CHIPPENHAM Town's poor showing in the knockout competitions continued last night as Tommy Saunders troops were dumped out of the Dr Martens Cup by old adversaries Mangotsfield.
A 3-2 extra-time defeat in the first round adds to disappointingly early exits from the FA Cup and FA Trophy.
Town paid the price for some sloppy first-half defending, conceding two soft goals inside 28 sloppy minutes.
Town rallied after the break, and fit again Steve Tweddle gave the Bluebirds some hope with a 61st minute penalty.
A stirring comeback looked to be on the cards when super-sub Dave Bright grabbed a thrilling last-minute leveller to send the match into extra time.
But Town's good work was undone, when midfield terrier John Woods conceded a 104th minute penalty, which was converted by Rob Claridge.
Cirencester Town ensured that one local side would feature in the second round after beating Weston-super-Mare.
The visitors led 1-0 until the 86th minute, but Ciren triumphed with late goals from Justin Miller and James Blastland.
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