Wootton Bassett Town lost by an odd goal for the fourth time this season when they entertained Purton last Saturday. Purton won the toss and chose to kick with the wind and sun in their favour. The exchanges were fairly even at the start but Purton took the lead after fifteen minutes, Weaving scoring with a cross shot. Soon afterwards Titcombe, the Purton centre-forward, received a pass in midfield and ran through to score a second goal. Wootton Bassett then took up the running and their efforts were rewarded when Perry sent Childs away on the right and the winger cut in to beat the Purton goalkeeper with the best shot of the match. The Town continued to do well and were unfortunate to lose the services of Gleed, their inside left who was injured about ten minutes from the interval. After the interval Gleed was a passenger on the left wing. Both sides fought hard to gain further success and Pratt eventually headed a third goal for Purton following good work by Barrett. The Town despite their handicap came again and just before the end Beazley cut in from the left to reduce the arrears. Although the match was in the nature of a "local derby", play was clean throughout and Purton could consider themselves fortunate to take full points.

Credit: Football Pink 21 November 1936
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