The Glovers left Kent frustrated, but our cohort of loanees (well those who didn’t have pitches under water) had slightly better Saturday afternoons.
Starting up at Twerton Park and Bath City pulled off one of the upsets of the FA Trophy taking out National League Premier side Boreham Wood 1-0.
Will Buse was back between the sticks after missing out against his parent club on Wednesday night and kept a Cup Cleano.
Down at Taunton, they gave Farnborough a bit of a thrashing. It was 4-0 in the end with Malachi Linton used from the bench in the 2nd half.
As an aside, Linton has also been awarded the Peacocks’ November goal of the month for his strike against Street in the SMPC. Nice finish, Mal.
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You’ve picked Malachi Linton’s goal vs @fcstreet as the November Goal of the Month! Let’s have another look ?
Congrats @malachi_lints ?#UpThePeacocks ? pic.twitter.com/x3EcjdVrNt
— Taunton Town FC (@TauntonTownFC) December 7, 2023
Ollie Haste clocked up 90 minutes more for Dorchester, he and his side picked up a big away win, 2-1 at Swindon Supermarine.
Haste nearly scored himself just after the hour and was booked in the 81st minute.
61 | Haste picks up a loose pass, drives forward and takes a shot but it’s saved by the Marine keeper (1-2)
— Dorchester Town FC (@DorchTownFC) December 9, 2023
Plenty of games fell foul to the weather including Shepton Mallet.
But it’s worth noting that Charlie Bateson did make his comeback during a midweek match for them.
He came off the bench to mark his first game since being involved in a car collision. It’s great to see him back on the pitch.
70| Ponsillo replaced by Bateson. Game opening up a bit. 0-0.#Towncalledmallet | #utm
— Shepton Mallet AFC (@Mallet_AFC) December 6, 2023
Melksham didn’t play, neither did Sherborne, Gillingham were off and it was just too damp at Welton.