Melksham Town's recent surge up the Premier Division came to a grinding halt, when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Team Bath.

The hosts' brand of free-flowing football proved too much even for Melksham's resolute rearguard, and a goal in each half put the University side 2-0 up.

A late Matty Bown penalty reduced arrears, but Robbie Lardner's men never looked like salvaging a point.

"They are a very good passing side," said player-boss Lardner.

"We've been defending really well recently, but we couldn't cope with them."

Corsham Town cruised into round two of the Les Phillips Cup courtesy of a 2-0 home win over league adversaries Shepton Mallet.

Mark Godley's side who were beaten by the Somerset outfit a fortnight ago gained sweet revenge thanks to first-half strikes from Andy Wicks and Rob Humphreys.

Calne Town's season of woe continued, as they were eliminated 2-1 by fellow Division One side Street.