March certainly hasn't been kind to Royal Wootton Bassett Town.

Five games, four of which were against Hellenic League Premier Division promotion contenders, have seen Bassett suffer five defeats - despite Jonny Aitkenhead's side giving a strong account of themselves.

Four of those five losses have come in agonising fashion too. Bassett conceded two stoppage time goals in a 2-1 defeat at Slimbridge before a pair of late goals denied them a point at Cinderford Town.

Away at Corsham Town, Bassett bettered their opponents and did everything but score as they were beaten 1-0.

After last week's 2-0 reverse at home against Worcester Raiders, Bassett were hoping their trip to Roman Glass St George would yield the reward their effort and performances have arguably deserved.

But despite being on course for a point, Bassett wound up empty-handed again as Roman Glass conjured up an injury time winner to claim a 2-1 victory.

Roman Glass had initially been in front, going ahead midway through the first half when Chris Lines sent Callum Godfrey the wrong way from the penalty spot after Kian McNally had brought down Conor Hartley.

In a high tempo game, Bassett sought to be on the front foot as much as possible against quality opposition. That left them vulnerable on the break though as two counter attacks late in the first half almost saw Roman Glass double their lead, with Godfrey forced into a pair of composed saves.

A strong spell midway through the second half eventually produced an equaliser though. After Rudi Hopkins' low drive was tipped around the post, the resulting corner was headed into the bottom left of the net by Jack Coward.

And the visitors almost added a quickfire second as Ed Taylor flashed narrowly over.

The closing stages then saw both teams go close.

Bassett had a scare when David Ward headed a corner onto the crossbar with five minutes remaining.

Then at the other end Ben Cleary was played in behind the Roman Glass defence but stumbled as he prepared to shoot with just the keeper to beat.

It therefore seemed as though the game was destined for a draw.

But when Lines delivered a corner into the box in the 93rd minute, Harvey Tierney beat Godfrey to the punch and flicked a header home to cruelly deny Bassett a point that their efforts had deserved.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 23:06