CHIPPENHAM TOWN'S Wiltshire Premier Shield clash with Salisbury was abandoned after just 70 seconds last night.

The semi-final second-leg was brought to a very premature end when Salisbury midfielder Dean Bowden suffered a horrific leg break.

The rearranged game should take place in two week's time.

In the Hellenic Premier Division, Highworth's fading title hopes suffered another blow, with rivals Yate securing a 2-1 win at the Elms.

Justin Miller had fired Highworth ahead at the start of the second half, but Tate Hulbert was then sent off after a disagreement with a linesman.

Yate made the most of the extra man as Paul Netherin-gham equalised and former Fairford man Kevin Coles tapped in the winner 15 minutes from time.

Melksham also suffered a home defeat in the Screwfix Direct Premier, losing 4-2 to Bridport.s