HANNAH Shepherd scored five times as Derry Hill claimed an emphatic 8-0 win over Lavington in the U16 Division.

In one of two matches in the section, Shepherd’s nap hand led the way, the other goals coming from Lia King, Katie Hamilton and Rebecca Daw.

In the other game, Larkhall Athletic hosted Melksham United in a competitive affair where Melksham completed a 3-1 victory.

Trowbridge Town Girls preserved their 100 per cent record at the top of the U14 division, with a 3-0 success over Larkhall at Woodmarsh.

The goals were shared between Eliza Thorpe and a brace from Emma Tandy, who has now scored seven times in three games for her new team.

In the same division both Trowbridge Wanderers and Swindon Spitfires kept the pressure on the leaders with good victories.

Wanderers managed a comfortable 9-0 victory over Lavington and Spitfires were impressive 3-0 winners at Wootton Bassett.

Both teams are now only two points behind the leaders and remain unbeaten.

The game of the day in the U13 Division saw Highworth Town entertain Melksham United. Melksham ensured the long journey was worthwhile, coming away 5-1 victors with goals from Emma Power and double strikes for both Ruby Pickering and Mollie Craig.

Derry Hill ran out 7-0 winners over Marshfield Juniors.

There were three fixtures in the U12 Division, Melksham losing out 7-1 to Swindon Town, Megan Larkin with a hat-trick for the visitors and Stef Drewett, Megan Snaith and a brace from Georgie Gibson the other scorers.

Melksham’s reply was from Holly Jones.

Derry Hill beat Bradford Town at home 6-2, Katie Reed, Emma Reed, Louise Carter and Anna Sheppard netting for the home side.

Bath City travelled to Highworth and came away with a 5-1 victory, Bronte Lynch and Eva Lynch sharing the goals.

THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES

U12: Trowbridge Town v Melksham United, Bradford Town Youth v Highworth Town Juniors, Swindon Town v Lavington Juniors, Bath City Youth v Larkhall Athletic.

U13: Derry Hill v Highworth Town Juniors, Marshfield Juniors v Melksham United.

U16: Melksham United v Lavington Juniors.

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