Just two of the four scheduled games in the Under 18 Floodlight Division ended up being played last week with the final two games postponed this week being dealt with by the Management Committee.

The two games that did go ahead both involved Bishops Cannings. On Monday they met near neighbours Calne Town at Green Lane, and it was the visitors who left with all three points following a 3-0 win. Two goals in the opening four minutes plus another before half time meant the game was as good as won at the break, two goals for Woody Smart and one for Ryan Flynn giving Calne that half time lead. Bishops Cannings ensured there was no further damage done after the break as the 3-0 score line ended up being the final result. The win for Calne meant they finished joint third, level on points with Radstock Town behind the champions Kintbury Rangers and the runners-up Royal Wootton Bassett Town. Bishops Cannings were already guaranteed fifth place, so the defeat had no impact on their final position.

Warminster Town were also scheduled to play Bradford Town on Monday night. With their own ground already no longer available Warminster Town were going the extra mile to try and complete their fixtures by playing on their opponents’ grounds, starting with the Bradford Town fixture. With both teams changed, ready and keen to play frustratingly the match was postponed by the referee just before the kick-off, deeming the pitch to be unplayable. With the Bradford Town pitch also now no longer available the game will not be played and has been deemed a draw by the Management Committee with a point to each side.

Warminster were also scheduled to travel to Kintbury Rangers on Thursday night for their final game of the season but following Monday’s events unsurprisingly Warminster were unable to raise a side, with management, players and parents frustrated by the call off on Monday. As a result, the points from that game have been awarded to Kintbury Rangers but with the title already decided this has no impact on final positions.

There was one further game that did get played on Thursday night with Bishops Cannings completing their fixtures with a trip to Bradford Town. There was nothing at stake for Bishops Cannings, but Bradford Town knew that a win for them would see them climb out of the bottom two above Warminster Town. It was an exciting and close affair. The first half was dominated by Bradford Town who took the lead through Luke Masero. However, Bishops Cannings responded immediately, Aaron Joseph finding the net after a counter attack down the left. The rest of the half saw more pressure from Bradford Town but they were unable convert any of the chances that came their way and it remained all-square at the break. The second half saw Bishops Cannings take more control of the game but stoic defending from Bradford kept the scores level. The home side went back in front when they were awarded a penalty after Josh Roddy was brought down in the box after a run that had seen him beat three defenders. Roddy picked himself up, dusted himself down and duly put the spot kick away sending the keeper the wrong way. The final 15 minutes saw Bishops Cannings pushing for an equaliser but the home team held on to finish their season with a win. The victory saw Bradford Town climb above Warminster Town in the final table.

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13 May 2023