Royal Wootton Bassett Town may have only scored four goals in their three competitive fixtures so far this season. But three straight clean sheets have meant a hat trick of victories for James Lally's side - with their latest win a 1-0 triumph against Downend Flyers in their South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North opener.

Just as in last week's Women's FA Cup clash with Bristol Brunel, Elle Scott scored the only goal of the game to seal the points against Downend.

It was a contest of limited chances for either team, though Bassett just about edged matters.

And their opening points of the season were secured on the stroke of half time when strong pressure from Maddy Elliott allowed Bassett to seize possession in Downend territory and Scott was on hand to turn the ball home.

Bassett's attack may not yet be firing on all cylinders. But their defence is looking in great shape as they once again put up a shutout.

Three games, three wins, no goals conceded - it's been a solid first month of the 2025-26 campaign.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Sunday 28th September 2025 at 21:30