A fine goal from Tori Taylor early in the second half earned Royal Wootton Bassett Town a potentially vital 1-0 victory against South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North title rivals Bitton.

The experienced Taylor produced a thunderbolt of a goal - her eighth of the season - from thirty yards out.

And that proved to be the only goal of a tight, tense battle as Bassett held out for their twelfth clean sheet in 17 league games - and sixth in a row.

This was therefore a night where the title race swung partly in Bassett's favour.

However there is still a long way to go.

Four wins from their remaining five games should be enough for Bassett to seal the title (barring a remarkable swing in goal difference).

But those five fixtures - beginning with the visit of Mangotsfield United on Sunday - will all be tough.

Bassett are also due to host Cirencester Town and Bath City - opponents they found the going tough against away from home, with a midweek visit to an improving Stockwood Wanderers and final day trip to Paulton Rovers also on the cards.

At least for now Bitton are playing catch up.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 10:36