Under 9s Yellow Division: Chippenham Town Youth Blue and Trowbridge Town Youth E treated the watching crowd to an exciting display of football and with the many chances. Trowbridge took the lead after a break out from defence ending with Oliver Cooper finishing well. Chippenham equalized with a fine goal from Ben Berkley who struck a clean shot past the despairing reach of the goalkeeper. With the game finely balance Chippenham went searching for a goal but fine counter attacking from Trowbridge secured them the points with goals from Lyndon Williams and Callum Norris.

Under 10s Blue division Trowbridge Town Youth A gave a great team performance to win 3 - 0 away to Devizes Town Youth. Both teams fought hard for that early goal but a penalty conceded by Devizes gave George Penny the opportunity to open the scoring in his debut match for Trowbridge. The second half saw Devizes applying continued pressure with Josh Howlett and Ryan Tuck maintaining a solid Trowbridge defence. This continued forcing goalkeeper Toby Murden to pull off some outstanding saves. The second half saw Trowbridge claim victory with a further two goals from Penny supplied by Sam Robbins and Oliver Dew. Trowbridge man of the match was awarded to George Penny.

Melksham Town Youth Saints took the lead against Trowbridge Town Youth B with a delightful passing movement. Trowbridge pressed but were unable to fire off a shot. The equaliser was poked home by Webb after a Wilkins-Pratt free kick was blocked. Trowbridge were in the ascendancy and half time came too quickly. After the break Melksham had restructured and from a free kick the ball ricocheted to the striker who coolly finished. The game was too and fro with Oakly and Webb commanding in defence for Trowbridge. Once again as Trowbridge sought an equaliser Melksham counter attacked and got a flattering third goal. Overall it was a very good game played in frosty conditions. Melksham Saw goals from Rhys Kemish (2) and Lucien Calkin U10 Green Division Westbury started brightly taking a 1-0 lead inside ten minutes against home side Castle Combe Colts. Leading. Combe came back to equalise before Westbury struck again. Combe became stronger as the game continued and we soon leading 3- 2. The second half brought further goals for Combe with some strong finishing ending with the score 6-2 to Combe with hat-tricks from Liam Parsons and Rhys Bethell.

Under 10's Red Division FC Chippenham took a narrow 1-0 lead at half time in their home game against Larkhall Athletic Eagles. The second half was full of goals leading to a full time score of 5-3 to the home side. Harry Davis, Luke Harold (2) and Charlie Hunt (2) scored for Chippenham with Oscar (2) and Libman (2) replying for the Eagles.

Larkhall Falcons ran out 3-2 winners at home to Trowbridge Wanderers with goals from Peter (2) and Jacob.

Under 10's Yellow Division Bradford Town Youth ran out 4-0 winners in their home game against Castle Combe Colts Black. Joe Bates (2), Andrew Morris and Felix Hetherington scored for Bradford.

Under 11's Blue Division Under 11's Purple Division Derry Hill started the game well and took the lead against visitors Bradford Whites with a goal from Robert Baker. Bradford to hit back with three goals of their own before the break. The second half saw Bradford extend their lead before Sam Sunderland pulled one back for the home side ending the game at 4-2 to Bradford.

Under 11's Yellow Division Under 12's Green Division's Worton and Cheverell and Bradford Town Youth both had periods where they were on top in a game played in the best of spirits. Worton took an early lead before Bradford drew level then went on to lead. The game was end to end and a credit to both sides seeing a final score of 5-5. Jordan Wildman (2), Jack Francis, and Will Davis scored for Worton.

Under 13's Green division Melksham Park hosted their home fixture at George Ward school where they entertained local rivals Bromham. The game saw an early opening for the visitors who found themselves taking the lead within ten minutes from a good strike across the Melksham area which found the back of the net past the outstretched Park Keeper.

Bromham exposed the Park defence again and went close, this time with a shot that looked destined to loop into the right top corner, however this was denied by a great save from keeper Toby Mott. Following this threat on the Park goal, Melksham seemed to become more animated and began to apply steady pressure on the Bromham goal, which saw David Hewer level things at 1-1. Prior to the break, Park's Tamin Ibrihim broke wide on the left and shot from distance which saw the ball float in above the Bromham keeper.

In the second period, Melksham seemed to settle and as a result displayed good periods of composure and creative football, this saw Daniel Carrol slotting home to make it 3-1 and Alex Brownwrigg then following up with a well deserved hat trick. Ross Challice and Carrol contributed within the last ten minutes to make the final score line 8-1 to Park. Bromham goalkeeper Stuart Flippance was kept very busy in the second half making several great stops to keep out the persistence of the Park offensive.

Bradford stormed into a four goal lead before Trowbridge Town 2nds pulled one back before half time. Trowbridge came out stronger after the break and played some lovely football to level the scores at 4-4, before scoring two more to lead 6-4. Again Bradford managed to break through the Town defence and scored two goals to finish the game all square at 6-6. Trowbridge's man of the match was Taran Martino, who commanded the midfield and also scored (2) goals, one of which he went past four Bradford players to plant a lovely shot high into the net. Trowbridge's other goal scorers were Jack Noden (3) and Ricky Hehir (1).

Under 13's Red Home side Dilton Rovers and Trowbridge Wanderers shared the spoils with a 2-2 final score. Harry Page scored twice for Dilton one of which was direct from a free kick. Sam Stevens and Belil Karmouni scored for Wanderers.

Under 14's Green Division FC Chippenham 2nds ran out 9-2 winners in their home game against Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds. Scott Ingram score twice for Trowbridge.

Under 15's Green Division Melksham Park end 2007 on a high after running out 8-1 winners away to FC Chippenham maintaining their unbeaten record earning twenty-one points from seven games. Callum Davis, Damian Hansford, David James, Jordan Kirk (2) and man of the match Ben Macey (3) scored for Park with Tom Merryman replying for FC Chippenham.

Under 16's Blue Division Under 16's Red Division Westbury Youth took the lead against Castle Combe Colts after a very nice passing move saw the ball come out to Jonny Tribick on the right wing, a good accurate cross was met with a fine header by Callum Russell. As the half wore on more chances came but the Castle Combe defense and goalkeeper managed to snuff out each one.

The second half continued in the same vain with Westbury on the offensive and making chances, however, a Combe breakaway led to a corner on forty-eight minutes. The corner was well delivered and Jack Freegard had managed to lose his marker and buried the free header in the net. More Westbury pressure came with corner after corner falling to them. But with each attack the Combe keeper pulled of a fine save, or the shot was cleared off the line, or the shot was miss directed. Then on fifty-seven minutes another Combe breakaway led to some panic in the Westbury area a missed kick and a quick thinking Jack Freegard was able to double his tally. Still Westbury did not give up, still they pressed then eventually late in the game Callum Russell was through when he was brought down on the edge of the area, but the ball broke to Bradley Cox who finished with fine style. But the celebrations were cut short as the referee had decided against allowing the advantage, disallowed the goal and pulled play back for a free kick. It was just one of those days when nothing would go Westbury's way, despite more late chances they just could not score.

Under 9's cup Chippenham Town Youth played some excellent football against a resolute Calne team who defended admirably. Chippenham went into half time with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Luis Nyman and Daniel Billett. AFC Calne came out determined in the second half but could do little to stop the free flowing football of Chippenham who scored three more goals, with Luis Nyman and Daniel Billett ensuring a brace each and a goal direct from the corner flag from Dan Wright.

Under 10 cup Warminster Highbury A proved too strong for an AFC Corsham Leopards side that was not at the races today. Highbury scored in the first minute as a result of a defensive lapse and the match went downhill for them from there. Highlights were a Captains goal from Ryan Jones and Alexander Acklam winning a 50/50 tackle in his own half before outpacing the covering defenders and planting the ball firmly into the far corner of the net. Final score 7-2 to Highbury and a place in the next round. Owen Bartley (4), Reece Morgan 92) and Jack Richardson scored for Highbury.

Melksham town Youth Robins ran out 3-1 winners in their away tie against Chippenham Town Youth Blues. Ros Arnold, Evan Jewers and Brandon Mills scored for the Robins with Jack Utton replying for the Blues.

Under 11 cup Trowbridge controlled this game from the start and took the lead after five minutes with a goal from Matthew Morris who went on to complete his hat trick before the break, Liam Naylor added a fourth goal before half time after being put through on goal by Joe Blais . Morris and Sam Fuller added two more after the break to put Town through to the next round.

Morgan Burton scored five for visitors Melksham Park in their 7-1 away win against Chippenham Town Youth Blue with other goals from Tom fowler and Rhys Edwards. Matthew Carter scored for the Blues.

Under 12 cup Trowbridge town Youth B took a 4-0 lead at the break against Westbury Youth B before going on to finish 17-1 winners. Alfie Francis (3), Joe Cunningham (3), Alex Shaw (3) Joe Laughton (3), Leon Greenland (2), all scored for Trowbridge.

Westbury Youth A took a 2-0 lead at the break against home side Frome Collegians but two second half strikes from Frome with no reply sent the game into extra time. Westbury were on top of the game in extra time increasing their tally to 5 with no reply for a place in the next round. Zeb Davey-Waterhouse and John Chambers scored for Frome.

Devizes Town Youth ran out 5-1 winners away to Melksham Park Youth with George Briggs (penalty) scoring for Park.

Melksham Town Youth Blue booked their place in the next round with an 11-1 home win against Larkhall Athletic B. Ryan Rudland scored for Larkhall.

Under 13 cup Jack Gattiker, Kieran Gill and Jordan Phillips scored for home side Melksham Town Youth Red in their 3-1 home win against local rivals Melksham Park 2nds.

FC Chippenham took a 2-1 first half lead before going on to finish 4-1 winners at home to Warminster Highbury. Steven Hayes (2), Peter Jones and Luke Carrington scored for Chippenham.

Under 14 cup In a hard fought derby cup match Trowbridge Town took the lead against Trowbridge Wanderers on ten minutes with a sweeping move culminating with a first time finish from winger Jack Miluk. Town extended their lead fifteen minutes later after a good run from Damon Kay with Alex De Silva finishing well. Wanderers battled throughout the half and despite the heroics of stand in keeper Andrew Rendall deservedly pulled a goal back on the stroke of half time. The second half saw Trowbridge Town extend their lead through De Silva with near misses from Damon Kay, Kieran Mccaldon and Joshua Moss before Wanderers pulled another back in the dying seconds to make the final score Trowbridge Town 3, Trowbridge Wanderers 2. Sam Hibbard and James Orchard scored for Wanderers.

Bradford Town youth hosted Warminster Highbury and started badly having only ten fit players. Things then took a turn for the worse for Bradford when their keeper managed to close the car door on his fingers in the car park. Both teams started well with good football being played by both sides despite the bitterly cold weather. Stand in keeper made some great saves for the home side and at half time they where one up thanks to a great bit of inter play between Josh Ayres and Brad Craiper that Josh slotted in to an open goal. Shortly into the second half the visitors equalised through a determined run by their captain. Bradford regained the lead only to have the same player create an equaliser. Bradford regained the lead only to concede an equaliser to a poorly defended corner shortly before full time and then finally fell behind with less than five minutes to go by yet another move that was started and finished by the oppositions captain. Final score BTYFC 3..Warminster 4. Over all a great game of intelligent football with two fantastically well spirited teams on a freezing pitch.

Corsham took the lead on twenty-six minutes in their away game against Castle Combe Colts, slotting past the Combe keeper. At the re start, Corsham caught Combe napping and intercepted a ball and neatly scored after thirty seconds. Combe fought valiantly but Corsham were too strong and took the game at 5-0. Mel King (2), Joe Newman, Ryan Godridge and James Cryer scored for Corsham.

A Jamie Walker hat trick helped home side FC Chippenham A on their way to a 4-0 win against Devizes Town Youth. Ollie Glover also scored for Chippenham.

Under 15 cup Bradford Blue's started their match against club mates Bradford White's positively with a shot immediately from kick-off but the Whites pressurised and contained them resulting in a superb individual goal from Jamie Parlour. The teams were evenly matched for most of the first half with Tom Hyde, the White team goalkeeper, frustrating most of the attacks. Nevertheless, with the first half drawing to a close Robin Aldridge scored an equaliser for the Blues. The White's started the second half with a change to their formation enabling them to keep the pressure on their opponents. But a strong move down the flank resulted in a headed goal by Ben Newman for the Blue's. The White's now threw everything into attack, allowing Oscar Miles to penetrate their defence and score a goal from the wing. Despite this, the White's showed great determination towards the end of the game, resulting in a goal from Alfie Wells to make it 3-2 at the final whistle. This was a very exciting cup match, well refereed by Roger Perkins and played in good spirit. Mark Daniels deservedly won his Blue team 'Man of the Match' award for skilfully linking up play in midfield.

Castle Combe Colts opened the scoring against Chippenham Town Rangers with two very well taken goals from Bilal and Stoner in the first fifteen minutes. Combe continued to push forward but the woodwork and several excellent saves by the Rangers keeper kept the score at 2-0. Combe started the second half well increasing their lead to 3-0 through Lui. Combe sat back thinking the game was over only to concede a goal twenty minutes into the second half as a corner ball clearance from Combe came out and an expertly taken volley put the ball in the left side of Combes net. The game came to a dramatic conclusion as Rangers scored but with just three minutes remaining time was running out. Combe struck back with a goal that as Jordan Welesby got on the end cross from Matt Cox but was ruled off side. The ref blew for full time the result was 3-2 to Combe.

Trowbridge Wanderers ran out clear winners in their tie against Chippenham Town Youth running out 6-0 victors. Sam Houkes, Martin Johnson, Adam Mercer, Sam Clarke, Jonathan Hogarth and Jordan Pinder scored for Wanderers.

Trowbridge Wanderers 2nds will not be joining their club mates in the draw for the next round after seeing Warminster Highbury take their tie at 6-1. Aidan Lane scored for Wanderers 2nds.

Devizes Town Youth took a 3-0 lead at the interval against visitors Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds before going on to win 4-1. Devizes saw goals from Ben Yates, Glynn Rowles, Shea D'Arcy and an own goal.

Amesbury Juniors gave a great team performance to run out 6-0 winners away to Westbury Youth. Lewis Burns (3), Nick Dunford, Nick Scott and Ross Ferguson scored for Amesbury.

Westbury Youth 2nds booked their place in the next round after running out 4-1 winners against fellow Green Division team, Melksham Town Youth Blue. Reece Abbott, Casey Domini and Flynn Precup (2) scored for Westbury.

Under 16 cup Home side AFC Calne held second in the table Worton & Cheverell Yellow's to goal less first half before Worton went on to score four with no reply after the break. Martin Dickinson (2), Scott Stroud and Maverick Drewitt scored for Worton.

3:39pm Monday 17th December 2007

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