MELKSHAM Town continued their unbeaten start to the new season and made it eight points from four Southern League Division One South games with a 2-2 draw at Winchester City.

Neikell Plummer gave Kieran Baggs’ side a dream start with two goals in the opening 14 minutes to put the visitors in control.

Winchester had begun the day boasting a 100 per cent league record and showed they were in no mood to surrender that as Joe Cook cut the gap before the break.

Simba Mlambo then restored parity five minutes into the second period, but Melksham can be more than pleased with their point on the road.

Warminster Town made progress in the FA Vase after beating Wiltshire rivals Devizes Town 2-0 in the preliminary round of the competition.

Westbury United are also through after winning 5-3 at Cowes Sports, as are Corsham Town following their 1-0 victory at home to Laverstock & Ford.

Calne Town are out of the competition, however, are losing a thrilling match 5-4 at home to Fawley, while Pewsey Vale saw their ambitions come to an end too following a 4-3 defeat at East Cowes United.

In league matches, Bradford Town moved into the top five in the Toolstation League Premier Division table after a 2-1 win at home to Shortwood United.

Royal Wootton Bassett Town won by the same scoreline over visitors Windsor in the Hellenic League Premier Division.

In Division One West, Malmesbury Victoria roared to an emphatic 8-0 victory away at Swindon New College.