Melksham on a roll

From the Swindon Advertiser, first published Monday 27th Oct 2003.

MELKSHAM registered their second Premier Division victory in a row with an excellent 2-0 win over visiting Bridport, writes CRAIG LYUS.

Veteran striker John Freegard was closest to breaking the deadlock in a goalless first half, forcing a block from goalkeeper Martin Peters.

Strike partner Simeon Allison broke the deadlock on the hour, with a lob over the onrushing Peters and Gordon Smith sealed the win with a sweet first-time effort.

Devizes also enjoyed a solid home win, beating Barnstaple 1-0.

The three points lift Dave Hopkins' side to seventh in the table.

Bideford still have a comfortable seven-point lead at the top despite only managing a 1-1 draw with Exmouth.

Corsham were beaten 1-0 at home to high-flying Hallen in the First Division.

Tony Beecham's individual effort on 12 minutes proved the difference, but Colin Bush's side had enough chances to salvage at least a point.

Nigel Curtis had an effort cleared off the line, Alan Griffin and Dave Kilmurray fired over when well placed and Frankie Coleman's shot was saved by Stephen Scannell.

Hallen's Paul Owen was sent off three minutes from time after picking up a second bookable offence, but Corsham failed to capitalise.

Calne's game at Chard, meanwhile, was cancelled by the home side, who had their side depleted by county calls.

Clyst Rovers extended their lead at the top of the First Division with a 2-0 win at Street.

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