 1 Pewsey Vale Res 0
GPS 3 Purton Res 1
Warminster T Res 2 Chippenham T Res 2
Addkey Senior Cup
Devizes Town Res 1 Cricklade Town 1 (aet)
Division 3
Aldbourne Res 5 Raychem Res 0
Biddestone Res 1 Down Ampney 0
Ferndale Rodbourne 2 Wroughton Res 2
Highworth Ath 1 Sundstrand 0
Division 4
Box Rovers 3 Sherston Town 0
Burmah Castrol Res 4 Bromham Res 0
Cricklade Town Res 0 Ashton Keynes 1
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Dunbar Ath Res 3
Minety 3 GPS Res 0
West Swindon 1 Blunsdon Utd 5
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Corsham Town Res 1 Marshfield 1 (aet)
Marlborough Town Res 0 Chiseldon 7
Saturday 7th March 1998
Wroughton grab points
Waterlogged pitches disrupted the Skurray’s Wiltshire League programme with only three games being played in the top two divisions. Divisions Three and Four fared slightly better, however, with six matches beating the elements.
In Division One Wroughton took on Southbrook at the Weir Field in a closely contested game and ran out winners by 3-2. Southbrook shocked the home side by netting twice in the first 45 minutes, through Ray Shaw and James McIlheron, but after the break Wroughton staged a mini-revival and equalised with goals by Tony Law and Paul Jardine. With the game looking likely to end in a draw a strike by Tony Law in the last minutes of the match gave Wroughton victory and all three points. In the only other game played in the section, Bradford Town gained a 2-0 win over Aldbourne, Jerad O’Pray scoring a goal in each half.
In Division Two the local derby between Dunbar Athletic and Burmah Castrol ended all square at one goal apiece. Gareth Davies gave Dunbar a 1-0 lead at the interval but Burmah drew level after the break with a goal by Paul Donnelly.
Wootton Bassett Sports did Division Three league leaders Down Ampney a favour when they beat second in the table Biddestone Reserves. Bassett opened the scoring with a goal from Kenny Regan, the visitors equalising shortly after. Midway through the second half Alan Jones struck for the home side to give them victory and dent Biddestone’s championship hopes. Wroughton Reserves completed a club double when they registered a 2-0 away win over Sundstrand with goals coming from Paul Rideout and Mark Silvanus. Wroughton also lost the services of Kevin Cook when he received a red card.
Division Four leaders GPS Reserves were in action at Kingsdown, beating visitors Malmesbury Vics Res by 2-1 to maintain their eight point lead at the top of the table. Wayne Petrie gave GPS the lead after 20 minutes, the Vics drawing level shortly after. With just five minutes of the game remaining Simon Wright struck for the leaders to give them all three points. Blunsdon United, who at one stage looked to be the leaders nearest rivals, lost 1-0 against Burmah Castrol Reserves, Sean Ely scoring the all important goal. In an evenly contested game at Bromham where Minety were the visitors, the home side scored the only goal of the game through Richard Dyke ten minutes into the second half. Marshfield shared the points with Dunbar Athletic in a 1-1 draw Mark Pagett giving Marshfield the lead 20 minutes into the game with Dunbar equalising from the penalty spot 20 minutes into the second half. It should also be noted that Marshfield have reached the semi-final of the GFA Minors Cup and take on the Bristol side CTK South Side reserves on Saturday coming. The club last won the trophy back in the 1973-74 season.
Results
Division 1
Bradford Town 2 Aldbourne 0
Wroughton 3 Southbrook 2
Division 2
Dunbar Ath 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Division 3
Sundstrand 0 Wroughton Res 2
W. Bassett Sports 2 Biddestone Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 Minety 0
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 0
GPS Res 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Marshfield 1 Dunbar Ath Res 1
In Division One Wroughton took on Southbrook at the Weir Field in a closely contested game and ran out winners by 3-2. Southbrook shocked the home side by netting twice in the first 45 minutes, through Ray Shaw and James McIlheron, but after the break Wroughton staged a mini-revival and equalised with goals by Tony Law and Paul Jardine. With the game looking likely to end in a draw a strike by Tony Law in the last minutes of the match gave Wroughton victory and all three points. In the only other game played in the section, Bradford Town gained a 2-0 win over Aldbourne, Jerad O’Pray scoring a goal in each half.
In Division Two the local derby between Dunbar Athletic and Burmah Castrol ended all square at one goal apiece. Gareth Davies gave Dunbar a 1-0 lead at the interval but Burmah drew level after the break with a goal by Paul Donnelly.
Wootton Bassett Sports did Division Three league leaders Down Ampney a favour when they beat second in the table Biddestone Reserves. Bassett opened the scoring with a goal from Kenny Regan, the visitors equalising shortly after. Midway through the second half Alan Jones struck for the home side to give them victory and dent Biddestone’s championship hopes. Wroughton Reserves completed a club double when they registered a 2-0 away win over Sundstrand with goals coming from Paul Rideout and Mark Silvanus. Wroughton also lost the services of Kevin Cook when he received a red card.
Division Four leaders GPS Reserves were in action at Kingsdown, beating visitors Malmesbury Vics Res by 2-1 to maintain their eight point lead at the top of the table. Wayne Petrie gave GPS the lead after 20 minutes, the Vics drawing level shortly after. With just five minutes of the game remaining Simon Wright struck for the leaders to give them all three points. Blunsdon United, who at one stage looked to be the leaders nearest rivals, lost 1-0 against Burmah Castrol Reserves, Sean Ely scoring the all important goal. In an evenly contested game at Bromham where Minety were the visitors, the home side scored the only goal of the game through Richard Dyke ten minutes into the second half. Marshfield shared the points with Dunbar Athletic in a 1-1 draw Mark Pagett giving Marshfield the lead 20 minutes into the game with Dunbar equalising from the penalty spot 20 minutes into the second half. It should also be noted that Marshfield have reached the semi-final of the GFA Minors Cup and take on the Bristol side CTK South Side reserves on Saturday coming. The club last won the trophy back in the 1973-74 season.
Results
Division 1
Bradford Town 2 Aldbourne 0
Wroughton 3 Southbrook 2
Division 2
Dunbar Ath 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Division 3
Sundstrand 0 Wroughton Res 2
W. Bassett Sports 2 Biddestone Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 Minety 0
Burmah Castrol Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 0
GPS Res 2 Malmesbury Vics Res 1
Marshfield 1 Dunbar Ath Res 1
Saturday 14th March 1998
Purton go through to final
Purton reached the final of the Wilts Senior Cup by defeating Division One side Bradford Town 2-1. Bradford opened the scoring midway through the first half with a good effort from the edge of the box by Derek Burke. Two good chances fell to Bradford’s Viv Rayson but Complete Music Hellenic League side Purton were let off the hook and they trailed by just one goal at the break. After the interval Purton began to get into their stride and equalised from the penalty spot through Steve Tucker. With extra-time looming a good run and cross by Purton’s Ian Curtis enabled Mark Gardner to score the winner.
Cricklade Town from Division Two reached the semi-final of the Addkey Senior Cup by defeating Division One championship contenders Devizes Town Reserves by 5-2. In one of their best performances of the season Cricklade took the lead midway through the first half when Chris Lang chipped the Devizes keeper from 20 yards. Almost immediately Devizes drew level through Chris Taylor, who headed in a rebound off the bar. Minutes before the break a good volley by Mark Bradley regained Cricklade’s lead. Five minutes into the second half a diving header by Dave Parker increased Cricklade’s lead but ten minutes later Clive Taylor scored from a free header inside the box. Lee Marshall then added a fourth with a good effort through a crowded penalty area and Steve Avenell rounded off the scoring by adding a fifth in an impressive Cricklade display. Also in the Addkey Senior Cup Malmesbury Victoria beat Shrewton United on their own ground by 3-1. After a goalless first half Roger Smith opened the scoring for the Vics, Roy Green levelling the scores with an excellent header shortly after. Dale Witchard then regained the Vic’s lead and Anthony Vizzard made sure of victory with a third goal in the closing stages.
In Division One Biddestone kept the championship in their sights with a 2-0 win over Wroughton thanks to a goal in each half by Simon Hillier and Spencer Clifford. Leaders Corsham Town gained a 3-0 away win Tisbury United, Frankie Coleman (2) and Luke Chapman the scorers.
In Division Two Chippenham Town and Burmah Castrol failed to find the net in a no score draw. Dunbar Athletic and Warminster Town Reserves shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Sean Proudlove and Tony Lucas netting for Dunbar and Purton Reserves picked up their fourth point of the season with a 2-2 draw against Bromham. Pearce gave Bromham an early lead but an excellent strike by Purton’s Courtney Chessell levelled the scores. Stuart Cole regained Purton’s lead but two minutes from time Ritchie equalised. GPS had a narrow 1-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves.
Goals by Matt Light and Brian Murdoch gave Chiseldon a 2-0 win over Highworth Athletic in Division Three. Steve Healey and Paul McGitigan netted in Corsham’s 2-0 win over Wootton Bassett Sports and Ferndale Rodbourne chalked up the day’s highest score beating Sundstrand 6-0, Ian Robinson (3), Andy Wills (2) and Paul Gillett scoring.
Ashton Keynes beat neighbours Cricklade Town Reserves by 3-0 in Division Four, Martin Newman (2) and Andy Newton the scorers and goals by Wayne Petrie (3) and Gary Webb gave league leaders GPS a 4-0 away win over Malmesbury Victoria Reserves. Bromham Reserves and Blunsdon United shared the points in an entertaining 1-1 draw, Darren Dawson netted for Blunsdon and Phil Gibson for the home side. Minety won 4-1 at Marlborough Town Reserves, Steve Venn (2), Jon Snell and Nick Cope netting for Minety and Lee Blanchard for the home side. Bottom of the table Sherston Town did well to beat Box Rovers by 2-1. Burmah Castrol Reserves ensured they did not lose ground on the leaders GPS with a 4-2 home win over West Swindon.
Results
Wiltshire Senior Cup Semi Final
Bradford Town 1 Purton 2
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Wroughton 0
Tisbury Utd 0 Corsham Town 3
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 0 Burmah Castrol 0
Dunbar Ath 2 Warminster Town Res 2
GPS 1 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Purton Res 2 Bromham 2
Addkey Senior Cup Second Round
Shrewton Utd 1 Malmesbury Vics 3
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
Cricklade Town 5 Devizes Town Res 2
Division 3
Chiseldon 2 Highworth Ath 0
Corsham Town Res 2 W. Bassett Sports 0
Ferndale Rodbourne 6 Sundstrand 0
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 3 Cricklade Town Res 0
Bromham Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 1
Burmah Castrol Res 4 West Swindon 2
Malmesbury Vics Res 0 GPS Res 4
Marlborough Town Res 1 Minety 4
Sherston 2 Box Rovers 1
Cricklade Town from Division Two reached the semi-final of the Addkey Senior Cup by defeating Division One championship contenders Devizes Town Reserves by 5-2. In one of their best performances of the season Cricklade took the lead midway through the first half when Chris Lang chipped the Devizes keeper from 20 yards. Almost immediately Devizes drew level through Chris Taylor, who headed in a rebound off the bar. Minutes before the break a good volley by Mark Bradley regained Cricklade’s lead. Five minutes into the second half a diving header by Dave Parker increased Cricklade’s lead but ten minutes later Clive Taylor scored from a free header inside the box. Lee Marshall then added a fourth with a good effort through a crowded penalty area and Steve Avenell rounded off the scoring by adding a fifth in an impressive Cricklade display. Also in the Addkey Senior Cup Malmesbury Victoria beat Shrewton United on their own ground by 3-1. After a goalless first half Roger Smith opened the scoring for the Vics, Roy Green levelling the scores with an excellent header shortly after. Dale Witchard then regained the Vic’s lead and Anthony Vizzard made sure of victory with a third goal in the closing stages.
In Division One Biddestone kept the championship in their sights with a 2-0 win over Wroughton thanks to a goal in each half by Simon Hillier and Spencer Clifford. Leaders Corsham Town gained a 3-0 away win Tisbury United, Frankie Coleman (2) and Luke Chapman the scorers.
In Division Two Chippenham Town and Burmah Castrol failed to find the net in a no score draw. Dunbar Athletic and Warminster Town Reserves shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Sean Proudlove and Tony Lucas netting for Dunbar and Purton Reserves picked up their fourth point of the season with a 2-2 draw against Bromham. Pearce gave Bromham an early lead but an excellent strike by Purton’s Courtney Chessell levelled the scores. Stuart Cole regained Purton’s lead but two minutes from time Ritchie equalised. GPS had a narrow 1-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves.
Goals by Matt Light and Brian Murdoch gave Chiseldon a 2-0 win over Highworth Athletic in Division Three. Steve Healey and Paul McGitigan netted in Corsham’s 2-0 win over Wootton Bassett Sports and Ferndale Rodbourne chalked up the day’s highest score beating Sundstrand 6-0, Ian Robinson (3), Andy Wills (2) and Paul Gillett scoring.
Ashton Keynes beat neighbours Cricklade Town Reserves by 3-0 in Division Four, Martin Newman (2) and Andy Newton the scorers and goals by Wayne Petrie (3) and Gary Webb gave league leaders GPS a 4-0 away win over Malmesbury Victoria Reserves. Bromham Reserves and Blunsdon United shared the points in an entertaining 1-1 draw, Darren Dawson netted for Blunsdon and Phil Gibson for the home side. Minety won 4-1 at Marlborough Town Reserves, Steve Venn (2), Jon Snell and Nick Cope netting for Minety and Lee Blanchard for the home side. Bottom of the table Sherston Town did well to beat Box Rovers by 2-1. Burmah Castrol Reserves ensured they did not lose ground on the leaders GPS with a 4-2 home win over West Swindon.
Results
Wiltshire Senior Cup Semi Final
Bradford Town 1 Purton 2
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Wroughton 0
Tisbury Utd 0 Corsham Town 3
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 0 Burmah Castrol 0
Dunbar Ath 2 Warminster Town Res 2
GPS 1 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Purton Res 2 Bromham 2
Addkey Senior Cup Second Round
Shrewton Utd 1 Malmesbury Vics 3
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
Cricklade Town 5 Devizes Town Res 2
Division 3
Chiseldon 2 Highworth Ath 0
Corsham Town Res 2 W. Bassett Sports 0
Ferndale Rodbourne 6 Sundstrand 0
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 3 Cricklade Town Res 0
Bromham Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 1
Burmah Castrol Res 4 West Swindon 2
Malmesbury Vics Res 0 GPS Res 4
Marlborough Town Res 1 Minety 4
Sherston 2 Box Rovers 1
Saturday 21st March 1998
Welcome win for villagers
Bottom but one side Aldbourne beat Malmesbury Vics 2-0 in Division One thanks to goals by Gavin Barron and Nick O’Dwyer. Bradford Town and Raychem shared the points after a 1-1 draw.
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves were held to a 1-1 draw on their own ground by Chippenham Town reserves. Steve Rappley put Chippenham in front, Steve Burns equalising from the penalty spot midway through the second half. GPS consolidated third spot with a 2-1 win over Dunbar Athletic. Cricklade Town moved to within four points of the leaders with a game in hand after beating Pewsey Vale Reserves 2-0, Steve Willey and Ian Ross the scorers. Warminster Town Reserves and Bromham were involved in a tight affair which was settled by a solitary goal from Warminster.
In Division Three Biddestone blew their chance of catching leaders Down Ampney when they lost 3-0 on their own ground to Ferndale Rodbourne. Chiseldon beat Sundstrand by 5-1, Mark Stacey (3) and Jason Thompson (2) doing the damage and a hat-trick by Andy Wildman and a goal by Steve Curtis gave Corsham Town Reserves a 4-1 win over Highworth Athletic. Wootton Bassett Sports beat Aldbourne Reserves 3-1, Scott Vincent, Paul Burke and Danny Groom on target for Bassett.
In Division Four Blunsdon United gained a 3-1 away win over Marshfield thanks to Wayne Watts, Darren Dawson and an own goal. Cricklade Town Reserves beat bottom club Sherston Town 4-3, Gary Baverstock (2), Andy Peglar and Phil Ponting scoring for Cricklade. A hat-trick by John Curnock gave Malmesbury Vics Reserves a 3-0 win over Marlborough. Graham Campion score the only goal as Bromham beat Box Rovers. Burmah Castrol Reserves were 2-1 winners in their local derby game at Dunbar Athletic Reserves. Biggest winners of the day in the division were West Swindon who hit six without reply at home to Ashton Keynes.
The semi-final of the Fountain Trophies Cup was a one side affair as Wroughton Reserves smashed Minety 9-1 on their own ground, this after it had remained goal-less after 40 minutes. The deadlock was broken from the penalty spot and two quick goals before the break gave Wroughton a 3-0 interval lead. The second half saw Wroughton smash six further goals, with a goal from Ian Crockett being Minety’s sole consolation in a painful semi-final experience.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Malmesbury Vics 0
Bradford Town 1 Raychem 1
Division 2
GPS 2 Dunbar Ath 1
Melksham T Res 1 Chippenham T Res 1
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Cricklade Town 2
Warminster T Res 1 Bromham 0
Division 3
Biddestone Res 0 Ferndale Rodbourne 3
Chiseldon 5 Sundstrand 1
Corsham Town Res 4 Highworth Ath 1
W. Bassett Sports 3 Aldbourne Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 Box Rovers 0
Cricklade Town Res 4 Sherston Town 3
Dunbar Ath Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Malmesbury V Res 3 Marlborough T Res 0
Marshfield 1 Blunsdon Utd 3
West Swindon 6 Ashton Keynes 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Semi Final
Minety 1 Wroughton Res 9
Division Two leaders Melksham Town Reserves were held to a 1-1 draw on their own ground by Chippenham Town reserves. Steve Rappley put Chippenham in front, Steve Burns equalising from the penalty spot midway through the second half. GPS consolidated third spot with a 2-1 win over Dunbar Athletic. Cricklade Town moved to within four points of the leaders with a game in hand after beating Pewsey Vale Reserves 2-0, Steve Willey and Ian Ross the scorers. Warminster Town Reserves and Bromham were involved in a tight affair which was settled by a solitary goal from Warminster.
In Division Three Biddestone blew their chance of catching leaders Down Ampney when they lost 3-0 on their own ground to Ferndale Rodbourne. Chiseldon beat Sundstrand by 5-1, Mark Stacey (3) and Jason Thompson (2) doing the damage and a hat-trick by Andy Wildman and a goal by Steve Curtis gave Corsham Town Reserves a 4-1 win over Highworth Athletic. Wootton Bassett Sports beat Aldbourne Reserves 3-1, Scott Vincent, Paul Burke and Danny Groom on target for Bassett.
In Division Four Blunsdon United gained a 3-1 away win over Marshfield thanks to Wayne Watts, Darren Dawson and an own goal. Cricklade Town Reserves beat bottom club Sherston Town 4-3, Gary Baverstock (2), Andy Peglar and Phil Ponting scoring for Cricklade. A hat-trick by John Curnock gave Malmesbury Vics Reserves a 3-0 win over Marlborough. Graham Campion score the only goal as Bromham beat Box Rovers. Burmah Castrol Reserves were 2-1 winners in their local derby game at Dunbar Athletic Reserves. Biggest winners of the day in the division were West Swindon who hit six without reply at home to Ashton Keynes.
The semi-final of the Fountain Trophies Cup was a one side affair as Wroughton Reserves smashed Minety 9-1 on their own ground, this after it had remained goal-less after 40 minutes. The deadlock was broken from the penalty spot and two quick goals before the break gave Wroughton a 3-0 interval lead. The second half saw Wroughton smash six further goals, with a goal from Ian Crockett being Minety’s sole consolation in a painful semi-final experience.
Results
Division 1
Aldbourne 2 Malmesbury Vics 0
Bradford Town 1 Raychem 1
Division 2
GPS 2 Dunbar Ath 1
Melksham T Res 1 Chippenham T Res 1
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Cricklade Town 2
Warminster T Res 1 Bromham 0
Division 3
Biddestone Res 0 Ferndale Rodbourne 3
Chiseldon 5 Sundstrand 1
Corsham Town Res 4 Highworth Ath 1
W. Bassett Sports 3 Aldbourne Res 1
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 Box Rovers 0
Cricklade Town Res 4 Sherston Town 3
Dunbar Ath Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Malmesbury V Res 3 Marlborough T Res 0
Marshfield 1 Blunsdon Utd 3
West Swindon 6 Ashton Keynes 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Semi Final
Minety 1 Wroughton Res 9
Saturday 28th March 1998
Corsham close in on Wilts Title
Corsham Town extended their lead at the top of the Division One table to five points after beating Southbrook on their own ground 4-1. Southbrook took the lead through Jason Daley but a strike by Chris Jones levelled the scores just before the break. The second half belonged to Corsham’s Rob Humphries who bagged a hat-trick to give the leaders a comfortable victory. Second placed Devizes Town Reserves registered a 5-1 win over Tisbury United, Jamie Gale, Graham Gager, Clive Taylor, Andy Davies and David Lloyd netting for Devizes and Nick Gibbons scoring a consolation goal for the visitors. Wroughton were beaten at home by Malmesbury Vics 2-0, both goals being scored by Roger Smith.
Cricklade Town were the day’s highest scorers, beating Purton Reserves 8-0 in Division Two. Bottom of the table Purton lost their goalkeeper Chris Rees, who was sent off for a professional foul after 15 minutes together with defender Paul Gibbons who disputed the decision. Purton’s nine men then held out until just before the break when Steve Avenell opened the scoring. In a goal avalanche after the break Avenell completed his hat-trick and Mark Bradley (2), Gary Fell, Steve Willie and an own goal completed a miserable afternoon for the Red House side. GPS remain third after their 2-1 away win at Bromham. A long-range chip by Jason Hume gave the home side the lead after 10 minutes, the Swindon side equalising through John Peters midway through the second half. Roger Frost netted with a tap-in to give GPS the points.
In Division Three goals by Darren Miller and Clive Slade gave Biddestone Reserves a 2-1 victory over Highworth Athletic and Chiseldon beat Corsham Town Reserves 4-2, Martin Blackman and Andy Wellman scoring for Corsham.
Division Four leaders GPS Reserves were 3-1 winners over Bromham Reserves, Wayne Petrie (2) and Gary Webb the scorers. Goals by Graham Young, Mark Elmsworth, Steve McGinley and Glyn Young saw Dunbar Athletic Reserves beat Cricklade Reserves 4-1. Ian Crockett (2) and Willie Wood scored for Minety in a 3-3 draw with Marshfield. In an entertaining game at Box, Blunsdon United ran out 4-3 winners, the lead switching throughout the game until Wayne Watts scored the winner in the last minute. Other scorers for Blunsdon were Steve Gunn (2) and Martin Sims. Surprise of the day was at Ashton Keynes where bottom but one in the table Marlborough Town Reserves beat the home side 7-1. Goals by Kenny Campbell and Brett Goodson gave West Swindon a 2-1 win over bottom of the table Sherston Town. Burmah Castrol Reserves won 2-0 away at Malmesbury Vics Res to remain in the race for honours.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 5 Tisbury Utd 1
Southbrook 1 Corsham Town 4
Wroughton 0 Malmesbury Vics 2
Division 2
Bromham 1 GPS 2
Cricklade Town 8 Purton Res 0
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
Bradford Town 2 Melksham Town Res 3
Shrewton Utd 3 Dunbar Ath 1
Division 3
Biddestone Res 2 Highworth Ath 1
Chiseldon 4 Corsham Town Res 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 1 Marlborough T Res 7
Box Rovers 3 Blunsdon Utd 4
Dunbar Ath 4 Cricklade t Res 1
GPS Res 3 Bromham Res 1
Malmesbury V Res 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Minety 3 Marshfield 3
West Swindon 2 Sherston 1
Cricklade Town were the day’s highest scorers, beating Purton Reserves 8-0 in Division Two. Bottom of the table Purton lost their goalkeeper Chris Rees, who was sent off for a professional foul after 15 minutes together with defender Paul Gibbons who disputed the decision. Purton’s nine men then held out until just before the break when Steve Avenell opened the scoring. In a goal avalanche after the break Avenell completed his hat-trick and Mark Bradley (2), Gary Fell, Steve Willie and an own goal completed a miserable afternoon for the Red House side. GPS remain third after their 2-1 away win at Bromham. A long-range chip by Jason Hume gave the home side the lead after 10 minutes, the Swindon side equalising through John Peters midway through the second half. Roger Frost netted with a tap-in to give GPS the points.
In Division Three goals by Darren Miller and Clive Slade gave Biddestone Reserves a 2-1 victory over Highworth Athletic and Chiseldon beat Corsham Town Reserves 4-2, Martin Blackman and Andy Wellman scoring for Corsham.
Division Four leaders GPS Reserves were 3-1 winners over Bromham Reserves, Wayne Petrie (2) and Gary Webb the scorers. Goals by Graham Young, Mark Elmsworth, Steve McGinley and Glyn Young saw Dunbar Athletic Reserves beat Cricklade Reserves 4-1. Ian Crockett (2) and Willie Wood scored for Minety in a 3-3 draw with Marshfield. In an entertaining game at Box, Blunsdon United ran out 4-3 winners, the lead switching throughout the game until Wayne Watts scored the winner in the last minute. Other scorers for Blunsdon were Steve Gunn (2) and Martin Sims. Surprise of the day was at Ashton Keynes where bottom but one in the table Marlborough Town Reserves beat the home side 7-1. Goals by Kenny Campbell and Brett Goodson gave West Swindon a 2-1 win over bottom of the table Sherston Town. Burmah Castrol Reserves won 2-0 away at Malmesbury Vics Res to remain in the race for honours.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 5 Tisbury Utd 1
Southbrook 1 Corsham Town 4
Wroughton 0 Malmesbury Vics 2
Division 2
Bromham 1 GPS 2
Cricklade Town 8 Purton Res 0
Addkey Senior Cup Third Round
Bradford Town 2 Melksham Town Res 3
Shrewton Utd 3 Dunbar Ath 1
Division 3
Biddestone Res 2 Highworth Ath 1
Chiseldon 4 Corsham Town Res 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 1 Marlborough T Res 7
Box Rovers 3 Blunsdon Utd 4
Dunbar Ath 4 Cricklade t Res 1
GPS Res 3 Bromham Res 1
Malmesbury V Res 0 Burmah Castrol Res 2
Minety 3 Marshfield 3
West Swindon 2 Sherston 1
Saturday 4th April 1998
Corsham drop vital points in title race
Division One leaders Corsham Town dropped valuable points in their championship challenge when they were held to a goal-less draw at home by Malmesbury Vics. Corsham with a strong wind behind them in the second half kept the Vics penned in their own half but failed to pierce a well marshalled defence. Wroughton shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Bradford Town thanks to a fine display of goalkeeping by the club’s Under 17’s keeper Ian Fawkes. Danny Reeves opened the scoring for the home side, Wroughton drawing level when Tony Law netted from a well taken free kick. After the break Bradford’s Jerad O’Pray put his side into the lead again bending a superb free kick around the Wroughton defensive wall. Shortly after Paul Jardine levelled the scores again but despite heavy pressure by the home side Wroughton clung on for a point thanks to some great stops by their young keeper. Shrewton United kept up their challenge for the runners-up spot by beating Tisbury United on their own ground by 2-0. Biddestone kept their championship hopes alive by beating Marlborough Town 2-0, both goals coming in the first half from Tim Tasker and Spencer Clifford.
There was only one game played in Division Two, GPS losing at home to Burmah Castrol 3-2. Gary Spencer gave GPS an early lead but the visitors fought back to strike twice before the break with goals from Graham and Donnelly. Ian Edwards then levelled the scores for GPS but midway through the half Graham netted again for Burmah Castrol to give them victory.
There were only two games scheduled for Division Three, unlucky Highworth Athletic losing once again by 1-0 at home to Chiseldon, the all important goal coming from Andy Lydiard in the first half. Biddestone Reserves look favourites to fill the runners-up spot after beating Sundstrand on their own ground by 4-2, John Gibbs, Simon Sharpe (2) and Dave Ferris netting for Biddestone.
In Division Four Blunsdon United pushing hard for the runners-up spot did their cause no harm by knocking in six goals to Malmesbury Vics Reserves one to notch up three valuable points. On target for United were Wayne Watts and Steve Gunn who both chalked up hat-tricks. The Vics’ consolation goal came from Gavin Thompson. West Swindon travelled to Bromham and were beaten by 1-0, the goal scored ten minutes from time by Graham Campion. Dunbar Athletic Reserves continued their recent good spell with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Box Rovers, Glyn Young and Dave Smith netting in the first half and John Hughes after the break. Goals by Ian Crockett (2), Steve Venn and Willie Wood enabled Minety to beat Sherston 4-0.
In the third round of the Fountain Trophies Junior up Corsham Town Reserves proved too strong for Marshfield running out winners by 5-0, Neil Brown scoring four and Jamie Skiggs one.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Marlborough Town 0
Bradford Town 2 Wroughton 2
Corsham Town 0 Malmesbury Vics 0
Tisbury Utd 0 Shrewton Utd 2
Division 2
GPS 2 Burmah Castrol 3
Division 3
Highworth Athletic 0 Chiseldon 1
Sundstrand 2 Biddestone 4
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 West Swindon 0
Dunbar Ath Res 3 Box Rovers 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 6
Minety 4 Sherston T 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Marshfield 0 Corsham Town Res 5
There was only one game played in Division Two, GPS losing at home to Burmah Castrol 3-2. Gary Spencer gave GPS an early lead but the visitors fought back to strike twice before the break with goals from Graham and Donnelly. Ian Edwards then levelled the scores for GPS but midway through the half Graham netted again for Burmah Castrol to give them victory.
There were only two games scheduled for Division Three, unlucky Highworth Athletic losing once again by 1-0 at home to Chiseldon, the all important goal coming from Andy Lydiard in the first half. Biddestone Reserves look favourites to fill the runners-up spot after beating Sundstrand on their own ground by 4-2, John Gibbs, Simon Sharpe (2) and Dave Ferris netting for Biddestone.
In Division Four Blunsdon United pushing hard for the runners-up spot did their cause no harm by knocking in six goals to Malmesbury Vics Reserves one to notch up three valuable points. On target for United were Wayne Watts and Steve Gunn who both chalked up hat-tricks. The Vics’ consolation goal came from Gavin Thompson. West Swindon travelled to Bromham and were beaten by 1-0, the goal scored ten minutes from time by Graham Campion. Dunbar Athletic Reserves continued their recent good spell with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Box Rovers, Glyn Young and Dave Smith netting in the first half and John Hughes after the break. Goals by Ian Crockett (2), Steve Venn and Willie Wood enabled Minety to beat Sherston 4-0.
In the third round of the Fountain Trophies Junior up Corsham Town Reserves proved too strong for Marshfield running out winners by 5-0, Neil Brown scoring four and Jamie Skiggs one.
Results
Division 1
Biddestone 2 Marlborough Town 0
Bradford Town 2 Wroughton 2
Corsham Town 0 Malmesbury Vics 0
Tisbury Utd 0 Shrewton Utd 2
Division 2
GPS 2 Burmah Castrol 3
Division 3
Highworth Athletic 0 Chiseldon 1
Sundstrand 2 Biddestone 4
Division 4
Bromham Res 1 West Swindon 0
Dunbar Ath Res 3 Box Rovers 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 6
Minety 4 Sherston T 0
Fountain Trophies Cup Third Round
Marshfield 0 Corsham Town Res 5
Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th April 1998
Midweek Results
Results
Division 1
Bradford Town 0 Biddestone 3
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 5 Dunbar Ath 0
Cricklade Town 2 GPS 1
Warminster T Res 2 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Division 4
GPS Res 2 Dunbar Ath Res 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 2 Sherston T 0
Division 1
Bradford Town 0 Biddestone 3
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 5 Dunbar Ath 0
Cricklade Town 2 GPS 1
Warminster T Res 2 Pewsey Vale Res 0
Division 4
GPS Res 2 Dunbar Ath Res 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 2 Sherston T 0
Saturday 11th April 1998
Brown on mark in cup win
Corsham Town Reserves are through to the final of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup after their 2-0 win over Chiseldon on Saturday. Corsham started at a frantic pace and had a goal disallowed in the first minute. Sixty seconds later Neil Brown netted to give Corsham a one goal lead, a lead they held until the break. Midway through the second half another strike by Brown put the game beyond doubt and gave Corsham a place in the final against Wroughton Reserves.
Shrewton United reached the final of the Wiltshire League’s Addkey Senior Cup by beating Biddestone by 2-1. Shrewton were soon into their stride and took a goal lead after five minutes when a corner was knocked into the net by Roy Green. United continued on top for the rest of the half and a minute before the break Andy Hughes added a second. Biddestone came more into the game after the break but had to wait until five minutes from time when Shrewton keeper John Burton brought down a Biddestone forward in the box and was sent off, Jimmy Tasker converting the ensuing penalty. Shrewton then had to hang on for the remaining five minutes to secure a place in the final where they meet either Melksham Town Reserves or Cricklade.
Both scheduled games in Division One were postponed due to waterlogged pitches but there was better luck in Division Two where all three games beat the weather. Leaders Melksham Town Reserves were in action at home to Burmah Castrol, beating the Swindon side by 4-2. Steve Cripps gave Melksham the lead midway through the first half and Robbie Simmonds header gave them a 2-0 interval lead. Burmah Castrol pulled a goal back at the start of the second half with a strike by Adie Davies but the home side countered by adding a third from Michael Frelaigne and a fourth from substitute Toby Colborn. Burmah scored a second goal in the closing stages. Dunbar Athletic did well to share the points at Chippenham in a 2-2 draw. The home side’s player/manager Gary Skidmore gave his side the lead, Simon Brothwell adding a second before the break. In a spirited fightback after the interval the Swindon side netted twice to share the spoils with goals by Maggs and Bailey. Bromham gained a comfortable 3-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Graham Campion giving his side a first half lead with Jerry Thompson adding a second and Campion a third.
In Division Four Cricklade Town reserves emerged the day’s highest scorers, beating Marlborough Town Reserves by 6-1, Steve Willie (4), Steve Avenell and John Davies the scorers. Ashton Keynes were also among the goals, beating Bromham Reserves by 5-1, Nicky Ward and Darren Howse netting two apiece and Marin Newton with the other. Bottom of the table Shesrton Town fought hard against West Swindon but were eventually beaten by 3-1, Martin Rendall netting a hat-trick for the visitors.
In midweek games Biddestone kept their championship hopes alive with a 3-0 away win over Bradford Town in Division One. In Division Two Burmah Castrol beat local rivals Dunbar Athletic by 5-0. Cricklade also kept their promotion hopes alive by beating GPS by 2-1 and Warminster Town Reserves beat Pewsey Vale Reserves by 2-0. GPS Reserves, leaders of Division Four beat Dunbar Athletic Reserves by 2-0.
Results
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 2 Dunbar Ath 2
Melksham Town Res 4 Burmah Castrol 2
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Bromham 3
Addkey Senior Cup Semi Final
Shrewton 2 Biddestone 1
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 5 Bromham Res 1
Cricklade Town Res 6 Marlborough T Res 1
Sherston 1 West Swindon 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Semi Final
Corsham Town Res 2 Chiseldon 0
Shrewton United reached the final of the Wiltshire League’s Addkey Senior Cup by beating Biddestone by 2-1. Shrewton were soon into their stride and took a goal lead after five minutes when a corner was knocked into the net by Roy Green. United continued on top for the rest of the half and a minute before the break Andy Hughes added a second. Biddestone came more into the game after the break but had to wait until five minutes from time when Shrewton keeper John Burton brought down a Biddestone forward in the box and was sent off, Jimmy Tasker converting the ensuing penalty. Shrewton then had to hang on for the remaining five minutes to secure a place in the final where they meet either Melksham Town Reserves or Cricklade.
Both scheduled games in Division One were postponed due to waterlogged pitches but there was better luck in Division Two where all three games beat the weather. Leaders Melksham Town Reserves were in action at home to Burmah Castrol, beating the Swindon side by 4-2. Steve Cripps gave Melksham the lead midway through the first half and Robbie Simmonds header gave them a 2-0 interval lead. Burmah Castrol pulled a goal back at the start of the second half with a strike by Adie Davies but the home side countered by adding a third from Michael Frelaigne and a fourth from substitute Toby Colborn. Burmah scored a second goal in the closing stages. Dunbar Athletic did well to share the points at Chippenham in a 2-2 draw. The home side’s player/manager Gary Skidmore gave his side the lead, Simon Brothwell adding a second before the break. In a spirited fightback after the interval the Swindon side netted twice to share the spoils with goals by Maggs and Bailey. Bromham gained a comfortable 3-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves, Graham Campion giving his side a first half lead with Jerry Thompson adding a second and Campion a third.
In Division Four Cricklade Town reserves emerged the day’s highest scorers, beating Marlborough Town Reserves by 6-1, Steve Willie (4), Steve Avenell and John Davies the scorers. Ashton Keynes were also among the goals, beating Bromham Reserves by 5-1, Nicky Ward and Darren Howse netting two apiece and Marin Newton with the other. Bottom of the table Shesrton Town fought hard against West Swindon but were eventually beaten by 3-1, Martin Rendall netting a hat-trick for the visitors.
In midweek games Biddestone kept their championship hopes alive with a 3-0 away win over Bradford Town in Division One. In Division Two Burmah Castrol beat local rivals Dunbar Athletic by 5-0. Cricklade also kept their promotion hopes alive by beating GPS by 2-1 and Warminster Town Reserves beat Pewsey Vale Reserves by 2-0. GPS Reserves, leaders of Division Four beat Dunbar Athletic Reserves by 2-0.
Results
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 2 Dunbar Ath 2
Melksham Town Res 4 Burmah Castrol 2
Pewsey Vale Res 0 Bromham 3
Addkey Senior Cup Semi Final
Shrewton 2 Biddestone 1
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 5 Bromham Res 1
Cricklade Town Res 6 Marlborough T Res 1
Sherston 1 West Swindon 3
Fountain Trophies Cup Semi Final
Corsham Town Res 2 Chiseldon 0
Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th April 1998
Midweek Results
Results
Division 1
Bradford Town 1 Devizes Town Res 3
Division 2
Melksham Town Res 7 Purton Res 1
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Burmah Castrol 2
Division 1
Bradford Town 1 Devizes Town Res 3
Division 2
Melksham Town Res 7 Purton Res 1
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Burmah Castrol 2
Saturday 18th April 1998
Spot on Kearley secures cup win
Cricklade Town reached the final of the Addkey Senior Cup in their first season in the competition beating Melksham Town Reserves 1-0. In a dour semi final neither side gave much away until Cricklade’s Dave Parker was brought down in the box and Dave Kearley scored from the spot for the only goal of the game. In the second half Cricklade defended their lead well, with Justin Stephens, Steve Paish and Lee Marshall outstanding in defence. Cricklade will now meet First Division Shrewton United in the final.
Aldbourne provided the shock of the day in Division One when they beat championship challengers Devizes Town Reserves on their own ground 1-0. The defeat means that Devizes would have to win their two remaining games by a huge margin and leaders Corsham Town would have to lose their last game of the season for Devizes to beat Corsham to the title. The only game came in the first half with a strike from Tom Hunt. Biddestone, bidding for the runners-up spot, finished their season with a 6-3 away win over Southbrook. The visitors built up a six goal lead before Southbrook rallied in the last 20 minutes to score through Jason Daly (2) and Ray Shaw. Simon Hillier netted a hat-trick for Biddestone with Mark Neil, Paul Southway and Sean Woods scoring one apiece. Corsham Town, away to Malmesbury Victoria, built up a two goal interval lead with goals by Stuart Skinner and Rob Humphries. Malmesbury pulled a goal back from a Roger Smith penalty after the break but Humphries struck again for Corsham to seal the game. Shrewton United beat Wroughton 6-1, Dean Foot put Shrewton into the lead, the Swindon side equalising shortly after through Steve Harris. Dave Turner and Neil Burden then netted to give Shrewton a 3-1 lead at the break and further goals came from Brian Blake, Roy Green and Paul Watson in the second half.
There was one game played in Division Two, GPS beating Chippenham Town Reserves on their own ground 2-1. Ben Moore gave the home side an interval lead but two goals in the last quarter of the game by Nick Camden and Jon Peters gave the Swindon side victory.
Biddestone Reserves ensured runners-up spot in Division Three with a point in a 1-1 home draw with Chiseldon. Down Ampney finishing champions by six points. Ferndale Rodbourne finished third, a point behind Biddestone after beating Corsham Town Reserves 4-1.
Division Four champions GPS Reserves had Chris Hicks and Dave Corry sent off in the first half against Marshfield and were beaten 2-0. Blunsdon United beat Marlborough Town Reserves 7-1, Wayne Watts (3), Paul Hogan (2), Steve Gunn and Martin Sims doing the damage and Ashton Keynes beat bottom club Sherston Town 7-3, Simon Hayes (3), Nick Ward, Martin Newton, Mark Bartlett and James Ward on target for the visitors and Michael Ward (3) for Sherston. West Swindon defeated Box Rovers 3-1 and scored all four goals, Neil Parsons (2) and Mark Smyth netting at the right end and Duncan Griffin scoring an own goal at the wrong end.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 0 Aldbourne 1
Malmesbury Vics 1 Corsham Town 3
Shrewton Utd 6 Wroughton 1
Southbrook 3 Biddestone 6
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 1 GPS 2
Addkey Senior Cup Semi Final
Melksham Town Res 0 Cricklade Town 1
Division 3
Biddestone 1 Chiseldon 1
Ferndale Rodbourne 4 Corsham T Res 1
Division 4
GPS Res 0 Marshfield 2
Marlborough T Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 7
Sherston Town 3 Ashton Keynes 7
West Swindon 3 Box Rovers 1
Aldbourne provided the shock of the day in Division One when they beat championship challengers Devizes Town Reserves on their own ground 1-0. The defeat means that Devizes would have to win their two remaining games by a huge margin and leaders Corsham Town would have to lose their last game of the season for Devizes to beat Corsham to the title. The only game came in the first half with a strike from Tom Hunt. Biddestone, bidding for the runners-up spot, finished their season with a 6-3 away win over Southbrook. The visitors built up a six goal lead before Southbrook rallied in the last 20 minutes to score through Jason Daly (2) and Ray Shaw. Simon Hillier netted a hat-trick for Biddestone with Mark Neil, Paul Southway and Sean Woods scoring one apiece. Corsham Town, away to Malmesbury Victoria, built up a two goal interval lead with goals by Stuart Skinner and Rob Humphries. Malmesbury pulled a goal back from a Roger Smith penalty after the break but Humphries struck again for Corsham to seal the game. Shrewton United beat Wroughton 6-1, Dean Foot put Shrewton into the lead, the Swindon side equalising shortly after through Steve Harris. Dave Turner and Neil Burden then netted to give Shrewton a 3-1 lead at the break and further goals came from Brian Blake, Roy Green and Paul Watson in the second half.
There was one game played in Division Two, GPS beating Chippenham Town Reserves on their own ground 2-1. Ben Moore gave the home side an interval lead but two goals in the last quarter of the game by Nick Camden and Jon Peters gave the Swindon side victory.
Biddestone Reserves ensured runners-up spot in Division Three with a point in a 1-1 home draw with Chiseldon. Down Ampney finishing champions by six points. Ferndale Rodbourne finished third, a point behind Biddestone after beating Corsham Town Reserves 4-1.
Division Four champions GPS Reserves had Chris Hicks and Dave Corry sent off in the first half against Marshfield and were beaten 2-0. Blunsdon United beat Marlborough Town Reserves 7-1, Wayne Watts (3), Paul Hogan (2), Steve Gunn and Martin Sims doing the damage and Ashton Keynes beat bottom club Sherston Town 7-3, Simon Hayes (3), Nick Ward, Martin Newton, Mark Bartlett and James Ward on target for the visitors and Michael Ward (3) for Sherston. West Swindon defeated Box Rovers 3-1 and scored all four goals, Neil Parsons (2) and Mark Smyth netting at the right end and Duncan Griffin scoring an own goal at the wrong end.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 0 Aldbourne 1
Malmesbury Vics 1 Corsham Town 3
Shrewton Utd 6 Wroughton 1
Southbrook 3 Biddestone 6
Division 2
Chippenham Town Res 1 GPS 2
Addkey Senior Cup Semi Final
Melksham Town Res 0 Cricklade Town 1
Division 3
Biddestone 1 Chiseldon 1
Ferndale Rodbourne 4 Corsham T Res 1
Division 4
GPS Res 0 Marshfield 2
Marlborough T Res 1 Blunsdon Utd 7
Sherston Town 3 Ashton Keynes 7
West Swindon 3 Box Rovers 1
Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd April 1998
Midweek Results
Results
Division 1
Bradford Town 2 Malmesbury Vics 1
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 9 Purton Res 0
Chippenham Town Res 3 Bromham 2
Melksham Town Res 6 GPS 0
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 3 West Swindon 3
Cricklade Town Res 3 Minety 3
GPS Res 3 Box Rovers 0
Division 1
Bradford Town 2 Malmesbury Vics 1
Division 2
Burmah Castrol 9 Purton Res 0
Chippenham Town Res 3 Bromham 2
Melksham Town Res 6 GPS 0
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 3 West Swindon 3
Cricklade Town Res 3 Minety 3
GPS Res 3 Box Rovers 0
Saturday 25th April 1998
New boys brave cup bid ended
Cricklade Town appearing in the Addkey Senior Cup final in their first season as a senior club were beaten 5-0 by First Division Shrewton United in the tie at Corsham Town’s ground. Shrewton took the lead after 15 minutes when a well worked move enabled full back Nick Jones to score from 12 yards. For the rest of the first period both sides had half chances to have scored, Cricklade twice hitting the woodwork. In the second half Shrewton stepped up a gear and Paul Watson increased their lead shortly after the restart. Watson then crossed for Mike Ball to add a third and Dean Foot completed the scoring by netting two more.
Later in the afternoon at Corsham Town the final of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup between Wroughton Reserves and Corsham Town Reserves got underway ten minutes late due to a heavy storm. Lee Curtis opened the scoring for Wroughton. Andy Wildman equalised shortly after. Matt Criddle then put Wroughton back into the lead for what turned out to be the winning goal, Wroughton eventually running out 2-1 winners.
In Division One Aldbourne, who defeated Devizes Town Reserves last week, disappointed against Malmesbury Victoria and were held to a 1-1 draw. Bottom club Marlborough Town finished the season on a winning note beating Bradford Town 2-0. Wayne Presley netted midway through the first half with a good long range effort and Justin Guarnieri made sure of victory 20 minutes from time. Raychem were 3-1 home winners over Tisbury United.
GPS in Division Two were the day’s highest scorers, beating Pewsey Vale Reserves 7-1, with goals from Mark Croydon (3), Roger Frost (2), Gary Spencer and Gary Faircloth. Ross Anderson replied for Pewsey. Dunbar Athletic left it late against bottom club Purton Reserves, stalwart Mark Wesley scoring a hat-trick in his side’s 3-2 win over the Red House side. Purton took the lead through Mark Cutter and went 2-1 up in the second half with another strike from Cutter. Wesley then snatched Athletic’s win by netting twice. Melksham Town kept their title bid on track with a 4-0 home win over Chippenham Town Reserves.
The top two met in Division Four and Burmah Castrol aided their quest for the runners-up spot with a point away at champions GPS Reserves, 1-1 the final score. It was the same score line at Minety where a Steve Venn strike gave the home side a point in their game against Box Rovers. There was a nine goal thriller between Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Marshfield, the visitors Marshfield just edging it by the odd goal. Malmesbury dented West Swindon’s chances of finishing third with a 5-3 win over their visitors.
Results
Addkey Senior Cup Final
Shrewton Utd 5 Cricklade Town 0
Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Final
Corsham Town Res 1 Wroughton Res 2
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Malmesbury Vics 1
Marlborough Town 2 Bradford Town 0
Raychem 3 Tisbury Utd 1
Division 2
Melksham T Res 4 Chippenham T Res 2
Pewsey Vale Res 1 GPS 7
Purton Res 2 Dunbar Ath 3
Division 4
Dunbar Ath 4 Marshfield 5
GPS Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 1
Malmesbury Vics Res 5 West Swindon 3
Minety 1 Box Rovers 1
Later in the afternoon at Corsham Town the final of the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup between Wroughton Reserves and Corsham Town Reserves got underway ten minutes late due to a heavy storm. Lee Curtis opened the scoring for Wroughton. Andy Wildman equalised shortly after. Matt Criddle then put Wroughton back into the lead for what turned out to be the winning goal, Wroughton eventually running out 2-1 winners.
In Division One Aldbourne, who defeated Devizes Town Reserves last week, disappointed against Malmesbury Victoria and were held to a 1-1 draw. Bottom club Marlborough Town finished the season on a winning note beating Bradford Town 2-0. Wayne Presley netted midway through the first half with a good long range effort and Justin Guarnieri made sure of victory 20 minutes from time. Raychem were 3-1 home winners over Tisbury United.
GPS in Division Two were the day’s highest scorers, beating Pewsey Vale Reserves 7-1, with goals from Mark Croydon (3), Roger Frost (2), Gary Spencer and Gary Faircloth. Ross Anderson replied for Pewsey. Dunbar Athletic left it late against bottom club Purton Reserves, stalwart Mark Wesley scoring a hat-trick in his side’s 3-2 win over the Red House side. Purton took the lead through Mark Cutter and went 2-1 up in the second half with another strike from Cutter. Wesley then snatched Athletic’s win by netting twice. Melksham Town kept their title bid on track with a 4-0 home win over Chippenham Town Reserves.
The top two met in Division Four and Burmah Castrol aided their quest for the runners-up spot with a point away at champions GPS Reserves, 1-1 the final score. It was the same score line at Minety where a Steve Venn strike gave the home side a point in their game against Box Rovers. There was a nine goal thriller between Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Marshfield, the visitors Marshfield just edging it by the odd goal. Malmesbury dented West Swindon’s chances of finishing third with a 5-3 win over their visitors.
Results
Addkey Senior Cup Final
Shrewton Utd 5 Cricklade Town 0
Fountain Trophies Junior Cup Final
Corsham Town Res 1 Wroughton Res 2
Division 1
Aldbourne 1 Malmesbury Vics 1
Marlborough Town 2 Bradford Town 0
Raychem 3 Tisbury Utd 1
Division 2
Melksham T Res 4 Chippenham T Res 2
Pewsey Vale Res 1 GPS 7
Purton Res 2 Dunbar Ath 3
Division 4
Dunbar Ath 4 Marshfield 5
GPS Res 1 Burmah Castrol Res 1
Malmesbury Vics Res 5 West Swindon 3
Minety 1 Box Rovers 1
Tuesday 27th to Thursday 30th April 1998
Midweek Results
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Malmesbury Vics 0
Shrewton Utd 1 Corsham Town 0
Southbrook 0 Bradford Town 1
Tisbury Utd 0 Bradford Town 1
Division 2
Bromham 3 Dunbar Ath 2
Chippenham T Res 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Chippenham T Res 11 Purton Res 3
Chippenham T Res 2 Bromham 2
Cricklade Town 5 Burmah Castrol 0
Melksham Town Res 2 Cricklade Town 2
Melksham Town Res 4 Dunbar Ath 0
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Cricklade Town 4
Purton Res 2 GPS 2
Purton Res 9 Pewsey Vale Res 4
Warminster T Res 1 GPS 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Burmah Castrol 5
Box Rovers 3 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 4 Blunsdon Utd 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Ashton Keynes 6
Minety 6 West Swindon 0
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 2 Malmesbury Vics 0
Shrewton Utd 1 Corsham Town 0
Southbrook 0 Bradford Town 1
Tisbury Utd 0 Bradford Town 1
Division 2
Bromham 3 Dunbar Ath 2
Chippenham T Res 1 Burmah Castrol 1
Chippenham T Res 11 Purton Res 3
Chippenham T Res 2 Bromham 2
Cricklade Town 5 Burmah Castrol 0
Melksham Town Res 2 Cricklade Town 2
Melksham Town Res 4 Dunbar Ath 0
Pewsey Vale Res 1 Cricklade Town 4
Purton Res 2 GPS 2
Purton Res 9 Pewsey Vale Res 4
Warminster T Res 1 GPS 2
Division 4
Ashton Keynes 0 Burmah Castrol 5
Box Rovers 3 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 4 Blunsdon Utd 0
Malmesbury Vics Res 1 Ashton Keynes 6
Minety 6 West Swindon 0
Saturday 2nd May 1998
Setback to title dreams
Cricklade Town, who lost in the final of the Addkey Senior Cup last week, suffered another disappointment when they were held to a 2-2 draw at Warminster ruining their chances of becoming champions of Division 2. Ian Ross put Cricklade ahead but Justin Tugwell equalised. Chris Lang regained the lead for Cricklade and they looked to be heading for victory but with five minutes remaining Steve Richardson hit an equaliser.
Corsham Town are the champions of Division One despite being beaten by 1-0 in midweek by Shrewton United. Devizes Town Reserves, who had won in midweek, finished as runners-up after needing to win by 16 goals in their final game for the title. In that final game against Southbrook Clive Taylor emerged as the Devizes hero scoring four of his side’s five goals in their 5-1 victory. Nick Mooney added a fifth and Ray Shaw scored a consolation goal for the Swindon side. However, the five goals were not enough and meant Corsham Town pipped them on goal difference. Raychem and Bradford Town shared the points in a 2-2 draw. Raychem took a two goal lead with strikes by Paul Distill and Darren Jell, the visitors reducing the arrears from a penalty from Paul Shanley. After the break Danny Reeves equalised for Bradford from a corner.
In the only game played in Division Three Sundstrand and Corsham Town reserves drew 4-4. Sundstrand took a two goal lead, visitors Corsham levelling the score before the break. Corsham took the lead twice in the second half but on both occasions the home side equalised, Steve Peacey netting in the last minute. Other scorers were Ian Hooper (2) and Mark Flatman for Sundstrand and Steve Healey (2), Frank Rogers and Kevin Brown for Corsham.
In Division Four, Burmah Castrol Reserves had wrapped up runners-up spot behind GPS Reserves in midweek with a 5-0 away win at Ashton Keynes. The win assured them of second spot as on the same night Blunsdon United crashed 4-0 away at Cricklade Town Reserves. On the final Saturday of the season Cricklade Town Reserves could not maintain that winning form as they lost 1-0 to Bromham Reserves, Jeremy Thompson scoring ten minutes from time. Minety had ended West Swindon’s hopes of finishing in third in midweek with an impressive 6-0 win, a hat-trick from Willie Wood and two from Andy Billett plus one Colin Henderson in Minety’s big win. Saturday again saw six goals at Minety Playing Fields but this time it was honours even as they drew 3-3 with Ashton Keynes, Ian Crockett, Willie Wood and Andy Smith for Minety and Mark Bartlett with a hat-trick for Ashton Keynes. Blunsdon United were the day’s highest scorers beating Marshfield 8-1 to end five points ahead of West Swindon in that third spot. Dave Parker (2), Wayne Watts (2), Martin Simms, Steve Gunn, Paul Stanners and an own goal doing the damage. Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Malmesbury Vics Reserves fought out a dour no score draw, Dunbar hitting the woodwork several times.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 5 Southbrook 1
Raychem 2 Bradford Town 2
Division 2
Warminster T Res 2 Cricklade Town 2
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 8 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 0 Bromham 1
Dunbar Ath Res 0 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Minety 3 Ashton Keynes 3
Corsham Town are the champions of Division One despite being beaten by 1-0 in midweek by Shrewton United. Devizes Town Reserves, who had won in midweek, finished as runners-up after needing to win by 16 goals in their final game for the title. In that final game against Southbrook Clive Taylor emerged as the Devizes hero scoring four of his side’s five goals in their 5-1 victory. Nick Mooney added a fifth and Ray Shaw scored a consolation goal for the Swindon side. However, the five goals were not enough and meant Corsham Town pipped them on goal difference. Raychem and Bradford Town shared the points in a 2-2 draw. Raychem took a two goal lead with strikes by Paul Distill and Darren Jell, the visitors reducing the arrears from a penalty from Paul Shanley. After the break Danny Reeves equalised for Bradford from a corner.
In the only game played in Division Three Sundstrand and Corsham Town reserves drew 4-4. Sundstrand took a two goal lead, visitors Corsham levelling the score before the break. Corsham took the lead twice in the second half but on both occasions the home side equalised, Steve Peacey netting in the last minute. Other scorers were Ian Hooper (2) and Mark Flatman for Sundstrand and Steve Healey (2), Frank Rogers and Kevin Brown for Corsham.
In Division Four, Burmah Castrol Reserves had wrapped up runners-up spot behind GPS Reserves in midweek with a 5-0 away win at Ashton Keynes. The win assured them of second spot as on the same night Blunsdon United crashed 4-0 away at Cricklade Town Reserves. On the final Saturday of the season Cricklade Town Reserves could not maintain that winning form as they lost 1-0 to Bromham Reserves, Jeremy Thompson scoring ten minutes from time. Minety had ended West Swindon’s hopes of finishing in third in midweek with an impressive 6-0 win, a hat-trick from Willie Wood and two from Andy Billett plus one Colin Henderson in Minety’s big win. Saturday again saw six goals at Minety Playing Fields but this time it was honours even as they drew 3-3 with Ashton Keynes, Ian Crockett, Willie Wood and Andy Smith for Minety and Mark Bartlett with a hat-trick for Ashton Keynes. Blunsdon United were the day’s highest scorers beating Marshfield 8-1 to end five points ahead of West Swindon in that third spot. Dave Parker (2), Wayne Watts (2), Martin Simms, Steve Gunn, Paul Stanners and an own goal doing the damage. Dunbar Athletic Reserves and Malmesbury Vics Reserves fought out a dour no score draw, Dunbar hitting the woodwork several times.
Results
Division 1
Devizes Town Res 5 Southbrook 1
Raychem 2 Bradford Town 2
Division 2
Warminster T Res 2 Cricklade Town 2
Division 4
Blunsdon Utd 8 Marshfield 1
Cricklade Town Res 0 Bromham 1
Dunbar Ath Res 0 Malmesbury Vics Res 0
Minety 3 Ashton Keynes 3
Thursday 7th May 1998
Cricklade end with a win
Cricklade Town wrapped up their season in Division Two with a 3-0 home win over Bromham to finish just a point adrift of Melksham Town Reserves, showing how costly that late equaliser had been on Saturday.
In Division Four the final game of the season in the division saw Malmesbury Vics Res and Minety share six goals in their local derby. On target for Minety were Mark Fairbanks, Andy Smith and Steve Venn.
Results
Division 2
Cricklade Town 3 Bromham 0
Division 4
Malmesbury Vics Res 3 Minety 3
Results
Division 2
Cricklade Town 3 Bromham 0
Division 4
Malmesbury Vics Res 3 Minety 3
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