Wellington AFC

WELLINGTON'S 12-match unbeaten run was ended last night (Wednesday) when they went down 2-0 at home to Toolstation Premier side Welton Rovers in the second round of the Les Phillips Cup.

The hosts gave a good account of themselves against the higher division side in the opening period but lost out to a double strike midway through the second half.

Wellington thought they gone ahead after three minutes when Nick Woon's header cannoned off the underside of the bar but the referee ruled the ball had not crossed the line.

Welton took the game to Wellington after the break and went ahead after 72 minutes with a header by Liam Fussell.

And they sewed up the win five minutes later with a second goal by Leon Simpson.

This Saturday, Wellington are without a game but entertain Weston St John in the league next Wednesday (Jan 31), 7.45pm kick-off.

Meanwhile, Toolstation Premier Division outfit Bristol Manor Farm have given Wellington seven day's notice of approach for defender Karl Baggaley.

Toolstation League Division 1: Wellington 4, Elmore 1.

STRIKER Shaun Anthony bagged a hat-trick as Wellington extended their unbeaten run to a dozen games – and moved up into third place in the last Saturday.

Anthony's treble made him the second player to perform the feat in four days after leading scorer Nick Woon – suspended against Elmore – also hit three in the midweek win over Minehead.

Both sides struggled to contend with a fierce cross-pitch wind early on before Wellington – whose line-up included new signing Karl Madge – went ahead after 19 minutes as Anthony rose unchallenged at the near post to head home a Simon Ingram corner.

And, as they got into their stride, a flowing move ended with Craig Herrod being brought down in the box after 34 minutes and Anthony stepped up to coolly covert the resulting penalty.

Almost immediately, Elmore had their own appeals for a penalty turned down when Richard Blake crashed to the ground as he blasted over while, at the other end, Ingram almost made it three as his inswinging corner was headed out from under the bar.

Wellington made a sluggish start to the second half and Elmore pulled a goal back five minutes after the re-start as substitute Brett Worbey scored with a looping header.

Although the Tiverton outfit refused to lie down, it was always the home side who looked more likely to add to their tally.

They restored their two-goal advantage midway through the half as substitute Greg Blenkinsop released Legg and his pinpoint cross found Anthony to complete his hat-trick.

Despite the injury to Legg, which is expected to end his season, Wellington stuck to their task and went close three times in the dying minutes before Craig Mawford scored a cracking fourth in stoppage time.

Wellington: Locke, Legg, Baggaley, Holland, Short, Mawford, Butler, Ingram, Herrod, Anthony, Madge. Subs: Blenkinsop, Elsley and Markham (all used). Match sponsor: Barclays.

Toolstation League Division 1: Wellington 4, Minehead 1.

WELLINGTON moved up to fourth in the table and extended their unbeaten run to 11 games following victory at home to Minehead on January 10th.

Prolific striker Nick Woon hit a hat-trick for Kev Evans' side but the score was a little harsh on a young Blues side who took a shock lead through Chris Duffy on 27 seconds.

The hosts grabbed the lead two minutes before the interval when Craig Mawford's cross was knocked down by Anthony for skipper Nick Woon to score.

After the break, Minehead belied their lowly league position going close to equalising on three occasions.

But, each time, they were denied by Wellington's young keeper Shaun Locke who produced three great stops to keep his side in front.

Wellington repaid their keeper's heroics by extending the lead on 66 minutes when Woon netted his second from a Simon Ingram free kick.

The result was put beyond doubt with four minutes left when Herrod was brought down in the box and Woon scored from the spot to complete his hat-trick.

It took Wellington just eight minutes to level as Shaun Anthony's free-kick cannoned against the bar and Craig Herrod followed up to score.

The hosts grabbed the lead two minutes before the interval when Craig Mawford's cross was knocked down by Anthony for skipper Nick Woon to score.

After the break, Minehead belied their lowly league position going close to equalising on three occasions.

But, each time, they were denied by Wellington's young keeper Shaun Locke who produced three great stops to keep his side in front.

Wellington repaid their keeper's heroics by extending the lead on 66 minutes when Woon netted his second from a Simon Ingram free kick.

The result was put beyond doubt with four minutes left when Herrod was brought down in the box and Woon scored from the spot to complete his hat-trick.

DESPITE atrocious conditions, Wellington got back to winning ways by beating Longwell Green 3-1 at the Playing Field.

On a rain-sodden pitch, Wellington took an early lead through Craig Herrod, who also went close on two other occasions in the first half.

After the break, the weather got worse but Wellington added further goals through Daniel Short and Nick Woon before Longwell Green scored a late consolation goal.