Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 18s fell to a heavy home 4–1 Wiltshire League Floodlit Division defeat against Calne Town.
When the two sides had met at Calne back in November, Bassett had returned with all three points following a 3-1 win.
The return fixture on Thursday night saw Calne avenge that defeat in style.
Bassett went in front though, Rhys Westlake scoring a carbon copy goal to the two he scored the previous week, getting on the end of a Freddy Allman cross from the left for his eighth goal of the season.
Thomas Gates then went close to getting an equaliser, heading just over.
But Calne got back on level terms in the 23rd minute, Euan Ballinger firing in from just inside the 18-yard box after the home side failed to clear the ball properly.
Calne then went in front four minutes before the break. A free kick from the left was initially cleared by Bassett but the ball was recycled into the box to the far post and with the home defence ball watching Gates crept in behind the last defender to head his side in front.
Calne went further in front within five minutes of the restart. Westlake was caught in possession just inside his own half and Calne broke quickly. An initial shot from the edge of the box was saved by keeper Thomas Davis but unfortunately for him he pushed the ball straight into the path of Asher Jones who had a simple tap in for 3-1.
Harry Hynes wrapped up the scoring on the night on 74 minutes with a fourth for Calne, firing into the far corner of the net with a low drive from the right-hand side of the 18-yard box.
Calne had further chances to extend their lead, twice being denied by excellent saves from Davis.
The closest the home side went to a second goal was a brave header from Westlake at the far post which went just wide.
On the night Bassett had been well beaten by an impressive Calne. performance. The win keeps Calne in the title race though both Bristol Manor Farm and Kintbury Rangers remain favourites as they have games in hand.
Credit: Mark Smedley
Last modified on Sunday 10th March 2024 at 22:20
