Tuesday 30th September 2025

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 16 Girls recorded their first win of the North Wilts League season on Saturday, beating Melksham Town Lionesses 4-3.

From the first minute, the girls were on top, the strikers pressing high up, giving Melksham no time on the ball. The Blues kept their shape well and the defenders were disciplined and solid.

After ten minutes Maisie did some great work down the right side. She fed the ball to Tilly, who looped a great ball over the keeper, which resulted in Daisy Bundy placing the ball into the net, making the score 1-0 to Bassett.

Not long after, some lovely passing between the girls gave Eliza Ellis the opportunity to drive into the box using her power and pace, and she slotted the ball into the bottom right corner.

After that, the goals just kept coming. The girls grabbed their third after Robyn Spencer volleyed the ball over the keeper at the end of a great cross.

Melksham managed to grab a goal back before half time but the score at the break was 3-1 to Bassett.

The second half was much the same, with Bassett creating chance after chance. Robyn scored yet another volley at the end of a long-range free kick.

With the game going well, the girls relaxed and lost their shape a little. Melksham got two late goals back, but Bassett held strong and managed to hold on until the final whistle with the game finishing 4-3 to the Blues.

Player of the match went to Poppy, with a shout out to Hattie - both were excellent. Well done girls, keep up the good work.

The Under 14s faced league leaders Durrington Seahawks on Saturday on a tricky rock hard, sloped pitch. Despite performing well, Bassett were beaten 2-0.

The Blues started well - composed on the ball and battling hard against some physical challenges. Both teams had a few close chances to gaining the lead, but Bassett and keeper Chloe Parkin defended well, stopping Durrington from scoring. Alisa Allan almost found the back of the net early on, her shot sailing just wide of the post. Despite this effort, the girls went into half time 0-0.

Bassett found themselves on top in the second half with Sienna Matthews and Mia Hughes attacking with pace. Mia was unfortunate to see her strike saved by the Durrington keeper, which was Bassett's best attempt at scoring.

Unfortunately, Durrington eventually slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the goal and there was nothing Chloe could do to save it.

The girls got another sucker punch minutes later when the ball bobbled up and was volleyed in by the striker, the game finishing 2-0 to Durrington.

It was unlucky and undeserved, but the Blues battled well and should be proud of themselves.

Player of the match went to Izzy Ellis and Sienna Matthews for great performances. Unlucky girls, good effort.

The Under 13s faced a well organised AFC Corsham Pumas side on Saturday, and it was clear from the start that it was going to be a tight contest. Eventually though Bassett would prevail 2-1 as they made it four wins from four.

Both teams battled for the opening goal, but the score stayed level. It looked like it might stay that way, though the Blues always looked more likely to break the deadlock.

That breakthrough eventually came through with Kacy Gower, making a superb tackle in the heart of midfield before picking out Hollie Peachey with a lovely pass. Hollie then played a perfectly weighted ball into the path of Chloe Guppy, who calmly slotted the ball home to give Bassett a 1-0 lead going into half time.

The second half was much the same, with Bassett relentlessly pushing for a second goal. The team also did some brilliant defensive blocks to stop Corsham getting a goal back.

Ruby Mallows delivered a brilliant forward ball, sending Hollie charging forward. She passed the ball across the face of goal and it found Christina Croft, who made no mistake in finishing.

A slight late lapse in concentration resulted in Corsham nicking a goal back, making it 2-1 with 15 minutes to play.

It was a nervy finish, but Bassett held out until the final whistle, including a crucial outstanding save from goalkeeper Ella Oates.

The final score was 2-1 to Bassett - a well-deserved win and a fantastic team performance.

Player of the match went to Hollie, who didn't seem to run out energy, her driving runs causing the Corsham defence problems all game.

Well done girls - onto a meeting with a strong Blunsdon side next week, who currently top the table. First against second - it should be a thriller.

Last modified on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 09:40.