Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 14 Girls rounded off an excellent season by thrashing Marlborough Youth Raiders 6-1 to win the North Wilts League Cup.

Bassett descended on Foundation Park prepared, focused, and facing familiar opponents in Marlborough Youth Raiders - a side they had already beaten three times this season and their preparation to the final showed from the first whistle.

Bassett started on the front foot, carving out early chances created by Alisa, Mia, and Sienna. The breakthrough came from a well-worked move: a sharp Lily throw-in found Mia, who slipped a clever touch into Ava inside the box. Ava needed no second invitation, lashing home to open the scoring.

With Bassett in control, the chances kept flowing, and the second arrived via pressing and precision. Izzy stepped in with a clean interception, fed Lily, who found Alisa; and she teed up Mia to finish clinically for 2–0.

Confidence surged and so did the scoreline.

Izzy intercepted again and released Lily, whose pass picked out Sienna. Her initial effort was blocked, but Ava pounced 15 yards out, catching the defence off-guard and firing in for 3–0 - three goals in six blistering minutes.

Marlborough rallied and grabbed a lifeline before the break. A speculative effort from Zara Rex crashed off the crossbar and cruelly deflected in off Chloe for an own goal, 3–1.

Sensing a shift, Marlborough pressed with intent, but Chloe responded superbly, producing a pair of excellent saves to preserve the two-goal cushion at half-time.

Half-time: 3–1

Bassett reasserted themselves after the restart, regaining control in midfield and restoring their rhythm.

The fourth came from a set-piece: Ava's wicked corner was met by Mia, who powered home a header for 4–1.

Moments later, Sienna rattled the post with a fierce strike and then turned provider from the resulting corner, delivering for Mia to tap in and complete her hat-trick.

The final word belonged to the team's persistence and sharp reactions. Poppy threaded a lovely through ball for Mia; her shot was tipped onto the bar by the keeper, but Eryn reacted first, coolly slotting in the rebound to cap a commanding performance at 6–1.

A thoroughly deserved cup triumph for an Under 14 side who have enjoyed a superb run and a strong season— they were unlucky league runners-up, but emphatic cup winners on the day. Well done, Bassett.

POTM goes to every single player, for working together tirelessly throughout the match to secure the final win.

Mia Hughes was chosen by the North Wilts League Committee as the POTM.

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Last modified on Monday 18th May 2026 at 22:25