It was a case of deja vu as Royal Wootton Bassett Town Development took the lead only to fall to a 3-2 defeat at home against Melksham Town Reserves.

When Bassett had met Melksham at the Oakfield Stadium back in October Mark Simpkins' side had led 2-1 at one point only to end the game on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline come the final whistle.

It was to be a similar story in the return game at the Sustain Stadium.

Last week Dylan Griffin had scored all four goals for his new side in their win at Park and the Bassett striker carried on where he left off last week giving his side the lead on his home debut.

Louis Millard got Melksham back on level terms with his first goal of the season only for Griffin to restore the Bassett's lead with his second of the game.

As had been the case in that earlier meeting, Melksham had the better of things in the second half and goals from Olly Clarke and Jake Dodge saw Justin Flower's side turn things round to complete a league double over their hosts.

The win for Melksham saw them climb three places in the table to fifth spot, three points behind Park United with a game in hand.

Bassett meanwhile remain just above the relegation zone, having played more games than the sides around them with the exception of Larkhall Athletic Development.

Credit: Mark Smedley
Last modified on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 11:18