VICTORIES for Corsham FC and Packhorse against First Division opponents All Cannings and North Star A have set up an all-Premier Division Subsidiary Cup final.
Corsham cruised past Cannings with a 6-2 win. Simon Young, from the penalty spot, Jason King, Malcolm King and Tim Jefferies fired them into a 4-0 lead before James Oram and Martin Baker hit back to make it 4-2.
All hopes of a comeback were dented when Steve Boore's bullet header made it 5-2 and Russell Gibbings completed Corsham's half dozen to set up a clash with Packhorse, who were made to battle all the way before securing their final place with a 3-0 win over the North Star.
Packhorse took a first half lead against the run of play through John Ledgister, who made it 2-0 before Richard Chaffey completed the scoring.
The Packhorse have now played four matches in the competition and have yet to concede a goal. The final will take place this Sunday at Priestly Grove, Calne, 3pm kick-off.
Premier Division
COOPER-AVON Rangers completed their third match in six days with a 3-1 defeat against Dog and Fox Ashley, who are now four points ahead of Rangers as they chase the runners-up spot. Rangers still have three matches left to play.
Rangers' loss was preceded by two midweek victories. Tuesday night saw them defeat Packhorse 3-0 annd they followed that with a 3-2 victory over local rival Melksham Motor Spares on Thursday night.
Champions Box Rovers moved seven points clear at the top after a 2-0 win over Pilot FC, Ben Sammut and Robbie White scoring the goals.
Division One
TUESDAY night saw Division One table toppers Hullavington Village compete their season away at Maud Heath Sports.
A win would seen Hullavington clinch the title, but in an end to end thriller they had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
Matthew Waite gave the Sports a first half lead which was cancelled out by substitute Ryan Woodland, who volleyed home a stunning strike from 30 yards.
For Woodland it was his first appearance for Hullavington since he was involved in a serious car accident on his way to a game in late December. Things might have been different for Hullavington had they not found Sports keeper Jodi Whiston in outstanding form as he produced a series of great stops to deny the village side on a number of occasions.
Hullavington must now wait to see if Colerne can beat All Cannings to give them the title.
Gladstone Liberal Club were in front three times away to Colerne A but were happy to share a 3-3 draw at the final whistle. Darren Legg opened the scoring for the Libs, with Tony Trotman firing Colerne level.
Legg gave the lead back to the Libs, only for Charlie Spirrell to equalise again. Danny Allison made it 3-2 to the Libs only for Jason Smith to earn Colerne a point as he made it 3-3 within a minute with Allison scoring.
The George Lacock led Maud Heath Sports 2-1 and 3-2 before falling to a 5-3 defeat. Steve North and Darren Selman (penalty) cancelled out Matthew Waite's opener for the Sports. Waite made it 2-2 before Roger Gordon put the George ahead. Further goals from Simon Hillier and Andy Beal and another from Waite saw the Sports to victory.
Division Two
TERRY'S suffered their heaviest defeat for several years as Westbridge followed up last week's defeat of West End Wanderers with a comprehensive 7-1 victory over the title chasers.
Westbridge have opened up the race for the title which will be decided in a winner takes all clash this Sunday as Terry's look to pick themselves up for the title decider against West End Wanderers at Christie Miller.
Division Three
BIDDESTONE Social Club raced to a four goal lead over Corsham Park Rangers after only 15 minutes, with Paul Poiner (2), Mike Few and John O'Meara scoring.
Biddestone then eased up and ran out 7-1 victors, as Luke Barrett, O'Meara and James Hiscock, with his first ever goal for the club, shared the goals. Rangers' consolation came from an James Tindell own goal.
Biddestone were on song again on Sunday with a 3-0 win against Sir Audley's Arms. John O'Meara, Mike Few and James Tindell shared the goals that saw Biddestone move up into third spot.
Semington Rovers clinched the championship in far from convincing style as they triumphed 3-1 over Corsham Park Rangers. Paul Smith scored for Rangers.
Christian Malford and Hare and Hounds were involved in a nine- goal thriller which Malford won 5-4. Chris Pitman (2) and Ian Ramsey scored first half goals for Malford as they lead 3-1 at the break, with Paul Revenning scoring for the Hounds, Revenning, Lee Saunders and Gary Wootten reversed the score line to put the Hounds 4-3 up before Malford hit back as Gary Blackwood equalised and then grabbed the winner as Scott Evans' shot was deflected past his own goalkeeper by Lee Nott.
Referee Rob Rowe was excellent throughout.
Neil Taylor and Steve Coveney put Farmhouse 2-0 in front against Southwick Sports and Social Club who hit back with doubles from Carl Davies and Tom Mann plus a solo effort from Ross Charters to win 5-2.
AFC Unicorn completed their season in emphatic style with a 6-2 win over Rowde. Martin Robinson and a 30-yard rocket from Steve Johnson were not enough to save Rowde, who fell to goals from Kevin Woolford, Clint Cabrell, Dean Fry and a treble from Danny Box.
With the official match referee failing to show up, Unicorn's John Fry took over the whistle and had a good game in the middle.
Division Four
WESTBURY Rangers B and Classic FC were involved in a midweek five goal thriller which finally saw Rangers triumph 3-2.
A double strike from Classic's Shane Rendell in the eighth and ninth minutes put the visitors ahead before Dale Johnson and Dave Jones dragged Rangers level with goals in the 25th and 26th minutes. The match was settled on 73 minutes when Johnson scored his second of the game to Rangers their win.
Cheered on by their barmy army, Holt FC crushed Bradstone Rovers 8-3 in their final game. With the cheerleaders and drummers stealing the show off the pitch, Holt were on song on it.
Holt captain Stuart Faint gave them the perfect start before goals from Tim Edgar (2), Dan Burton-Morgan (2), Jon Andrews, John White and Adam Pollit wrapped things up. In between Shaun Ward (2) and Garath Hadden scored for Bradstone.
The watching crowd clapped both teams of the field but the biggest cheer was saved for Holt's Stuart Faint, when he received the Cup. The team then went on a tour of the village on top of a scaffold lorry decked out in Holt's yellow and green colours.
Roadrunners FC moved up into third spot with a 3-2 win over Westbury Rangers B.
Trowbridge Town Supporters' Club scored all four goals as they beat White Horse 3-1. Gavan Targett scored from the penalty spot after John Green was upended, James Harman's shot was deflected home by Paul Wells and Steve Munday hit the Town's third, with Dave Hyde putting past his own goalkeeper for the Horse's consolation.
King Alfred picked up their sixth straight win with a 2-1 victory over Classic FC. Steve Warner and Chris Parsons' first goals of the season sandwiched Shane Rendell's 26th strike of the season.
KSM suffered a 4-2 defeat against Old Road Tavern. Tavern took the lead after only three minutes through Gavin Aplin. Andy Strange and a stunning volley from Kevin Henderson reversed the score before Barry Nash, Jerry Clark and Andy Palmer shared Tavern's winning goals.
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