Five second half goals sealed an emphatic victory away against AFC Brislington as Royal Wootton Bassett Town climbed up to second in the South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North.

James Lally's side patience against the division's basement side eventually paid off after a stubborn Brislington display in a first half in which Bassett were largely on top.

And once Honor Fraser bent a free kick from 25 yards out into the top corner there was only going to be one winner.

Poppy Wannell quickly made it 2-0, lashing home a powerful 20 yard drive after strong pressing from Emma Sykes forced a turnover in possession high up the pitch.

Kat Bach then made it 3-0. Briony Hurd clipped a ball forward that Lauren Bulley brought down. Bach then took control before driving into the box and steering in from an angle.

Bulley's quickfire late brace completed the scoring. Her first was a simple tap in after Elle Scott's low drive came back out off the post.

She had her second within thirty seconds of the restart as Scott won the ball back before Wannell teed up Bulley who danced in behind and slotted home.

An expected win, it was nonetheless crucial Bassett took the opportunity to enhance their goal difference - and that they did.

The result sees them climb above Whitchurch - their opponents in another big away game next week. That represents a chance to gain some breathing room over rivals for the title. Indeed, should Bassett win they will pull five points ahead of Whitchurch with a game in hand still to play.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 20:51