Third division outfit AFC Ivy who defeated First division Two Weir Town to book their place in the quarter-finals of this seasons Cinch Self Storage sponsored Knockout Cup, produced another stunning upset by beating top flight opponents Corsham Pavao 2-1 to make it though to the final four.
In a match that was moved from Ivy’s usual pitch to Vallens Terrace, Box it can as no surprise that Corsham who contain a number of former FC Box players who lifted the trophy in both 2022 and 2023 took the lead courtesy of a Corey Harbour-Burgess effort.
Ivy who are having a good first season in the league got back on level terms though Ben Millett and against all the odds they went on to secure a famous victory thanks to Joshua Doell whose only his second for the club, but undoubtedly the most important.
FC Devizes United 5 Combe Down FC 1
DEVIZES SEE OFF GALLENT COMBE DOWN
Premier division leaders FC Devizes United moved into the semi-finals of the Cinch Self Storage sponsored Knockout cup with a 5-1 victory over second division, Combe Down who were unable to transfer their league form to the cup match.
It would be fair to say that the quarter-final tie was over as a contest at half time with Devizes 3-0 up thanks to goals from Kieron Gleed, Oscar Webster and Jamie Walters.
After the break, a Declan McStravick made it 4-0 before second of the morning for Webster completed the scoring for the hosts. Alfie Prescott added a late consolation for the Downers.
Kingsmead FC 6 Lavis FC 2
LAVIS UNDONE BY KINGSMEN
Top flight stablemates Kingsmead FC and Lavis FC locked horns at the University of Bath Training Ground battling for a place in the last four of the Cinch Self Storage sponsored competition.
Kingsmead who reached the semi-final stage last term, got off to a sluggish start and could have been two-down before Charlie Saunders scored from the spot to put them ahead. Rhys Talmash who was later sent off along with Lavis player Jordan De Silva made it 2-0, before Jordan Pinder halved the deficit when he converted from 12 yards.
After the break, a second from Charlie Saunders regained Kingsmead’s 2-goal cushion and a first of the game for Ryan Rudland made it 4-2, but back came Lavis with a second penalty of the morning from Pinder to get them thinking that a comeback could be on the cards.
Any hope of that happening went when Ryan Rudland made it 5-2 before he completed the scoring with his third of the game to seal the hosts emphatic 6-2 triumph.
Scoop FC 6 Whiteway FC 2
JOSH IS BRIGHT SPARK IN SCOOP WIN
First division leaders Whiteway FC saw their Cinch Self Storage sponsored Knockout Cup dreams turn into a nightmare after they were beaten 6-2 away at current Premier Division champions Scoop FC.
Josh Bright opened the scoring for Scoop and he put them 2-0 in front before Aidan Maslen cut the arrears for Whiteway prior to half time.
After the break Whiteway got themselves back on level terms, Aaron Ford restoring parity.
Josh Bright completed his hat trick to regain the lead for Scoop and further goals from Rory Davis, Eddie Summers and Jack Smith wrapped up in the end seemed to be a comfortable win for the top flight side.
