Disappointing finish
Premier Division:
Melksham Town 4, Wellington 1
WELLINGTON ended an outstanding first season back in the Premier Division on a decidedly flat note with defeat in Wiltshire on Monday night.
Leigh Robinson’s side went into their final game knowing that victory would lift them into second place in the table. But, already decimated by injuries, they endured a torrid start to the night which saw them:
Held up on the motorway, which meant a delayed kick-off.
Lose defender Andy Robertson with an ankle injury after only ten minutes.
Fall behind to a goal from David Thompson a minute later.
Chances were rare in the first half but the game turned shortly after the interval as Wellington’s Luke Desave saw a cross fizz across the face of the Melksham goal with veteran Wayne Hitchcott just inches away from applying the finishing touch.
Almost immediately, Melksham broke upfield and – with keeper Ryan Lewis caught in no man’s land – Shaun Benison crossed for Thompson to make it 2-0. The Wiltshire side were now dominating proceedings and sealed the points with two more goals, scored by Benison and Jonnie Davoile.
To their credit, the visitors had the final say as defender Scott Holland headed home a Simon Ingram free-kick for their 87th league goal of the season, keeping Wellington at the top of the division’s scoring chart.
A memorable season ended with a night to forget …
