Under 13's Jack Goodenough Memorial Trophy Melksham Town Youth bounced back after last week's 5-1 league defeat against Devizes Town Youth to book their place in the semi finals with a 2-1 away win. Billy Cookson and Ryan Underwood scored for Melksham with Jon Webb replying for Devizes.

Under 10's Daniel Higgs Memorial Trophy Warminster Highbury had the better of the first half against Trowbridge Wanderers. Highbury raced into a 3-0 lead whilst Wanderer's struggled to get in gear. Wanderer's took the game to Highbury in the second half and pulled a goal back through Bradley Pearce. Highbury then found Wanderers short at the back and took advantage scoring their fourth through some good link-up between the strikers. Sam Padfield then scored what looked like only a consolation for Wanderers but was it not for some superb goalkeeping from the Highbury keeper the game could have been closer than the score reflected.

Under 9's Division One Chippenham Town Youth took a deserved lead against Trowbridge Wanderers thanks to a fine individual effort from Ramaan Ahmadi before Wanderers equalized. Wanderers then took the lead before Chippenham equalized with an unfortunate own goal. Chippenham had more possession but further goals from Wanderers gave them a deserved victory 4-2. The scorers for Wanderers were Andrew Berragan (2) Matty Mantay and Callum Simpson.

In a repeat of the fixture two weeks ago, Westbury Youth Lions again ran out two nil winners against Warminster Highbury A. In a competitive match neither side created many goal-scoring opportunities; when they did it was the goalkeepers that really shone. With ten minutes to go Owen Adams put the Westbury in front with a left-footed strike finding the top of the net. Westbury lifted their game and soon after Adams made it 2-0 to seal the win.

A first half goal from Callum Gunner sealed a 1-0 away victory for FC Chippenham against Trowbridge Town Youth A.

Under 9's Division Two Melksham Park started strongly against home side Devizes Town Youth with two near misses from Sam Robinson. Devizes returned the compliment making Josh Hunt perform a very good save. Robinson scored on five minutes with Nathan Trueman almost making it 2-0 but was stopped by the woodwork. Park continued to push forward keeping Devizes pinned in their own half.

Josh Hunt made another good save at the start of the second half and after some glaring misses by Park, Devizes slowly got on top and scored the equalizer through Samuel Dodds with five minutes remaining. Defenders Tommy Ireland and Will Fish gave outstanding performances to keep Park in the game. Melksham's man of the match was awarded to Josh Hunt.

Under 9's Division Three Bradford Town Youth remain at the top of the table following their 2-1 away win against Castle Combe Colts. Jacob Beecham and Angus Watts scored for Bradford with Morgan Stevens replying for Combe.

Trowbridge Town Youth ran out 2-1 away winners against AFC Corsham Leopards. William Cornwell scored for the Leopards.

Under 9's Division Four White Horse Juniors ran out 6-0 winners against home side Melksham Park B scoring all six in the first half. Park gave a much better performance after the break denying White Horse any advancement on their lead. White Horse saw goals from James Bartlett (3), Dan Smart, Aaron Batson and Jordan Wright. Park named Ayrton Bramley man on the match.

The well matched teams of Mere and Trowbridge Wanderers shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw. Jack Harvey scored for Mere.

Under 9's Division Five It was always likely to be a close game between Derry Hill United and Dilton Rovers and it lived up to expectations with both sides having chances before good work from Edward Scott on left led to Christian Sulley scoring at the far post to give Derry at 1-0 lead half way through the first half. The spectators were treated to some good football by both sides as the half progressed with Dilton nearly equalising late on as they caught the Derry keeper Callum Hayton off guard from distance but he recovered well to save from the follow up. The second half continued at the same pace with both sides having chances to score with Dilton in particular, forcing a series of corners which the Derry defence just managed to scramble away. As the second half continued both team missed chances to score and with no more goals Derry managed to hang on to win 1-0.

Under 9's Division Six Chippenham Town Youth Blue started the game very strongly and despite relentless pressure from Larkhall's their defence was resolute ensuring a goalless first half. Chippenham began the second half in determined fashion and despite creating many chances were denied by some fine defending but with less than two minutes remaining the Larkhall defences were finally breached by a fine strike from Ben Berkley.

A Callum Norris free kick for Trowbridge Town E against Westbury Youth Tigers early in the first half was the difference in what was a very close match. It was Westbury who had the majority of possession with Hallum Clark having a fine game but Trowbridge were not to be undone as they held on for the win.

Under 10's Blue Division The Melksham Town Youth Saints and Devizes Town Youth match produced a stunning display of attacking and committed football from both camps. Melksham attacked in numbers whilst the hosts defended strongly throughout the game. The first chance of the game fell to Devizes after the Melksham keeper spilled the ball after a good stop, Luke Hamblen failing to make the most of it shot just wide. Melksham then went on the attack with Callum Demkiv flowing freely shot just wide and a number of saves signalled the visitors would soon be celebrating. A few minutes later a strike by combative midfielder Warren Rees sneaked under Ollie Graham between the sticks. Devizes kept their heads up and some great interplay between Juan Sesma, Jamie Hall and Cullen Wylie saw an effort fail to test the Melksham number one.

The first half frantic tempo remained in the second half and another strike saved by the Melksham keeper wasn't capitalized on and Wylie's effort was put a foot past the post. Some fine saves and a man of the match defensive display from Niall Maidment denied everything Melksham were throwing at the home defence. Melksham then doubled their lead when a quick attacking break saw the ball played to Demkiv who fired narrowly past Ollie Grahams trailing leg to double the score. Devizes pushed on to get back in the game and Sesma's effort from distance was pushed onto the bar. The resulting corner produced a stunning volley from Liam Kennedy after Sesmas delivery Kennedy managed to manoeuvre his body and showed sublime technique to score a goal which was applauded by both sets of fans. Sesma then hit the bar direct from a corner and a Kennedy free kick almost caught the Melksham keeper out when deflected through the centre backs legs. A fine game of football and great credit to both sets of fans that supported both teams.

FC Chippenham remain in contention for this seasons title after running out 3-2 winners against Bradford Town Youth. George Gurnonn-Reidy (2) and Javid Pond scored for Chippenham.

U10 Green Division Trowbridge Town Youth earned their second win of the season after running out 3-2 winners away to Bradford Town Youth. Lewis Wayman, Cameron Venn and Harry Bodymore scored for Trowbridge with Ross Gabrieledes and Owen Evans replying for Bradford.

In a top of the table clash second place Melksham Town Youth Robins won three important points with a 1-0 win over leaders Castle Combe Colts. Evan Jewers scored for the Robins.

Under 10's Purple Division Marshfield Lions gave a great team performance to run out 5-2 winners against second place Melksham Park. Edward Allen (2), Joe Murray (2) and tom Walker scored for the Lions.

Division leaders Chippenham Town Youth White ran out 4-1 winners at home to Melksham Town Youth Eagles with goals from Jack Utton (3) and Conner Jones.

Warminster Highbury held Devizes Town Youth to a goal less first half but a clean shot from the penalty mark from Matthew Stratton stole the game for Devizes mid way through the second half.

Under 10's Red Division An entertaining game at Lansdown and a result for AFC Corsham Leopards that could have been even more convincing if it wasn't for an inspired display by Thomas van Hout in the Larkhall Athletic Falcons goal. The Leopards started well and were soon in front when captain Alexander Acklam got his head to an excellent far post cross from Harry Bright. The game ebbed and flowed with the Falcons pushing strongly before Liam Parkes took charge and smashed in a shot from the edge of the box just before half time. The second half was all the Leopards but the fact that they could not add to their tally until the last five minutes was down to some superb saves by Thomas and some committed defending by his colleagues. Nathan Coupland rifled in the third goal from all of a foot to complete the scoring for the Leopards.

Goals from Cameron Purcell (5) Lewis Cooper (2) and Matthew Bye gave Trowbridge Wanderers an 8-0 away win against Melksham Park. Park were awarded two penalties but failed to capitalise.

Marlborough Town and Westbury Youth Tigers cancelled each other out throughout the game for a 3-3 final score. Marlborough saw goals from Williams, Hart and an own goal.

Under 10's Yellow Division Four goals from Kyle Smith, two from George Paget and a single from Alex Henrick gave Bromham the points in their home game against Bishops Cannings. Bromham were on top of their game and each player contributed to the victory. Bromham gave credit to the Bishops Cannings team who battled right to the end of the match.

A hat trick from Jake Jones and a single from Niall Beddoe gave Chippenham Town Youth Yellow a 4-2 win away to Mere FC. Aidan Maidment and Laurence Brodier scored for Mere.

Under 11's Division Two After an even first half Westbury Youth ran out 3-2 winners at home against Melksham Park with goals from Daniel Bodman, Shane Roy and Jacob Derrick.

Larkhall imposed a lot of first half pressure on a strong Biddestone side but failed to turn the pressure into many goals taking a single goal lead at the break. After the interval Biddestone came close to equalising but three more with no reply gave Larkhall the win at 4-0. Larkhall goal scorers were, Joe Lyndsey, Kirtis Dun, Caleb Collins and George Butler Under 11's Division Three Trowbridge Town Youth ran out convincing 10-0 winners at home against Warminster Highbury B Warminster Highbury with goals from Max Baker (2), Dennis McElhone (2), Kyle Griffin, Jamie Morris, Jonathan Kermode, Jake Paxton, Kieran Plummer and an own goal. An outstanding performance from the Warminster goalkeeper kept the score down.

Castle Combe Colts ran out 6-2 winners in their home game against Frome Collegians. Jack Sanderson (3), Kieran Baskerville (2) and Josh Bright scored for Combe with Sam White and Dean Grant replying for Frome.

Under 11's Division Four Derry Hill took the lead within ten minutes against home side Worton & Cheverell with a long range top corner effort. Their delight was short lived as Worton equalised on the next attack with a close range strike from Joshua Hatcher. Derry hill continued to pressurise Worton and were rewarded with a second goal before half time. 1- 2 to Derry.

The second half started with Worton putting pressure on the Derry goal and were rewarded when Hatcher grabbed his second by looping the ball over the Derry goalkeeper to level it at 2 - 2. Not put off by this Derry continued to counter attack and were rewarded with another goal. At 2 - 3 to Derry Hill with five minutes left to play it looked all over. Against the run of play Ben Jenks grabbed a brace to steal the points for Worton with a 4 -3 victory. Derry will feel robbed as they certainly deserved at least a point from this game if not all three. Derry Hill saw goals from Joe Williamson (2) and Marcus Frost. Worton named Harry Mahoney as their man of the match.

Trowbridge Wanderers secured their first league win of the season by beating a spirited Mere FC by 11 - 1. Goals from Ben Cooper (4), Conor Rose (4), Robert Metcalfe, Luke Petty and George Wilson with a consolation from Jasper Pepler for Mere.

A hat trick from Luke Thompson secured a 3-1 victory for Melksham Town Youth Reds in their away game against Bradford Town Youth White.

Under 11's Division Five Bromham earned their first victory this year in this end to end division game. Bromhams goals were scored by Joe Tinnion, Joshua Bond, Benjamin Trebble and to the joy of the players Alex "mushy" Tyler drifted into the penalty area to slot home his first ever goal after three years of trying. Well done Alex.

Under 12's Green Division Westbury Youth continued their challenge on the division with a well deserved win at Worton and Cheverell. In a game that was played in the best of atmospheres, it was Westbury who started the brighter and dominated the mid-field for the first half. Worton had to defend corner after corner and it was only a matter of time before they went behind. As the teams turned around Westbury were three nil to the good. In the second half Worton, with the slope in their favour, started to match Westbury in the middle of the park, unfortunately, they were unable to convert the pressure and Westbury scored more goals on the break. Towards the end the home supporters though they had the goal they deserved when Kieran Dickinson hit the bar from the right wing. At the final whistle the score was six nil to the visitors.

Laverstock and Ford remain in the Championship race after running out 8-1 winners against home side Bradford Town Youth. Rick Rawlings scored for Bradford.

UNDER 12'S Red Division With the wind at their backs Marshfield started the stronger against visitors Westbury Youth creating a number of chances before Jeremy Bond gave Marshfield the lead. Bond scored again before half time with Rory Smith adding two more to their tall for a comfortable 4-0 lead at the break. The Westbury defence, lead by Ryan Cook, improved after half time and they stormed back into the game only for Bond to complete his hat trick for Marshfield with a fine shot against the run of play. Westbury were on top now and goals from Kieran Hardy (2) and Paul Eddington gave them hopes of snatching a point. Marshfield were rocking and only stout defending by Josh Gammie and Josh Gardner prevented Westbury scoring more. An unfortunate own goal by Westbury ended their fight back and left Marshfield as winners by 6-3.

Melksham Town Yellows with a changed squad through illness found themselves 3-0 down in the first minutes against club rivals Melksham Town Youth Reds. The rest of the first half though, saw a battling performance from the Yellows as they going in 5-3 down at the break. The second half saw the Yellows dealt a further blow when their goalkeeper was injured and had to be replaced . The Reds took full advantage taking their lead to 13-3 before a late goal left the final score at 13-4. The Reds saw goals from Sean Overton (5), Richard Phillips (2), Benjamin Howell (2), Callum Race and Jordan Phillips with his first hat trick for the team. Luke Thompson (2) and Elliot Fudge (2) scored for the Yellows. Praise was given for the spirit the game was played in with both teams battling for the ball and entertaining a larger than usual number of spectators.

Under 13's Blue Division With key defenders and top striker George White missing from the Bradford squad through illness this was always going to be a difficult match to play but the away side created chance after chance and finally took the lead against home side AFC Corsham after a great finish from Duncan Burnside. Corsham then had a good run of play and levelled the score line. Bradford then went to sleep and conceded four more goals by half time. The second half belonged to Corsham who scored repeatedly. Bradford's Nathan King scored late in the match but there was no coming back for the away side who battled on and never gave up until the final whistle.

Trowbridge Town Youth gave a solid team performance against visitors AFC Calne to run out 11-1 winners. Nathan Cochrane (4), Luke Murden (3), Sam Walker (3) and Harry Gunning scored for Trowbridge.

FC Chippenham took a 1-0 lead at the break against home side Warminster Highbury before going on to finish 5-1 winners. Steve Matthews scored for Highbury.

U13 Green Division Malmesbury Youth took a 2-1 half time lead against visitors Trowbridge Town Youth before finishing 3-1 winners. William Winterborne, Anthony Woolcock and Jake James scored for Malmesbury. Nick Josevski scored the only goal for Trowbridge who had to battle hard to breakdown a determined Malmesbury team. Although Trowbridge had a goal disallowed and hit the crossbar, Malmesbury fully deserved the win.

Bromham earned their second victory of the season so far after running out 2-1 winners against Chippenham Town Youth. James House and Jordan Stafford scored for Bromham.

Marlborough Town took a 1-0 half time lead through Ben Davies against Melksham Park. Marlborough increased their tally to 2-0 through Jack Morris before two late goals from the visitors levelled the score at full time.

A hat trick from Charlie King and a brace from Kieron Gleed gave Melksham Town Youth Reds a 5-2 home win against Bradford Town Youth Blues. Wes Mumford and Rufus Lavis scored for Bradford.

Westbury Youth remain at the top of the table despite losing 3-1 to home side Worton and Cheverell. George Pawling scored for Westbury Under 13's Red Castle Combe Colts ran out 9-4 winners at home against Dilton Rovers .Combe saw goals from Rory McTeague (3), Harrison Wicks (2), Dan Dutton (2), Hayden Bethell and Harry Prangle with Harry Page, Kyle Quinn, Tim Kirk and Jack Antonio replying for Dilton.

A close game saw Mere edge ahead to run out 4-3 winners against Chippenham Town Rangers. Ryan Hopkins, Kieran Drewery and Will Geeves scored for Rangers.

Under 14's Blue FC Chippenham go to the top of the table after running out 6-1 winners against Derry Hill United. Jamie Walker (3), Daniel Heavey, Ollie Glover and Craig Leonard scored for Chippenham.

Melksham Town Youth Blue played a tight game against visitors Westbury Youth to steal a 4-3 win. Ashley Barnett (2), Charlie Waylen and Jordan Evans scored for Melksham.

Under 14's Green Division Second place Trowbridge Wanderers slipped up in their championship campaign after visitors Pewsey Vale ran out 6-3 winners. Cameron Amor (4), Tom Pinder and Ross Campbell scored for Pewsey.

Devizes Town Youth staunch team performance in their 5-1 away win against Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds. Aaron Chivers, Kieran Hall, Jack Davis, Allie Little and Rory Collins scored for Devizes with Jordan Brewer replying for Trowbridge.

Under 14's Red Division Amesbury Juniors 2nds ran out 2-0 winners at home against Warminster United following a goal less first half. Ashley Gooch and John Ryan-Zinn scored for Amesbury.

Under 15's Green Division Warminster Highbury sit level on points, with division leaders Melksham Park, at second in the table following their 5-2 home win against FC Chippenham. Despite the score line Highbury praised the Chippenham keeper George Perry for an outstanding performance in goal. Ryan North, Henry Hayford-Taylor, Nathan Salmons, Sam McEnty and Chikiah Douglas scored for Highbury with Danny Eskins and Josh Hodges replying for Chippenham.

Melksham Town Youth Blue's George Harding scored in both halves of their game against home side Westbury Youth 2nds to see his team run out 2-1 winners. Jack Cartwright scored for Westbury.

Under 15's Red Division Draws are not uncommon in the league but a 6-6 final score is most unusual. In their top of the table clash, home side Mere FC and Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds matched each other in all areas of play to draw level at 3-3 in the first half before finishing the game at 6-6. Shane Matthews scored five of Mere's goals with Maki Benjamin adding the sixth.

Under 16's Blue Division Division leaders Trowbridge Town Youth took a 1-0 half time lead against AFC Calne with a goal from Jamie Jordan. A second half hat trick from Tom Mackinder ensured their championship campaign remains on track. Jami Van Cromp scored for Calne.

Natti Mills, Lawrence Giles and Daniel Austen scored for Trowbridge Town Youth Black in their 3-1 away win against Melksham Park. Ben Forester scored for Park.

Under 16's Red Division Worton & Cheverell earned their second win of the season so far after running out 3-1 winners against visitors Castle Combe Colts. Ed Clark scored for Castle Combe

12:25pm Monday 25th February 2008

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