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SUBSIDIARY CUP ROUND UP – 24th March 2024

Corsham Rovers FC 7 Kingfisher FC 1 – First Leg

CUP HOLDERS SINK THE FISHERMEN

Having frustrated Corsham Rovers in their League encounters it looked as though Kingfisher would repeat that as Henry Garraway opened the scoring for the away team. Jaiden Pearce and Jake Abbot however brought Subsidiary Cup Holders, Corsham back into the game to lead 2-1 at half time.

Kingfisher had no answer to the second half goal flurry as Elliot Haffenden, Jamie Ellis and Morgan Ackerman extended the home team’s lead to 5-1.

Elliot Haffenden and Morgan Ackerman then both scored their second goals of the day to give Corsham a 7-1 win and Kingfisher little hope for the return leg.


Farrington Albion FC 0 Team Nathan AFC 8 – First Leg

TEAM NATHAN TAKE HUGE LEAD INTO SECOND LEG

Third division, Team Nathan took a massive step toward the quarter-finals of the Subsidiay Cup as they scored eight goals without reply away at First division, Farrington Albion.

Goals from Damon Robinson, Jon Taylor and a second for Damon Robinson had given them a 3-0 half time lead.

Second half goals from Keiran Smith, Leyton Sharpe, a Jimmy Bradley penalty, with goals from Bradley Blackmore and Liam Davis completed the 8-0 rout for Team Nathan, who saw their opponents finish the tie with 10 players after they had Aaron Whittock sent off.


Lansdown Reserves FC 2 Trowbridge Athletic FC 2 – First Leg

EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR IN SECOND LEG

The all Third division, Subsidiary cup encounter between Lansdown Reserves and Trowbridge Athletic could go either was and promises an interesting second leg as the teams fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw.

The Reserves had taken a first half 2-0 lead with two goals from Curtis Jones.

In the second half, Kieran Balchin and then Lenny Gale scored for the visitors to leave the tie evenly balanced before the winner takes all second leg.


The Green Dragon FC 1 Lansdown FC 4 – First Leg

LANSDOWN LOOKING GOOD TO REACH LAST 8

Lansdown took a big step towards the next round with a 4-1 away victory over the Green Dragon in the all First division showdown.

Although Theo Martin had given the visitors a lead, Sam Chapman equalised to leave the sides level at half time.

Goals from Tom Lakeman and a second from Theo Martin and another for Tom Lakeman saw Lansdown take a 4-1 lead into their home leg.


The Pewsham FC 2 Lacock Athletic FC 1 – First Leg

PEWSHAM TAKE SLENDER LEAD OVER LACOCK

A narrow 2-1 win for Second division, The Pewsham at home to their Third division opponents, Lacock Athletic has left the outcome of the Subsidiary Cup tie in the balance.

After a goalless first half, Pewshan scored twice through Chris Pickering and Sam Parmenter with Cameron Waldron replying for the visitors who will hope home advantage swings the tie in their favour.


Weston Village – Team Nathan FC 2 Griffin FC 4 – First Leg

GRIFFIN GRIND DOWN VILLAGERS

Division Two pacesetters Griffin FC were made to fight all the way as they visited their Division Three opponents Weston Village – Team Nathan who at present sit in bottom place.

Kevin Boadi opened the scoring for Weston Village before Max Western, Howard Dennis and Steve Connor gave the visitors a 3-1 half time lead.

Bright Addai pulled a goal back for Weston Village before Stuart Kemp scored for Griffin to give them a 4-2 advantage going into the second leg.


Marshfield (Sunday) FC v Combe Combe FC – A/W

DOWNERS REACH QUARTER-FINALS

Combe Down FC were the first side to book their place in the quarter-finals of this season’s Subsidiary Cup, the Downers received a walkover when their scheduled opponents Marshfield (Sunday) suddenly withdrew from the league, earlier in the week.


POSTPONED MATCH

Warminster Athletic FC v Spires Athletic FC


REPORTS COURTESY OF GEOFF THOMPSON