2026-27 Admission Prices and Season Tickets

RWBTFC — Wednesday 15 July 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town are pleased to announce that the cost of admission and season tickets for the club's Men's, Women's, and Development teams for the 2026-27 season have again been frozen.

Season tickets cover admission to ALL RWBTFC games held at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, except for those in FA and County Cup competitions, playoff fixtures (if applicable), as well as any external fixtures. Season tickets will be available to purchase at the Men's First Team friendly against Abingdon United on Saturday 25 July. Alternatively, payment can be arranged by contacting chairman Paul Gerrish (paul.gerrish@rwbtfc.co.uk; 07946 629483).

RWBTFC youth members will continue to receive free entry at games (except for those in FA and County Cup competitions, and any potential playoff fixtures).

Full details are listed below: Season Tickets
Adults: £120
Concessions (Over 65s and Under 18s): £75

Men's First Team
Adults: £8
Concessions (Over 65s and Under 18s): £5
RWBTFC Youth Members: Free

Women's First Team
Adults: £4
Concessions (Over 65s and Under 18s): £2
RWBTFC Youth Members: Free

Men's Development Team
Adults: £4
Concessions (Over 65s and Under 18s): £2
RWBTFC Youth Members: Free

Please note that prices may vary for games taking place in FA competitions. All support home and away is, as ever, greatly appreciated. So please do get behind our teams and to as many games as you can! Fixtures for each team can be found on the relevant pages of our website.

Volunteers sought for media roles

RWBTFC — Wednesday 08 July 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town are seeking volunteers to assist with the following media roles:

Club photographer: Photographer(s) available to cover Men's First Team, Women's First Team and/or Men's Development team home games (ideally away games too where possible), as well as other events

Men's First Team matchday updates: Individual to take responsibility for matchday updates on the club's social media channels for Men's First Team games (home and away)

Match highlights editor: Individual to take responsibility to produce weekly highlight videos - to be published on the club website and social media channels - covering the Men's First Team, Women's First Team and Men's Development team using footage from the club's Veo account

Youth section press officer: Individual to take responsibility for obtaining information for and writing a regular (ideally weekly) roind up of youth section games played in the North Wilts League from the Under 12-18 age groups. To be published on our website and social media channels alongside our existing Girls' Section Review feature.

Offering great opportunities to gain experience, it is hoped that the roles would be of interest to any youth section members hoping to pursue media / journalism careers. Anybody interested in these roles, or who would like more information, should contact club Press Officer Stuart Smedley by email (stuart.smedley@rwbtfc.co.uk).

Presley and Coward appointed Men’s First Team captains

RWBTFC — Sunday 05 July 2026

Alfie Presley and Jack Coward are to serve as Men's First Team captain and vice captain for the 2026-27 season after being appointed to the positions by manager Jonny Aitkenhead. Forward Presley returns to Bassett - a club he has always enjoyed success at - this season after spending time with Fairford Town and Corsham Town in 2025-26, while centre half and youth section graduate Coward stood out for Bassett last year after joining from Bradford Town. Commenting on the appointments, Aitkenhead said: "It's great to have players of the calibre of Alfie and Jack to lead us in the new season." "Alfie leads from the front and sets the tone among the squad with his standards on and off the pitch. He's a great character and someone who will help push us forward this season. He's well respected among the group that we have and is keen to bring success to the club." "Jack was a consistent, solid, reliable performer last year who really helped us improve defensively. On the pitch he's a great talker and drives standards. His experience last year, when we were rebuilding the squad, is also extremely important to have to understand where we have come from and keep us grounded. On top of that, Jack is a local lad who was with the club as a youth - and having him as vice captain helps show how you can progress through the club."

FA competition draws announced

RWBTFC — Friday 03 July 2026

Draws for the early rounds of the 2026-27 Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Vase have now been released. And for Royal Wootton Bassett Town tough opponents who Bassett have never faced before await at the first hurdle of both competitions. Previews of who Bassett are set to face in these two prestigious national competitions are detailed below. Emirates FA Cup Bassett have enjoyed significant FA Cup success in the past eight seasons, exiting just twice in the extra preliminary round (2019-20 and 2023-24), while advancing to at least the first qualifying round on three occasions. Last season was a particular success with convincing home wins against Lydney Town (in a replay) and Amersham Town seeing Jonny Aitkenhead's young side impressively advance to the first qualifying round. A record equalling run was then within reach too as Bassett led Torpoint Athletic only to see their Cornish visitors turn the tie around to win 3-1. To get that far again this year, Bassett will first have to overcome step four opponents in the form of Winslow United before beating Hellenic League Premier Division rivals in the form of either Malmesbury Victoria or Longlevens. A breakdown of Bassett's opponents is here. Extra preliminary round vs Winslow United (Home) - Saturday 8 August Who are they? Southern League Division One Central (step four) newcomers who will travel from Buckinghamshire for their first ever meeting with Bassett. How did they do last season? Promoted to step four as Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division playoff winners in only their second season at step five. Cup pedigree: In five previous FA Cup participations, Winslow have advanced beyond the extra preliminary round just once, reaching the preliminary round in 2020-21. Three previous ties against Hellenic League opponents all ended in defeat. Winslow did reach the FA Vase second round last year. Preliminary round vs Malmesbury Victoria or Longlevens (Home) - Saturday 22 August Who are they? Bassett's Hellenic League Premier Division rivals - with Malmesbury also representing Wiltshire rivals. How did they do last season? Malmesburh were promoted as Hellenic League Division One playoff winners while Longlevens finished 11th in the Premier Division. Cup pedigree: Longlevens reached the second qualifying round in 2021-22, having reached the first qualifying round two seasons earlier. They beat Winslow in the extra preliminary round two seasons ago, though exited at the first hurdle last season. Bassett met Levens in the FA Vase second round in 2023-24 with Bassett winning 2-1. Malmesbury are entering the FA Cup for just the third time - and are yet to record a win in the competition. Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Royal Wootton Bassett Town v Winslow United (Saturday 8 August)
Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round: Royal Wootton Bassett Town or Winslow United v Malmesbury Victoria or Longlevens (Saturday 22 August)

Isuzu FA Vase Bassett were in unfamiliar territory in last season's FA Vase as they returned to the qualifying rounds for the first time since 2021-22. And Bassett's time in the competition didn't last long as they suffered an agonising penalties defeat away at league rivals Cinderford Town following a thrilling 3-3 draw. That means another season having to negotiate the lottery of the Vase's early rounds. The draw for the early rounds see Bassett at the first qualifying round stage, with an away tie against Brislington. The reward for the winners is a home clash with step six Sharpness. A breakdown of Bassett's opponents is here. First qualifying round vs Brislington (Away) - Saturday 15 August Who are they? Bristol-based Western League Premier Division outfit who the Men's First Team have never met before (though Bassett's Under 18s did previously face Brislington in the 2004-05 FA Youth Cup). How did they do last season? Brislington finished second from bottom in the Western League Premier Division and fell at the first hurdle in both the FA Cup and Vase. Cup pedigree: Brislington reached the fourth round of the Vase in 2004-05 and made the fourth - and final - qualifying round of the FA Cup in 2014-15. 2014-15 was also the last time though that they have advanced beyond the qualifying rounds of the Vase, with a second qualifying round defeat against Bassett's Hellenic rivals Thornbury Town last season. Second qualifying round vs Sharpness (Home) - Saturday 12 September Who are they? Gloucestershire side, who Bassett have never faced in competitive action, returning to the Hellenic League and FA Vase for the first time in 36 years (since 1989-90). How did they do last season? Sharpness finished as champions of the Gloucestershire County League, seven points clear of Filton Athletic, to earn promotion to step six. Cup pedigree: Sharpness enjoyed significant Vase success in the 1980s. They reached the fifth round in 1984-85. A year later - when Sharpness also won the Hellenic League Premier Division - they advanced to the fourth round of the Vase where they lost to Stevenage Borough (now in the EFL). Isuzu FA Vase First Qualifying Round: Brislington v Royal Wootton Bassett Town (Saturday 15 August)
Isuzu FA Vase Second Qualifying Round: Brislington or Royal Wootton Bassett Town v Sharpness (Saturday 12 September)
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Historical details of Royal Wootton Bassett Town's participation in all national cup competitions in which it has competed are available in the history section of our website.

For each competition, details of all results are listed, as well as - where information is available - line-ups and match reports.

See the following pages for details:

FA Cup
Women's FA Cup
FA Vase
FA Youth Cup
FA Amateur Cup

Hellenic League Premier Division fixtures released

RWBTFC — Wednesday 01 July 2026

Fixtures for the 2026-27 Hellenic League Premier Division season have been released. Entering their 14th consecutive campaign in the division, and 20th overall, Royal Wootton Bassett Town will face a bumper 40 matches. And Jonny Aitkenhead's side will see their campaign begin with an away trip on Saturday 1 August to Hallen. Bassett host Wiltshire rivals Bradford Town in their home opener on Wednesday 5 August. Following FA Cup and FA Vase fixtures, August then sees two further derbies away at Fairford Town (Tuesday 18 August) and Devizes Town (Monday 31 August, bank holiday), with a home clash against Thornbury Town in between (Saturday 29 August). What else to look forward to Derby dates and bank holiday fixtures Bassett are set to face seven derbies this season after the promotions of Devizes and Malmesbury Victoria and Bradford's lateral transfer. They join fellow Wiltshire rivals Highworth Town and Corsham Town as well as cross-border rivals Cirencester Town and Fairford Town. Bassett will host Cirencester (Saturday 15) and Corsham (Saturday 26) in September before welcoming Malmesbury (Wednesday 14 October) and visiting Highworth (Tuesday 20 October) the following month. November sees one derby - a home clash with Fairford (Saturday 14 November). Then in December Bassett welcome Devizes (Saturday 19) before visiting Corsham a week later on Boxing Day. Bassett are due to visit Bradford at the end of February (27 February). Three derbies are then set for spring - away at Malmesbury (Saturday 13 March), at home against Highworth (Easter Monday 29 March) and a final day trip to Cirencester (Saturday 17 April). New opponents Bassett will face Worcestershire side Stourport Swifts for the first time ever in 2026-27. The teams will square off twice late in the season. Bassett are due to visit Stourport on Saturday 20 February before welcoming them to the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground on Saturday 3 April. - Full fixtures are available to view here: https://rwbtfc.co.uk/team/145/ft/fix/. Please note all fixtures are subject to change, in particular those scheduled in August and September with the early rounds of the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Vase. Admission prices for league games this season have been frozen. These will remain £8 for adults, £5 for concessions and free for RWBTFC Youth members. Having recorded an average home league attendance of 141 last season, we look forward to seeing your excellent support again this season - and to continue to push our attendances upwards.

Online registration for 2026-27 season open

RWBTFC — Tuesday 30 June 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town's online registration system, used to register youth and girls' section members with the club, is now open for the 2026-27 season. The form is quick and easy to complete, and can be accessed at the following link: https://rwbtfc.co.uk/player/reg/new/. It is necessary for a registration form to be completed for all players, even if they have registered for the club in previous seasons. Only one player at a time can be registered using the form. If you are registering more than one child from your family, you will therefore be required to complete a separate form for each child. At the end of the form, you will be asked to insert a code. This can be obtained from your child's team manager. Once a form has been submitted, all data will be stored securely in the rwbtfc.co.uk database with access to the information strictly limited. Forms will be approved, first, by the relevant team manager and, second, by either club Secretary Ian Thomas, Head of Youth Section Simon Jones or Head of Girls Section Sam Wood who will then enter details into the FA's Whole Game System, enabling league registration. If, for any reason, additional information is required or a change needed to the form, you will be contacted about this. If you have any questions about registering for the youth section please contact either Secretary Ian Thomas (ian.thomas@rwbtfc.co.uk), Head of Youth Section Simon Jones (simon.jones@rwbtfc.co.uk) or Head of Girls Section Sam Wood (sam.wood@rwbtfc.co.uk.

Additional information regarding consent to join RWBTFC mailing list

As part of the form, parents and guardians are asked whether they wish to be contacted by RWBTFC by email. This is in order to keep up to date with the latest news and information about the club during the season, included in newsletters that are sent around once a week during the season. While the club strongly recommends that members agree to join the mailing list as it is an important means of disseminating news about the club, it is not mandatory to subscribe. All individuals in receipt of the newsletter are able to unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any point they wish. For those who have previously unsubscribed from the mailing list, but now wish to receive email newsletters, as well as selecting 'Yes' on the registration form, please also resubscribe to the newsletter by entering your details here. For those who have previously signed up to the mailing list, but no longer wish to receive email newsletters, as well as selecting 'No' on the registration form, please do also click 'Unsubscribe' at the bottom of one of the newsletters you have recently received. Those who have previously subscribed and wish to continue receiving the newsletter do not need to take any additional action.

Volunteer Days - 11 and 18 July - your support required!

RWBTFC — Monday 29 June 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town will be holding volunteer days on Saturday 11 and 18 July in order to prepare the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground facility for the start of the new season.

On both dates, activities will begin at 9am and finish at around 12.30

To ensure all activities are completed in good time, additional support is requested. It would be great to see support from across all sections of the club - Men's, Women's, Youth, Girls' and Veterans! Those available to help are invited to contact Chairman Paul Gerrish ( paul.gerrish@rwbtfc.co.uk; 07946 629483). Refreshments, including tea, coffee and bacon rolls will be provided to all helpers. Tasks required include, but are not limited to: Equipment shed: Tidy, sort and organise Tea hut: Deep clean, sort and clean canopy Turnstiles: Wash, clean, lubricate hinges and latches, and paint metallic table top Stands: Sweep and wash both stands, paint seated stand Hard standing and pathway: Edge pathway (two sides) Advertising boards: Wash and clean Youth section container: Tidy and sort

Please do come along and show your support! The more hands available, the quicker it will be to complete all activities. We look forward to seeing as many people there as possible!

Long-serving Women’s trio set to depart

RWBTFC — Sunday 28 June 2026

Amber Egerton, Emma Sykes and Lucy Goodright - a trio of long-serving players - are set to depart Royal Wootton Bassett Town Women's First Team ahead of the start of the new season. All three midfielders have given a significant amount to Bassett, helping contribute to the success of the Women's First Team in recent years. Egerton and Sykes have both served Bassett for more than a decade and are members of a select group of players to have made more than 100 appearances in the period in which Bassett have played in the South West Regional Women's Football League. Egerton initially joined in 2014-15 when Bassett were in Division One of the Gloucestershire County Women's League. During her time with the club she enjoyed a distinguished career, earning six Player of the Year awards, including Players' and Manager's Player of the Year doubles in 2015-16 and 2016-17. Since Bassett have played in the South West Regional League, Egerton has played 136 times, scoring 15 goals. Sykes first featured for Bassett in 2016-17 as part of a highly succsssful Under 16 Girls team before stepping up to the senior Women's side a year later, earning Players' Player of the Year in her debut season. Overall Sykes has made 128 senior appearances, netting 15 times. Both players helped the team win multiple pieces of silverware, including a league and County Cup double in 2017-18 as well as last season's 2025-26 Division One North title victory, and also featured in multiple cup finals. Goodright, meanwhile, has been with Bassett during the past three seasons. After a break from playing, She returned to football with Bassett in 2023-24 and during her time with the club featured 31 times, scoring ten goals, with five appearances in last year's title winning campaign. Commenting on the departures, Women's First Team manager James Lally said: "Making decisions on the squad is the worst part of football, and saying goodbye to players who have conducted themselves so well is never easy. But, football is always evolving, and as we push forward and prepare for the new season, it's inevitable that squads will change." "Every player moving on has contributed to our journey, and they leave with our genuine gratitude and we wish them absolutely nothing but the best as they find new challenges." "Amber is the personification of a team player. It is no surprise she has collected multiple Players' Player and Manager's Player awards over her decade-plus at the club. During her time with Bassett she has always given absolutely everything to the shirt, and that commitment has remained unwavering during my time here." "Emma is another long-serving player having played almost 130 games. Possessing a real talent for finding the through ball that breaks defensive lines, her vision on the pitch has been a tremendous asset. Emma also consistently went above and beyond off the pitch, generously using her expertise as a sports therapist to advise and support the squad. There is no doubt she will make a significant impact wherever she goes next. "Lucy is a technically gifted player who reads the game exceptionally well. Armed with a great first touch, excellent game intelligence, and an impressive range of passing, she has a natural ability to dictate play. She has the quality to be a key figure in whatever midfield she steps into next." "We wish all three the best for the future."

Notice of Annual General Meeting - 16 July 2026

RWBTFC — Friday 12 June 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Football Club's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 16 July at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm.

The meeting is open to all to attend, and attendance is actively encouraged as it is a chance to shape the future direction of the club.

At the meeting, reports on the 2025-26 season from club officers will be presented, while the Executive Committee for the 2026-27 season will be elected and goals for the forthcoming campaign set.

There are currently three vacancies on the Executive Committee for which volunteers are sought. These are:

Youth Section Secretary
Club Development Officer
Welfare Officer (not voteable)

Anyone wishing to stand for election for these positions must, as per the club's Constitution, be nominated by both a Proposer and Seconder no later than 21 days before the AGM (25 June 2026).

Nominations must be made to club Secretary Ian Thomas by email.

All other members currently in Executive Committee positions are willing to stand again if elected.

The full agenda and nominations for officers is listed below.

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RWBTFC AGM Agenda

1. Apologies for absence
2. One minute silence
3. Committee who's who
4. Sports Association
5. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting
6. Presentation of Balance Sheets
7. Presentation of Reports
8. Amendments to Club Rules / Constitution
9. Election of Officers, Management Committee and Auditors
10. Club Status and Objectives for Season 2026-27
11. Any other business for which prior written notification has been received by the Club Secretary no later than 21 days before the AGM or as may be allowed by the Chairperson

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Nominations for Officers

Chairperson: Paul Gerrish
 Vice Chairperson: Pete Yeardley
 Treasurer: Craig Moreton
 Secretary: Ian Thomas
Youth Section Secretary: Vacant - nominations sought
Head of Men's Senior Section: Rab MacLeod
 Head of Youth Section: Simon Jones
 Head of Women's and Girls' Section: Bryan Wood
 Head of Veterans' Section: Martin Ohrland
 Club Development Officer: Vacant - nominations sought
Commercial Manager: Mike Price
 General Committee: Mark Cooper
 Welfare Officers (not voteable): Vacant (volunteer sought) and Ian Thomas
 Respect Officer (not voteable): Amanda Rouse

Women’s First Team seeking additional coaches

RWBTFC — Thursday 11 June 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Women's First Team are seeking a goalkeeper coach, outfield coach and analyst to join its management team for the 2026-27 season.

Those interested in any of the roles are invited to contact manager James Lally via email (james.lally@rwbtfc.co.uk) or to fill in the form here: https://forms.gle/g8QvhJpfBjk43RkV7. It is an exciting time to join the team as Bassett step up to the tier five South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division, having finished as Division One North champions last season. As a club we are able to provide support with coaching qualifications and DBS checks, as well as access to a wide network of coaches and resources. We also offer the opportunity to join an established, experienced management team. Alongside manager James Lally, coaches Gary Clarke and Steve Kennedy will remain with the team. Unfortunately David Tomlinson will be stepping down from his role as goalkeeper coach. Huge thanks go to David for his efforts, which played a key role in Bassett's title victory.

Youth Section Presenation winners

RWBTFC — Friday 12 June 2026

End of season presentations were held at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground for Royal Wootton Bassett Town's youth teams on Saturday.

Celebrating the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, at each age group awards were presented for the Manager's and Players' Player of the Year as well as the Most Improved Player / Clubperson of the Year. At the Under 7 through Under 11 age groups, all players registered with the club also received a memento.

Congratulations to all those who won awards at each age group! Huge thanks go to Head of Youth Section Simon Jones for organising another successful day, Jason Large and Gareth Watkinson for manning the barbecue and Jane Spencer for taking photos!

Under 7 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Harry Mallows
Players' Player of the Year: David Jacob
Most Improved Player of the Year: Rocco Harrison

Under 7 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Seth Clark
Players' Player of the Year: Loche Milan-Brown
Supporters' Player of the Year: Lucian Willian
Most Improved Player of the Year: Abel Calton

Under 8 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Matthew Bulman
Players' Player of the Year: Matthew Bulman
Most Improved Player of the Year: Edward Hockin

Under 8 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Freddie Simpson
Players' Player of the Year: Finley Kelly and Jackson Burchell
Most Improved Player of the Year: Carter Aitkenhead

Under 9 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Roman Charlton
Players' Player of the Year: Kayden Davis
Most Improved Player of the Year: Henry Foss

Under 9 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Reggie Pike
Players' Player of the Year: Elliott Zych and Jack Gantlett
Most Improved Player of the Year: Henry Adams

Under 10 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Freddie Clarke
Players' Player of the Year: Max Harrison
Supporters' Player of the Year: Reuben Conway
Most Improved Player of the Year: Ned Harvey

Under 10 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Jacob Bowen
Players' Player of the Year: Loche Wheeler
Most Improved Player of the Year: Max Barnes and Roman Dunn

Under 11 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Ethan Ward
Players' Player of the Year: Tommy Bodle
Supporters' Player of the Year: Dan Paines
Most Improved Player of the Year: Louis Dix

Under 11 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Oliver Davis
Players' Player of the Year: Teddy Button
Most Improved Player of the Year: Solly Kent

Under 12 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Elliott Bray
Players' Player of the Year: Ryan Flanagan
Clubperson of the Year: Elliott Haines

Under 12 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Reuben Smith
Players' Player of the Year: Danny Dhiraj
Clubperson of the Year: Luca Dobson

Under 13 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Cameron Greaney
Players' Player of the Year: Thomas Gregory
Clubperson of the Year: Jack Saunders
Best of Holland Award: Ellis Paviour

Under 13 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Elise Dart
Players' Player of the Year: Rupert Holley
Clubperson of the Year: Peter Corlett

Under 14 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Freddie Upton
Players' Player of the Year: Romy Olson-Price
Clubperson of the Year: Callum Shurey

Under 15 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Edward Bennett
Players' Player of the Year: Kenwyn George
Clubperson of the Year: Rory Hillier

Under 15 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Carlos Green
Players' Player of the Year: Josh Bennett
Clubperson of the Year: Freddie Murdoch
Most Improved Player of the Year: Archie Lyall

Under 16 Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Arlo Wilshire
Players' Player of the Year: Joe Waller
Sponsors' Player of the Year: Ewan McGeachie
Most Improved Player of the Year: Ollie Heathcoate
Clubperson of the Year: Corey Madziyire

Under 16 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Dexter Whitehead
Players' Player of the Year: Rhys Giles
Supporters' Player of the Year: Jake Ward
Most Improved Player of the Year: Gordon Yeung
Clubperson of the Year: Ollie Filer

Under 18 Blue

Coaches' Player of the Year: Aidan Cumberbatch
Players' Player of the Year: Toby Parker
Young Player of the Year: Rhys Paulton
Clubperson of the Year: Robert Gregory

Under 18 Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Fynn Crone
Players' Player of the Year: Noah Saxby
Clubperson of the Year: Seb Scutt

RWBTFC receive Rotary Club Grant

RWBTFC — Wednesday 10 June 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town are delighted to have received a generous £100 grant from the Royal Wootton Bassett and District Rotary Club.

The grant will be used to help fund the purchase of goal nets for the club's youngest youth section teams who will be playing 3 v 3 football next season.

Huge thanks go to the Rotary Club for their generous support!

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The Royal Wootton Bassett and District Rotary Club are a friendly and inclusive group, dedicated to putting something back into our community and having fun in the process.

Their activities are varied and include youth initiatives, community activities, international projects, charitable giving and fund raising.

Social fun is a key part of what Rotarians do, and they support many local organisations and charities, as well as international projects.

For more information about Royal Wootton Bassett and District Rotary Club please see here.

Watch the FIFA World Cup at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground!

RWBTFC — Tuesday 09 June 2026

Join us in the clubhouse - and support the Sports Association - for: England v Croatia - Wednesday 17 June - 9pm England v Ghana - Tuesday 23 June - 9pm England v Panama - Saturday 27 June - 10pm Special offer: 5 bottles of Stella Artois for £16! To book your table contact Claire Kirkup (admin@rwbsa.org.uk; 01793 853880). Come on England (and Scotland)!

Reach more people with RWBTFC!

RWBTFC — Sunday 07 June 2026

Looking for a way to promote your business across Royal Wootton Bassett and beyond? Royal Wootton Bassett Town Football Club are offering pitchside advertising opportunities for businesses wanting strong local visibility and exposure throughout the football season. Every match at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground involving our Men's First Team, Women's First Team and Development team brings players, supporters, families and visiting clubs from across the south west through our gates - putting your business in front of a wide and engaged audience. We also play host to numerous prestigious cup finals and other fixtures during the season. Promote your business locally
Support our community football club
Gain exposure across the county and beyond
Be part of our matchday experience Whether you are an independent local business or a larger company serving the wider area, there's a place for you at RWBTFC with a range of sponsorship opportunities available. To find out more and discover the right sponsorship package for you and your business, please contact our Commercial Manager Mike Price (mike.price@rwbtfc.co.uk). Further details are available on our website. - Royal Wootton Bassett Town FC are proud to be an England Football Two Star Accredited Club, with more than thirty teams ranging from Under 7s to Over 50s. We are the only club in Wiltshire with teams playing at steps five (Hellenic League Premier Division) and seven (Wiltshire League Premier Division) of the men's National League System and tier five of the Women's Football Pyramid (South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division).

Provisional South West Women’s Football League constitution announced

RWBTFC — Wednesday 03 June 2026

After finishing as Division One North champions, Royal Wootton Bassett Town will be returning to the tier five of the women's football pyramid for the first time since a four season spell (interrupted by Covid) that lasted from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Now Bassett have found out who they will be playing in the 2026-27 South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division. This follows the Football Association releasing provisional allocations for all leagues at tiers one through six of the Women's Football Pyramid. Ten teams will make up the Premier Division which compromises a range of sides Bassett have previously faced and a trio of new league opponents. Bassett faced Gloucester City in 2024-25 when the Tigers finished top of Division One North, and Poole Town in 2023-24 when the Dolphins pipped Bassett to the Division One Eastern title. Forest Green Rovers, who eliminated James Lally's side from the Women's FA Cup last season, and Sherborne Town are holdovers from Bassett's most recent Premier Division campaign in 2022-23. The longest-serving current members of the division, they will be on the promotion hunt after finishing second and third respectively in 2025-26. Having suffered relegation from the FA Women's National League Division One South West, Portishead Town return to tier five. Portishead edged out Bassett on goal difference to claim the 2017-18 Eastern Division title and were Premier Division opponents of Bassett from 2018-19 to 2020-21 when they earned promotion to tier four. The teams will now meet again for the first time in six years. It's eight years since Bassett last met AEK Boco in the Eastern Division. Indeed, Boco are the league opponents Bassett have the longest history with, having played in Gloucestershire County Women's League Division One together from 2012-13 to 2015-16, with Bassett facing their Reserve or Development side in all other County League campaigns from 2009-10 through to their promotion to tier six at the end of 2016-17. Then for the first time, Bassett will cross paths with Yate Town, Saltash United and Yeovil Town in the league. Bassett have played numerous friendlies against Yate when they were attached to Pucklechurch Sports, but never a competitive contest. Pucklechurch were first promoted to the South West Regional League for the 2022-23 campaign and immediately won the Eastern Division with Bassett suffering relegation that year. They have now moved across to Yate. Cornish outfit Saltash, meanwhile, will be entering their second season in the Premier Division having won Division One South in 2024-25. 2025-26 Division One South champions Yeovil complete the trio of new opponents. The Glovers are a big name in women's football having previously competed in the Women's Super League from 2017 to 2019. However, financial difficulties saw them merge with Bridgwater Town in 2021 and drop the Yeovil name. But recent years have seen a revived Yeovil side climb up through the Somerset County League and up to tier five having spent two years at tier six. The full provisional constitution for the 2026-27 South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division, featuring ten sides, is as follows: AEK Boco
Forest Green Rovers
Gloucester City
Poole Town
Portishead Town
Royal Wootton Bassett Town
Saltash United
Sherborne Town
Yate Town
 Yeovil Town The constitution is, at present, provisional and subject to change.

Youth Section Presentation Day - Saturday 13 June

RWBTFC — Sunday 31 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town will be holding its Youth Section Presentation Day on Saturday 13 June at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground.

Presentations will take place in the stadium area at the following times for each team:

09:00: U7 Blue and Yellow
09:45: U8 Blue and 15 Blue
10:30: U10 Blue and Yellow
11:15: U12 Blue and Yellow
12:00: U11 Blue and Yellow
12:45: U13 Blue and Yellow
13:30: U14 Yellow
14:00: U8 Yellow and U15 Yellow
14:45: U16 Blue and Yellow
15:30: U9 Blue and Yellow

The following individual awards will be presented for each team:

Players' Player of the Year;
Manager's Player of the Year:
Most Improved Player of the Year (Under 7-11);
Clubperson of the Year (Under 12-18)

For the Under 7 to 11 age groups, all players registered with the club will also receive an individual memento. Players are requested to wear their club colours on the day - ie their playing kit. This is for photos that will take place after each presentation. Those attending are also requested to arrive in good time to ensure a prompt start for each session.

A barbecue will be running throughout the day, while an ice cream van has also been booked.

The AGP pitch has been booked and will be available for teams to book a slot should they wish to have a kick about. Please note that children using the AGP will need to be supervised at all times, while the correct footwear must be worn. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the 2025-26 season!

Celebrating Success: Women’s First Team

RWBTFC — Thursday 28 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Women's First Team enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 season as they claimed the South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North title and also finished as runners-up in the Wiltshire Women's Cup. South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North champions Some may think it's a cliche, but Royal Wootton Bassett Town were proof that 'defence wins championships' as they outlasted Corsham Town and Bitton to finish as champions of the 2025-26 South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North. In their 22 league games Bassett kept an astonishing 14 clean sheets - one more than the number of goals (13) they conceded over the course of the campaign. That's not to say that Bassett were entirely reliant on their backline for their success. Indeed, they racked up an impressive 61 goals. But in a tight, exciting title race that went down to the wire, Bassett's defensive strength proved decisive. Across the course of the season, Bassett won six times by the odd goal - including at home against Downend Flyers in their league opener when Elle Scott scored the only goal of the game. That victory was the start of a ten game unbeaten run that continued with a 2-0 home triumph against Gloucester City Reserves and 9-0 thrashing of Stockwood Wanderers. Bassett's first major test then came at home against the previous season's runners-up Bitton, a side who finished a place above Bassett in 2024-25. But it would be Bassett who struck a first, big blow as Briony Hurd, Maddy Elliott and Lauren Bulley were on target in a convincing 3-1 victory. Bassett's first dropped points of the season followed though away against newly promoted Mangotsfield United who had made a hot start to their campaign. Bassett had led 2-0 through Elliott and Tori Taylor, but the hosts came back to claim a draw. A Bulley brace got Bassett back on track in a 2-0 home victory against Paulton Rovers before an Honor Fraser double paced a big 5-0 win against Whitchurch, who - like Mangotsfield- had started life at tier six brightly. Another Bulley brace sealed a nervy 2-1 win at Downend before Bassett saw in the new year with a tough 1-1 derby draw against Cirencester Town. An 8-0 thrashing of AFC Brislington then made it ten unbeaten heading into a vital home fixture against Corsham. Despite their start, Bassett entered that game third in the table in a congested five team battle at the top. And they would slip to fourth as two second half goals earned Corsham a smash and grab win. Bassett bounced back as Taylor grabbed the only goal of the game away at Bath City and Bulley and Laura Jefferies scored to avenge their earlier Corsham loss. Then came a 5-0 win at Brislington. But a 0-0 draw at Whitchurch, despite extending their run of consecutive clean sheets to four games, did Bassett few favours as they still trailed leaders Corsham by three points with two games in hand to play and had Bitton hitting form. A 3-0 away win at Gloucester followed as Bulley, Hannah Gulliver and Poppy Wannell found the net. Bassett's next fixture was then a midweek trip to Bitton - and a crucial fixture went the visitors' way courtesy of a Taylor thunderbolt. That left Bassett, courtesy of their superior goal difference, more or less needing four wins from their final five games to seal the title. Bulley and Jefferies sealed a nervous, hard fought 2-0 triumph at home against Mangotsfield to begin the run in on the right foot. But Bassett then suffered a shock 3-2 reverse away at Stockwood in their next game to finally end a run of seven straight clean sheets and put the pressure on. At home against Cirencester, Bassett seemed on course to miss out on victory too. They trailed before going down to ten players. Briony Hurd equalised though and Megan Young snatched a late winner. Victory by the odd goal in five at home against Bath in their penultimate game - coupled with a draw between Bitton and Corsham - then put Bassett on the brink with their destiny in their own hands. A win away at Paulton in their final game would seal top spot - and Bassett delivered in style. Kelly Nightingale and top scorer Bulley found the net in the first half before Scott produced a second half hat trick in a title clinching 5-0 thrashing. Bassett's outstanding season had got the big reward it deserved. Wiltshire County Women's Cup Runners-Up To go along with their league title, Bassett also reached the final of the Wiltshire Women's Cup for the fifth time in the club's history. Bassett would have to settle for runners-up though (for the fourth time in the competition) after suffering a 7-0 defeat to big favourites Swindon Town in the final. Bassett's path to the final saw them rack up the goals. Maddy Elliott scored five, while six other scorers netted, in an 11-1 home win against Calne Town in the second round. That set up a quarter final date with Highworth Town - and Bassett would again hit double figures, this time without reply in an 11-0 victory. Lauren Bulley hit a hat trick while Kat Bach and Emma Sykes backed her up with braces. Bassett would then face Highworth again in the semi finals - this time in the form of their talented Under 18s team. Again drawn at home, a trio of braces from Elliott, Briony Hurd and Tori Taylor booked a final place. Facing a Swindon side who themselves would finish as league champions in the tier four FA Women's National League Division One South West, Bassett were always going to be up against it. And so proved. Despite giving a decent account of themselves, Bassett were well beaten as Swindon went 6-0 up in the first half before adding a further goal after the restart to continue their dominance of the competition.

Development team management change

RWBTFC — Wednesday 27 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town have made a change in their Development team management structure.

After six seasons with the Development side, including the past four as manager, the team will be moving into the 2026- 2027 season without Mark Simpkins at the helm. Mark leaves with the club's best wishes and sincere thanks for his outstanding efforts in what at times can be a challenging role. Simpkins, a former captain of the Men's First Team during his playing days, played a pivotal role as coach in Bassett's 2021-22 title winning campaign. Meanwhile over the past four seasons with Simpkins as manager, the Development team have continued to be highly competitive playing a positive brand of football in a division that has grown stronger and stronger each year in terms of the calibre of opposition. Stepping up to the role as manager will be Josh Connolly who served in an assistant capacity with the Development team last season. He will be joined by coaches Steve Heary and Lee Chamberlain. Commenting on the changes, Head of Men's Section Rab MacLeod said: "I want to personally thank Mark for all he has done with the Development team, as well as for helping me as I adjusted into my role in the club. He is a proper football person and will add real value to any club. We wish him every success in the future."

Celebrating Success: Under 18 Division 1 Champions and Cup Runners-Up

RWBTFC — Tuesday 26 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 18 Blue enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 campaign, romping to the North Wilts League Division One title while coming agonisingly close to completing the double as they fell short on penalties in the North Wilts League Cup final.

North Wilts League Under 18 Division One Champions Bassett were runaway champions in North Wilts League Division One, dropping just three points all season while finishing fourteen points clear of runners-up AFC Park. The Blues would concede just three times in their opening five games as they beat Malmesbury Victoria (6-1), Stratton Youth (3-0), Wroughton Youth (7-1), Wanborough Junior Black (6-0) and Ferndale Rodbourne (8-1). They then conceded three goals in consecutive games - but still won both as the hit Stratton Youth for six at home and put eight past FC Abbey Meads Youth Grey. A 5-0 win at Wroughton Youth followed before a pair of crucial 3-1 victories against Park had Bassett top and threatening to pull clear. That they did, extending their winning streak into double figures with a 10-1 thrashing of Draycott FC Dynamo and narrow wins against Ramsbury (5-4 away and 3-1 at home). After 14 wins though, their perfect record came to an end away against Croft Junior Blue as Bassett were beaten 3-1. But that would be Bassett's only league defeat. They soared past Park 8-2 before avenging their loss to Croft with a 6-1 home win. Bassett's final five games were all then awarded, with the title wrapped up North Wilts League Under 18 Cup Runners-Up Bassett would then come up just short in their quest to secure a historic double, falling on penalties to Ramsbury in a sudden death shootout after letting slip a 2-0 lead. After being awarded their second round tie against Wroughton Youth, Bassett saw off Division One rivals AFC Park 3-1 in the quarter finals before a convincing 5-1 victory against Stratton Youth in the last four. That set up a matchup with Ramsbury who Bassett had beaten twice in the league. They seemed on course for a third win - and to become the first Under 18 team to complete a North Wilts League double - courtesy of goals from Jack Moss and Rauf Acheampong. But, after seeing further chances to extend their lead go begging, Bassett conceded twice late on. And Ramsbury would have the final say on penalties.

Bowen’s on fire to win Fantasy League!

RWBTFC — Monday 25 May 2026

While Jarrod Bowen had a final gameday to forget as his West Ham United side were relegated, namesake Spencer had plenty to celebrate as he was crowned the 2025-26 RWBTFC Fantasy Football League champion! Entering the final round of games with a healthy lead, Bowen's Frimping Pong outfit sealed the deal with an impressive 79 points to take his season tally to 2,412. That left former Under 18s star Bowen (who also featured for Bassett's Men's First Team) 40 points clear of runner-up Vitor Oliveira and his vitigna's team side(2,372), with Tomas Warren's Chief Tuggers (2,338) snatching third from Robert Shepherd's Canine Capers (2,335). Jacob Hayden's Wirtz Nightmare and Matt Simpson's Simmo FC were not far behind, tying for fifth on 2,331 points. Bowen becomes the seventh winner of the league in the last seven years. Last year's champions Finlay Cranswick-Coates finished around the middle of the pack in 122nd place with 2024-25 champion Ben Tomes faring better by placing 11th. 2022-23 champion Joe Mitchell came a respectable 9th in the league - and made sure his name was once more etched onto the honours board as his Above Average Joes beat Arthur Kunz's MLKS Włodawianka 59-40 in the final of the cup competition. That result followed a narrow semi final victory for Mitchell's men over reigning cup holder Steven Astin's ABCDE FC. Huge thanks go to all 247 entrants who took part in this year's Fantasy League. The Fantasy League is always great fun and, importantly, remains free to enter for all - whether that be players (current and former), coaches, supporters, parents, volunteers, etc. The league will be up and running again next season for its 17th edition – and we look forward to seeing even more participants.

Celebrating Success: Under 14 Girls Cup Winners and League Runners-Up

RWBTFC — Sunday 24 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 14 Girls enjoyed a hugely successful 2025-26 season. Not only did they wi the North Wilts League Cup final, they also finished as runners-up in North Wilts League Division One. North Wilts League Under 14 Girls Cup Winners Bassett's cup success came courtesy of a string of impressive performances, culminating in an emphatic 6-1 final victory against Marlborough Youth Raiders. Their route to the final began with a 4-1 quarter final win against Bradford Town Ravens thanks to goals from Mia Hughes (2), Ava Hall and Sienna Matthews. That set up a semi final against eventual Division One Champions Tyrone Mings Hurricanes with Bassett coming from behind to win 2-1 courtesy of Hall and Hughes. Next was the final against Marlborough - who Bassett had beaten in a trio of high scoring, yet closely fought league games. The final would again deliver goals - but Bassett ran out comfortable winners. Hughes hit a hat trick, Hall bagged a brace while Eryn Turnbull completed the scoring North Wilts League Under 14 Girls Division One Runners-Up While Tyrone Mings Hurricanes wound up as champions, Bassett finished far ahead of the rest of the field after winning seven straight to finish the season. Bassett had a middling start to the season. Although winning their league opener 4-3 against Marlborough Youth Raiders, they would have just four points to show from their opening four matches after drawing with Ferndale Rodbourne (0-0) and losing to Durrington Seahawks (0-2) and Tyrone Mings Hurricanes (0-4). A wild 8-5 win against Marlborough got them back on the winning track and kicked off a strong run. After a 1-1 draw away at FC Abbey Meads Purple, Bassett beat Ferndale 3-0, Abbey Meads 2-0 and Tyrone Mings 2-1 - the latter being an especially impressive result that put Bassett top at Christmas. At this stage it was a very close race with Bassett four points ahead of both Tyrone Mings and Durrington who held games in hand. Bassett started the new year with defeat though, losing 2-0 at home against Tyrone Mings in their final league meeting. That would prove to be the last time Bassett dropped points though as they went on an outstanding run. Narrow home wins against Ferndale (3-1) and Marlborough Youth (4-3) got Bassett going before a more convincing 5-1 triumph away at FC Abbey Meads. Bassett then hosted Durrington in an important match that they won 3-1 to move seven points ahead of their rivals. A 7-1 thumping of Trowbridge Wanderers Lionesses made it five straight wins before Bassett thrashed Durrington 5-0 away from home and Trowbridge 7-0 on the road to seal a top two finish. Tyrone Mings still had four games to play and seven points to make - a gap they overcame thanks to being awarded their final three games.

Girls’ Section Presentation Winners

RWBTFC — Sunday 24 May 2026

End of season presentations were held at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground for Royal Wootton Bassett Town's girls' section teams on Friday.

Celebrating the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, at each age group awards were presented for the Manager's, Players' and Supporters' Player of the Year as well as the Most Improved Player / Clubperson of the Year. At the Under 8 through Under 11 age groups, all players registered with the club also received a memento.

Congratulations to all those who won awards at each age group!

Under 8 Girls

Manager's Player of the Year: Olivia Dixon
Players' Player of the Year: Cora White
Parents' Player of the Year: Molly Shotton-Gale and Olivia Dixon
Most Improved Player of the Year: Savannah Lawrence
Goal of the Season: Matilda Rowe
Effort and Achievement in Training Award: Rowan Senior and Zadie Watts

Under 9 Girls Blue

Manager's Player of the Year: Abi Morris
Players' Player of the Year: Freya Buckley
Supporters' Player of the Year: Primrose Rogers
Most Improved Player of the Year: Romily Watkins

Under 9 Girls Yellow

Manager's Player of the Year: Sienna Aldridge
Players' Player of the Year: Bea Duncan
Supporters' Player of the Year: Abi Abimbola
Most Improved Player of the Year: Ruby Lewis

Under 11 Girls

Manager's Player of the Year: Florence Perry
Players' Player of the Year: Emilie Peachey
Supporters' Player of the Year: Annabelle Bennett
Most Improved Player of the Year: Esmae Griffin

Under 13 Girls

Manager's Player of the Year: Christina Croft
Players' Player of the Year: Aamira Sakiru
Supporters' Player of the Year: Tia Campbell
Most Improved Player of the Year: Molly Jackson / Jessica Riley
Clubperson of the Year: Kacy Gower

Under 14 Girls

Manager's Player of the Year: Ava Hall
Players' Player of the Year: Mia Hughes
Supporters' Player of the Year: Izzy Ellis
Clubperson of the Year: Chloe Parkin

Under 16 Girls

Manager's Player of the Year: Letti Arnold
Players' Player of the Year: Amber Clifton
Supporters' Player of the Year: Mia Dickinson
Clubperson of the Year: Macy Ovens

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Under 13 Girls player Ava Merwood-Parker was also announced as the recipient of the club's Young Clubperson of the Year prize. This award is in recognition of Ava's excellent weekly round ups of competitive girls' section action, as well as her report of this year's Holland Tour. Congratulations Ava on a deserved award!

Celebrating Success: North Wilts League U14 Division 4 Runners-Up

RWBTFC — Wednesday 20 May 2026

Eight consecutive victories saw Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 14 Yellow finish strongly and claim runners-up spot in North Wilts League Division Four in 2025-26. With eight games to go, Bassett seemed out of the running for honours, sitting in fifth place, eleven points behind second place Old Town Athletic (with two games in hand) and six behind third place Lydiard Millicent Juniors. But a phenomenal run saw Bassett close those gaps and ultimately finish seven points ahead of both teams. Bassett began their campaign in stunning fashion, hitting double figures in their opening league fixtures away against Stratton Youth Blue (14-2) and Highworth Town Juniors J (13-0). But consecutive defeats followed against Stratton Juniors Lions (0-3) and Wroughton Youth Tornadoes (1-8). Bassett returned to form though, with five straight victories including a 9-1 revenge thrashing of Stratton Juniors, 7-0 away triumph at FC Abbey Meads Youth Green and 14-2 home victory against Stratton Youth. A 4-2 defeat to Lydiard brought that streak to an end, though an impressive 3-2 away win at Wroughton Tornadoes - the only defeat the eventual champions would suffer - got them back on track. Another double figure feast took Bassett past Marlborough Youth Mavericks (11-1). However, consecutive 2-2 draws against Wroughton Youth Wrens and Ashton Keynes slowed Bassett's progress and seemed to limit their chances of achieving honours. That was until their eight game winning run hauled Bassett into second. It began with a 5-1 win at Lydiard before Marlborough were put to the sword 8-1. Wroughton Wrens were seen off 4-1 at home before huge wins against Highworth (17-0) and Wanborough Junior Black (12-4) pulled Bassett within touching distance of Old Town. Bassett's next two games were against Old Town - and a pair of convincing wins (5-0 at home and 4-1 away) ensured Bassett would finish above their rivals. A final 10-1 win at Wanborough then guaranteed second spot.

Register interest to join Women’s First Team for 2026-27 season

RWBTFC — Tuesday 19 May 2026

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Royal Wootton Bassett Town's Women's First Team are inviting expressions of interest from players interested in joining the club.

Bassett will be playing at tier five in the South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division in 2026-27 (pending confirmation of league allocations), after finishing as Division One North champions.

Those who wish to express an interest in joining are invited to complete the form at the following link: https://bit.ly/RWB2627.

As a club, we offer the highest quality facilities for playing and training at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, opportunities for post-match analysis through the club's Veo subscription as well as the chance to develop as coaches - with our willingness to support players obtain coaching qualifications - or in other voluntary roles. Please note that for those players signed to a club in 2025-26, the club will NOT make contact until 1 June in accordance with FA rules.

Dates of preseason training and trials will be announced in due course.

Register interest to join Men’s Development Team for 2026-27 season

RWBTFC — Tuesday 19 May 2026

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Royal Wootton Bassett Town's Men's Development team are inviting expressions of interest from players interested in joining the club.

The team will once again be playing in the step seven Wiltshire League Premier Division, offering competitive football in a strong division that features various first team sides and other Development teams from clubs playing at steps four to five.

Those who wish to express an interest in joining are invited to complete the form at the following link: http://bit.ly/4nHWbPx. As a club, we offer the highest quality facilities for playing and training at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, the potential opportunity to progress into our Men's First Team, as well as opportunities for post-match analysis through the club's Veo subscription. Please note that for those players signed to a club in 2025-26, the club will NOT make contact until 1 June in accordance with FA rules. Trials for the Development team are planned for Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 June. Dates of preseason training will be announced in due course.

Celebrating Success: North Wilts League U13 Division 4 Runners-Up

RWBTFC — Monday 18 May 2026

Delivering when the pressure was at its highest, Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 13 Yellow won a final game decider to clinch runners-up spot in the 2025-26 North Wilts League Division Four. Capping a fine campaign with honours, Bassett beat rivals for second spot Ashton Keynes Panthers 3-1 in their final match to leapfrog their opponents - and avenge a 6-2 loss suffered earlier in the season. Cup action meant Bassett were playing catch up from the off. They played just two league games before the end of October - both of which were wins against Wroughton Youth Wolves (4-3) and Pewsey Vale (6-2). A pair of draws followed at home against Ferndale Rodbourne Reds (2-2) and Pewsey (5-5), but a 4-1 victory against Liden Community Lightning made it five unbeaten. That streak was snapped by eventual champions Croft Junior Blue who edged a win by the odd goal in five. Yet Bassett rebounded well, seeing off Cirencester Town (2-0) and Wroughton (4-2) before draws with FC Abbey Meads Youth Purple (1-1) and Ferndale (2-2). There followed the 6-2 loss to Ashton Keynes though - a result that left Bassett three points behind their rivals having played a game more. Four straight wins - including three on the road in which Bassett did not concede - kept alive hopes of finishing runners-up. Liden (3-0), Cirencester (2-0) and FC Abbey Meads (1-0) were all beaten away from home before a 3-1 triumph at home against DC Youth Dynamos. A 2-2 draw with DC Youth and 5-1 home defeat against Croft came next. Thankfully for Bassett though, Ashton Keynes fell into a deeper rut that turned their final game of the season into a decider. And Bassett delivered to seal second.

Bassett’s title success by the numbers

RWBTFC — Monday 18 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town claimed the South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North in style, beating Paulton Rovers 5-0 in the final game of the season - a result that ensured Bassett finished just ahead of Corsham Town and Bitton at the end of a thrilling title race.
The title was a fantastic achievement as James Lally's side finished top of a highly competitive division to secure a return to tier five after three seasons.
This article sets out some of the key numbers that help explain why this year the title was Bassett's.
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Bassett's final position in the South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North table - securing promotion back to tier five
2
The number of league games Bassett lost all season (2-0 at home against Corsham Town and 3-2 away at Stockwood Wanderers
3
The number of games Bassett drew all season - all of which were away (0-0 at Whitchurch, 1-1 at Cirencester Town and 2-2 at Mangotsfield United)
4
The number of games in which Bassett faced a deficit (the two games they lost and both Derby fixtures against Cirencester Town from which Bassett claimed four points)
5
Bassett's margin of victory against Paulton Rovers to seal the title
6
The number of victories Bassett recorded by a single goal margin - including crucial wins down the stretch away at Bitton (1-0) and at home against Cirencester Town 2-1) and Bath City (3-2)
Also the number of victories Bassett recorded by more than a two goal margin - demonstrating the team's ability to grind out results
7
The consecutive league games in which Bassett kept a clean sheet, beginning with a 1-0 win away at Bath City through their 2-0 home victory against Mangotsfield United. That amounts to 630 minutes of football (excluding additional time played) - or 10 and a half hours. The streak ended with defeat at Stockwood Wanderers
9
Bassett's biggest league victory of the season - 9-0 triumph at home against Stockwood Wanderers
10
The length of Bassett's unbeaten league run - comprising eight wins and two draws - to start the season. Ended by a 2-0 home defeat against Corsham Town
13
The number of goals Bassett conceded in the league all season - by far the strongest defense in the division (Corsham Town and Bitton had the equal second best defensive record with both conceding 29 goals
The number of league goals scored by the team's top scorer Lauren Bulley (also 13th best in the league)
14
The number of league clean sheets Bassett kept (almost two-thirds of their games played). The number of goals Bassett conceded was fewer than the number of clean sheets they kept
15
The number of players to register at least one league goal for Bassett (including one own goal)
Also the number of players to appear in 16 or more of Bassett's league fixtures (more than 70% of games played). Having a fit, settled squad played a major part in Bassett's success
24
The number of players to feature for Bassett in the league. Just one - goalkeeper Millie Powell - was an ever present, but five others, including key defenders Alice Bowden, Darcy Cox and Briony Hurd, missed just one game
54
The points Bassett earned to win the title - two more than runners up Corsham Town and four more than Bitton in an enthralling title race that went to the wire
61
The number of goals Bassett scored - fourth most in the division, though only six fewer than league leaders Mangotsfield United

Champion performance seals title

RWBTFC — Sunday 17 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town are South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North champions!

Knowing that victory away at Paulton Rovers would guarantee top spot, James Lally's side delivered the victory they needed - and then some.

The jitters that had seemed to afflict Bassett in final run in were gone. Instead a confident performance secured an emphatic 5-0 victory and the outcome that Bassett's performances over the past nine months more than deserved.

Despite having won just once in the league all season, Paulton were set to be no pushovers, having been competitive in most of their fixtures this season.

And they held out against Bassett for most of the first half until Kelly Nightingale, scoring her first goal of the season, headed home a Tori Taylor corner at the far post.

Leading scorer Lauren Bulley then put Bassett in charge going into the break, tapping in after a powerful strike from Hannah Gulliver came back out off the post.

Elle Scott's second half hat trick then sealed the deal. Scott had not scored since January, but the midfielder made sure to reach double figures before the end of an impressive campaign.

A fierce strike into the bottom corner made it 3-0 before she reacted quickest to grab the rebound following a penalty that Bulley was unable to convert. A headed goal then made it 5-0 to complete the scoring.

And it was more than fitting too that Bassett kept a clean sheet. It marked the 14th occasion in their 22 league games - and 18th time overall this season - that Bassett had shutout their opponents. Indeed the number of league clean sheets is one greater than the number of goals (13) they conceded.

Those numbers are remarkable - and testament to the outstanding defense Bassett have, as well as the quality of coaching they have received.

As Bassett know all too well from their previous experience in 2017-18 and 2023-24 when narrowly missing out, fine margins are often the difference between earning the title and remaining at tier six.

This year, fortune was in Bassett's favour as they edged out Corsham Town and Bitton in what has been a thrilling title race involving three excellent sides.

But Bassett's defensive record - far and away the best in the division - has arguably been the decisive factor.

After a three year hiatus, Bassett will now return to tier five of the women's football pyramid.

Champions of Division One North - what an achievement that all the players and management team deserve to celebrate.

Magnificent Under 14 Girls lift cup in style

RWBTFC — Sunday 17 May 2026

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 14 Girls rounded off an excellent season by thrashing Marlborough Youth Raiders 6-1 to win the North Wilts League Cup.

Bassett descended on Foundation Park prepared, focused, and facing familiar opponents in Marlborough Youth Raiders - a side they had already beaten three times this season and their preparation to the final showed from the first whistle.

Bassett started on the front foot, carving out early chances created by Alisa, Mia, and Sienna. The breakthrough came from a well-worked move: a sharp Lily throw-in found Mia, who slipped a clever touch into Ava inside the box. Ava needed no second invitation, lashing home to open the scoring.

With Bassett in control, the chances kept flowing, and the second arrived via pressing and precision. Izzy stepped in with a clean interception, fed Lily, who found Alisa; and she teed up Mia to finish clinically for 2–0.

Confidence surged and so did the scoreline.

Izzy intercepted again and released Lily, whose pass picked out Sienna. Her initial effort was blocked, but Ava pounced 15 yards out, catching the defence off-guard and firing in for 3–0 - three goals in six blistering minutes.

Marlborough rallied and grabbed a lifeline before the break. A speculative effort from Zara Rex crashed off the crossbar and cruelly deflected in off Chloe for an own goal, 3–1.

Sensing a shift, Marlborough pressed with intent, but Chloe responded superbly, producing a pair of excellent saves to preserve the two-goal cushion at half-time.

Half-time: 3–1

Bassett reasserted themselves after the restart, regaining control in midfield and restoring their rhythm.

The fourth came from a set-piece: Ava's wicked corner was met by Mia, who powered home a header for 4–1.

Moments later, Sienna rattled the post with a fierce strike and then turned provider from the resulting corner, delivering for Mia to tap in and complete her hat-trick.

The final word belonged to the team's persistence and sharp reactions. Poppy threaded a lovely through ball for Mia; her shot was tipped onto the bar by the keeper, but Eryn reacted first, coolly slotting in the rebound to cap a commanding performance at 6–1.

A thoroughly deserved cup triumph for an Under 14 side who have enjoyed a superb run and a strong season— they were unlucky league runners-up, but emphatic cup winners on the day. Well done, Bassett.

POTM goes to every single player, for working together tirelessly throughout the match to secure the final win.

Mia Hughes was chosen by the North Wilts League Committee as the POTM.

Hurd at the double as Men’s and Women’s sides celebrate season

RWBTFC — Saturday 16 May 2026

Women's First Team defender Briony Hurd was the star of the show as Royal Wootton Bassett Town's Men's and Women's sides held their presentation evening on Friday. Hurd took home both her team's Players' Player and Supporters' Player of the Year prizes. Elsewhere there were five different award winners for the Men's First Team and three for the Development team. Full details are below. Women's First Team The Women's First Team wrap up their season on Sunday when they hope to record the win that will secure the South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North title. Key to Bassett's success has been their watertight defence that has recorded a remarkable 17 clean sheets. And it is therefore perhaps little surprise that a key member of James Lally's side's defence, Briony Hurd, picked up a Player of the Year double. Hurd was absent most of last season while travelling, but has been sensational following her return with consistent, strong displays. One of the first names on the teamsheet, Hurd has played in all but two games, coming off the bench just once, while also scoring four goals. Tori Taylor - one of Lally's key summer signings - then took the Manager's Player of the Year prize. Featuring in midfield and attack, Taylor's experience has proven decisive for Bassett this season, helping her team pull through in multiple closely fought games. Her quality has been on display too. And in 24 appearances so far, Taylor has contributed eight goals - including the stunning winner in a crucial away victory at Bitton. Players' Player of the Year: Briony Hurd
Manager's Player of the Year: Tori Taylor
Supporters' Player of the Year: Briony Hurd Men's First Team While ultimately finishing in 16th place in the Hellenic League Premier Division, there were plenty of positives to take from the Men's First Team campaign which saw Bassett's talented young side grow across the course of a testing season. And the quality and promise of the squad Jonny Aitkenhead built was reflected in the team's prize winners. Second top scorer Rudi Hopkins took the Manager's Player of the Year prize. The dynamic, confident forward bagged eleven goals in 41 appearances, while also providing numerous assists. The versatile Harry Messenger, meanwhile, picked up the Players' Player of the Year award. A classy operator who shows maturity beyond his years and is the type of player to build a team around, Messenger stood out in his 25 appearances as he split time between centre half and central midfield. There was then a three-way tie for the Supporters' Player of the Year prize. Top scorer Ben Cleary, young full back - and youth section product - Ollie Smith and midfield playmaker Ed Taylor finished tied in the voting. A hard working player with an eye for goal, Cleary led the line for Bassett throughout the campaign, netting 20 times in his team-leading 46 games, while also captaining the side for most of the campaign. Smith was excellent throughout the season, impressing in his defensive duties as well as when going forward and finished with three goals in 39 games. Taylor was a worthy winner too as the diminutive midfielder stood out with his passing range and how easy he made the game look. Another player who featured in the vast majority of games, Taylor scored three goals in 42 matches. Players' Player of the Year: Harry Messenger
Manager's Player of the Year: Rudi Hopkins
Supporters' Player of the Year: Ben Cleary, Ollie Smith and Ed Taylor Men's Development Team The Development team enjoyed a solid Wiltshire League Premier Division campaign with Mark Simpkins' finishing in eighth - inside the top half - with elevens wins, eleven draws and ten defeats to their name. That was an impressive outcome in a strong division, especially given the turnover in players throughout the season. Three of the team's leading appearance makers took home their awards. Midfielder Matt Capel, who scored five goals in 33 games, earned Players' Player of the Year. The versatile Max Spackman took the Manager's Player prize after scoring three times in 33 appearances. Meanwhile, talented forward Toby Parker - who netted four goals in 32 games, while also featuring three times for the Men's First Team - was named Supporters' and Young Player of the Year. Players' Player of the Year: Matt Capel
Manager's Player of the Year: Max Spackman
Supporters' Player of the Year: Toby Parker
Young Player of the Year: Toby Parker