Wellington AFC

WELLINGTON’S Les Phillips Cup tie at home to Wells City tomorrow has fallen victim to the weather.
The Playing Field pitch was inspected at 11.30am today by local referee Mike Hall, who ruled it unplayable.
Since the decision, Taunton Deane Council has called off all matches on its pitches because of the heavy rain, which means the third team fixture at the Recreation Ground is postponed.
Wellington will hope to be back in action next Saturday, December 5, when they entertain Epsom and Ewell from Surrey in the third round of the FA Carlsberg Vase.

FA Carlsberg Vase second round: Wellington 3, Bradford Town 2.

WELLINGTON reached the third round of the FA Carlsberg Vase for only the second time in their history as they edged out Bradford Town in a pulsating tie yesterday.

Wellington got off to a flying start by going ahead after only six minutes. Dan Thompson released Shane Kingston in space and the striker produced a neat finish across keeper Lewis Porter.

But Bradford equalised through Gavin Eyre’s deflected free kick after 36 minutes and took the the lead with a stunning individual effort by Dave Percival.

Wellington started the second half as if they meant business and took control of the game.

They drew level just after the hour thanks to midfielder Andy Butler – back on loan from Taunton Town for the day – who marked his introduction as a substitute by gleefully volleying home an Ingram corner.

And it was another substitute, young striker Aaron Braddick, who marked his competitive first-team debut by scoring the winner seven minutes later. 

Found by Kingston inside the Bradford box, he cleverly made room for himself before driving the ball home inside the far post despite the efforts of a covering defender.

For the full match report see Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette.

Somerset Premier Cup second round: Wellington 3, Keynsham Town 2.

WELLINGTON reached the quarter-finals of the Somerset Premier Cup with victory over Toolstation first division side Keynsham at the Playing Field last night.

Wellington got off to a flying start when they went ahead after only three minutes. Player-boss Warren Patmore found Shane Kingston, who released John Bradford on the right before running on to meet Bradford’s cross and find the net.

The home side increased their lead midway through the first half as Patmore cleverly found Kingston in the box and the striker beat keeper Chris Astley with a fierce shot which went in off the far post.

Keynsham pulled a goal back on the hour in spectacular style as a shot from Gary McDermott flew past keeper Ryan Lewis and into the top corner.

And they drew level shortly afterwards when defender Chris Durbin drove through two challenges before sending in a cross, which was wickedly deflected into the net.

The turning point of the game came after 78 minutes as Astley collected a through ball only for referee’s assistant to rule that he had handled outside his area.

Keynsham protested vehemently about the decision and Ingram rubbed salt into their wounds by curling the free-kick around the wall and into the net.

For full Wellington AFC coverage, see the Somerset County Gazette every Thursday.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2, Barnstaple 4.

WELLINGTON suffered their fourth successive league defeat at home to Barnstaple last night.

Jordan Charran headed Barnstaple in front midway through the first half and then Ian Patchett doubled their advantage three minutes later.

Wellington needed a goal to get back into the game but it was Barnstaple who made it 3-0 against the run of play as substitute Stan Paxton scored from close range after 70 minutes.

Eight minutes later, another sub Josh Pearce was found in acres of space to score the fourth.

Wellington scored a pair of late consolation goals by Shane Kingston and Craig Herrod.

Wellington are without a game this Saturday but entertain Keynsham Town in the Somerset Premier Cup next Wednesday (7.30pm).

For full Wellington AFC coverage, see the Somerset County Gazette every Thursday.

Toolstation League premier division: Longwell Green 3, Wellington 1.

WELLINGTON suffered their third successive league defeat when they went down to newly-promoted Longwell Green in Bristol yesterday.

Longwell Green took an early lead only for Wellington to equalise through John Bradford.

The home side went ahead again before half-time and, although Wellington dominated the second half, they conceded a third goal to seal the result.

Wellington’s next match is at home to Barnstaple in the league this Wednesday, kick off 7.30pm.

For the full and exclusive Longwell Green match report, see this Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette.