SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2022
DIVISION TWO
PARK UNITED FC 9 HEYTESBURY RESERVES FC 4
PARK ON CLOUD NINE
With both Bradford Town ‘A’ and The Lodge involved in A & B Cup action this weekend, Park United knew a win over Heytesbury Reserves would close the gap on the teams above them in The Gooding Accounts Ltd sponsored Division Two, and they took full advantage with a 9 – 4 win to complete a quick league double over their visitors.
A brace apiece from Ben Selman and Jake Angell with single efforts from Luke Roberts, Jack Brain, Rhys Edwards, Tom Foley and Adam Richards made up the nine as Park United spread the goals around the team and maintained the pressure on the two teams above them in the league.
Dean Perryman scored twice for Heytesbury Reserves with Jamie Tester and Andrew Brunning adding one each.
Next weekend Park United travel to Steeple Ashton to face The Stiffs while Heytesbury Reserves have a weekend off.
FC DEVIZES UNITED 8 TROWBRIDGE TOWN DEVELOPMENT FC 2
DEVIZES UP TO FOURTH
With Dilton Marsh Wanderers in A & B Cup action, FC Devizes took full advantage and rose above their rivals up to fourth place in The Gooding Accounts Ltd sponsored Division Two with a thumping 8 – 2 win over Trowbridge Town Development.
Declan McStravick led the way for Devizes, helping himself to a hat-trick.
Single strikes from Jordan Anning, Daniel Durbridge, Jamie Wallen, Archie Haggety and Cameron Lee made up the eight.
George York scored both goals for Trowbridge Town Development.
Next weekend FC Devizes travel to face leaders Bradford Town ‘A’ in what looks like an exciting match.
Trowbridge Town Development also have a tough match as they play host to second place team The Lodge.
FRESHFORD UNITED FC 2 THE STIFFS FC 1
QUICK FIRE DOUBLE SENDS FRESHFORD TO VICTORY
Two quick first half goals turned this Gooding Accounts Ltd sponsored Division Two match in Freshford United’s favour as they came from behind to beat The Stiffs 2 – 1 in a match that could have gone either way.
It was The Stiffs who took the lead when Tom Wilkes fired them ahead on 15 minutes after a good start from the visitors.
Ten minutes later, with the hosts on the back foot The Stiffs should have increased their advantage when after some good work on the right, the normally reliable Steve Lewin fired over the bar from inside the box to let Freshford off the hook.
Shortly after on 35 minutes Dan Birleson was brought down in the box and Olly Tolcher stepped up to convert the resulting penalty and level the match.
Two minutes later Freshford took the lead when Dan Birleson burst forward and fired high into the net to complete a quick turnaround for the hosts.
The second half was a goal-less affair with both teams unable to convert any chances as Freshford United held on for their fourth win of the season.
Next weekend Freshford United are home again as they host Bishops Cannings.
The Stiffs are also home as they welcome Park United to St Marys.