MID WILTS YOUTH & MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
MATCH REPORTS
UNDER 9 BLUE DIVISION
Trowbridge Wanderers A took a narrow 1-0 at the break against visitors Melksham Town Youth
Saints following a closely fought first half. Both sides struggled to make any head way in the
adverse weather conditions but managed a goal a piece finishing the game at 2-1 to Wanderers.
Sebastian Hounsell and Jack Beavan scored for Wanderers.
UNDER 9 ORANGE DIVISION
Melksham Town Youth Robins gained their first point of this campaign with an excellent team
performance against Chippenham Town Youth. Melksham had the wind at their backs and went on
the attack, hitting the post through Jake Palmer but were denied by some fine saves from the
Chippenham keeper. Their hard work finally paid off mid-way through the half when Keiron Pearce
latched onto a through ball to slot home giving the home side a 1-0 advantage.
Chippenham came into the game more after the break but were thwarted by some fine and brave
defending. Melksham soaked up the pressure and looked dangerous on the counter attack but
eventually Chippenham found their way through and scored an equaliser just minutes from the final
whistle with a fine run down the left wing before slotting home. Overall, a great effort by both
teams in very difficult conditions.
UNDER 10 BLUE DIVISION
Club mates Trowbridge Town A hosted Trowbridge Town B at the weekend in a nail biting game
which could have gone either way. Town A edged ahead in the first half with a goal from Ben
Philips but a second half shot from Thomas Caldicott cancelled out their advantage for a 1-1 final
score.
Another close encounter saw Warminster Highbury take all three points with a 3-2 win away
against Worton & Cheverell Badgers. Joe Hardy (2) and Luke Woods scored for Highbury.
UNDER 10 GREEN DIVISION
With many games already postponed over weekend it was some concern that the match between
home side AFC Corsham Leopards and Melksham Town Youth Saints may also be postponed.
However, the weather turned during the night producing a reasonably dry pitch and sunshine.
Melksham started nervously and seemed to be getting to the ball second every time. Defenders
Adam Meakin and Mahirul Islam fought hard to keep out Corsham and barring a few nervous
moments did so admirably. The game continued with Corsham taking advantage of a downhill
slope and wind at their backs to keep up the pressure. A long distance lob from around thirty yards
managed to beat the Melksham keeper. Melksham were knocked by the goal but continued to
push and created some great opportunities, hitting the post twice but several great efforts by the
Corsham keeper kept out Sam Tallis and Jack Eglin until the half time whistle.
Melksham's half time team talk seemed to work, with the players working much better as a team
and closing down the opposition well. The change of positions also seemed to work with Ben, Jack
and Zac Hillier putting together some great passes and creating many opportunities. With just five
minutes gone in the second half pressure from Melksham forced a corner which was struck
perfectly by Ben to connect with Zac at the far post and a superb header across the goal line into
the corner. Melksham were more in control now but were still susceptible on the break, allowing
players to get in behind them leaving keeper Josh Long one on one on two occasions. As usual
Josh dealt with the situation admirably coming out and smothering the ball. Twelve minutes in to
the second half Mahirul picked up the ball in midfield went around three players and laid a ball off
to Zac who stepped round another player and poked it into net leaving the keeper no chance. A
special mention goes to Corsham defender Bradley for an outstanding performance throughout the
game.
UNDER 10 RED DIVISION
Biddestone Youth ran out 4-1 winners away to Warminster Highbury Blacks following a goalless
first half. Josh Cole scored for Highbury.
UNDER 10 YELL0W DIVISION
Melksham Park B took a 3-1 half time lead against home side Bradford Town Falcons before going
on to finish 5-2 winners. Park saw goals from Ben Davis (2) and a hat trick from Josh Underwood.
UNDER 12 GREEN DIVISION
Devizes Town Youth remain one point clear at the top of the table with a game in hand after taking
a 2-0 half time lead before going on to finish 4-0 winners against visitors Marlborough Town. The
win also gives Devizes their second clean sheet on the bounce. Liam Kennedy, Kyle Smith, James
Perrott and Gabriel Gospodinov scored for Devizes.
Bemerton Heath Harlequins keep their championship campaign alive following their home win
against local rivals Amesbury Juniors Tigers. Bemerton took a comfortable 3-1 lead at the break
but almost lost it in the second half as Charlie Vigor completed his hat-trick for Amesbury. A fourth
for Bemerton secured them the victory.
UNDER 13 BLUE DIVISION
Well taken goals from Josh and Jo H in the first half saw home side Biddestone ease ahead of
Castle Combe in a sporting match. A goal from Matt R in the second half put the game out of
Castle Combes reach.
UNDER 13 GREEN DIVISION
Logan Cassidy gave home side Trowbridge Wanderers a 1-0 lead in the first half against Calne
FC. Wanderers continued to defend well in the second half and increase their final tally to three
with no reply with further goals from Kevin Deadman and a second for Cassidy for their first three
points of the season so far.
UNDER 13 RED DIVISION
A great all round team performance saw AFC Corsham stretch their unbeaten start to the season
to seven games following their top of the table clash against Amesbury Juniors Lions. Corsham
took a narrow 1-0 at the break before going on to finish 4-1 winners. The Corsham defence was
outstanding marshalled well by Cameron Docherty-Smith and Max Shackleford. Corey Newbury,
Nathan Baldwin and Tom Chandler scored for Corsham.
Mere FC celebrate their first win of the season following their closely fought 4-3 home win against
FC Chippenham. Seth Guyknapp (2), Aaron Thorne and Jake Francis scored for Mere.
UNDER 14 BLUE DIVISION
Man of the match Jamie Weir scored his first ever hat trick for Devizes Town Youth in their
comfortable home win against Castle Combe Colts. Devizes also saw goals from Zak Messenger
(5), Alex Singh (2), Tom Flippance (2) and Jordan Wildman (2).
UNDER 14 RED DIVISION
Warminster Highbury scored an early goal against Bradford Town through Brad Edwards after a
shot from Rhys Jones was cleared off the line. Bradford brought the scores level before Highbury
regained the lead with Conner Weaver heading home from a cross in.
After the break Weaver scored his second heading in again from a great cross. Highbury went on
to finish 7-1 winners with two more from Weaver a second from Edwards and one from Jones.
Special mention goes to the Bradford keeper for an outstanding game and keeping the score down
to single figures.
UNDER 15 GREEN DIVISION
A closely fought game saw Warminster Highbury take the lead against home side Calne FC White.
Calne were up to the challenge bringing the scores level before the break with a shot from Ganer
Ozakaya. After the interval Josh Taylor gave Calne the lead before Highbury cancelled it out
ending the game level at 2-2.
UNDER 15 RED DIVISION
Two goals from Philip Griffiths helped Bradford Town Youth B to a 2-1 half time lead against
visitors Melksham Park B. The second half saw Bradford increase their tally to five with goals from
Samuel Pugh (2) and Griffiths, completing his hat trick, taking the final score to 5-3.
Marshfield ran out convincing 18-0 winners at home to Chippenham Town Youth Yellow with goals
from Sam Walker (5), Jack Gibson (4), Jimmy Neal (3), Keatan Finnegan (3), Charlie Clark and
one from Rowan Finnegan, his first in three seasons with the team.
UNDER 16 RED DIVISION
In a bottom of the table clash home side Amesbury Juniors Bears dug deep against Melksham
Park to earn their first points of the season, lifting them off the bottom of the table. The Bears
found themselves on the back foot early in the game before going behind by three goals. The
Bears were not discouraged by the deficit and fought back with a string of attacks resulting in a 3-3
half time score with goals from Ryan Chesterton, Chris Newbury and Tommy Nicklen.
Amesbury’s resolve carried on in the second half taking the lead and going on to finish 6-4 winners.
Amesbury saw second half goals from Jonathan Brown, Ryan Hamlet and a second for
Chesterton. Park replied with goals from Andy Wray2), Jack Craig and Darren Pegglar.
UNDER 17 BLUE DIVISION
Warminster Highbury held visitors Westbury Youth A to a 2-0 half time lead before going on to
finish 6-1 winners with goals from Sam McEntee, Alex Smith, Matt Russell, Tom Goledge and
Chkiah Douglas (2).