Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 18s were unable to crown their outstanding season with the Wiltshire Floodlit League County Championship title as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against South Division winners Melksham Town in the North-South Playoff.

Having stormed to the North Division title with just one defeat in their eight games, Bassett were pitted against a Melksham team who had enjoyed similar success in the South Division.

The teams had already met once before this season too, with Melksham winning 4-2 in a Wiltshire Youth Cup second round contest.

And their fast start in the League Playoff proved too much for Bassett, who nevertheless fought well.

Melksham were 2-0 up at half time before adding a third early in the second period, their goals coming from Rhys Talmash and Tom Mack.

Dan Smith added a goal for Bassett from the penalty spot, which ultimately proved to be little more than a consolation goal.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Saturday 14th May 2016 at 11:39