Wellington AFC

FA Carlsberg Vase first round: Wellington 3, Barnstaple Town 1.

WELLINGTON booked their place in the second round of the FA Vase by beating Toolstation premier rivals Barnstaple at the Playing Field today.
The visitors went ahead as Stan Paxton was brought down by defender Daniel Short and Shane Tolley tucked away the resulting penalty.
Eleven minutes later Barnstaple’s Matt Deakin was given his marching orders following an off-the-ball incident.
Wellington immediately made their man advantage count by scoring twice to lead before half-time – both goals coming from Scott Holland.
Wellington then made it 3-1 early in the second half when a corner reached John Bradford and he volleyed home.
Shortly afterwards, the North Devon side lost keeper Jamie Pow who was stretchered off after landing awkwardly but Wellington were unable to add to their tally.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2, Dawlish Town 1.

AN injury-time penalty by skipper Simon Ingram gave Wellington a morale-boosting victory over leaders Dawlish at the Playing Field last night.

The game was heading for a draw when Ingram was upended in the box and the premier division’s leading scorer picked himself up to score his 13^th goal of the season from the spot.

Joint managers Warren Patmore and Mark Leaney rang the changes after Saturday’s disappointing defeat at Larkhall and their side responded with some excellent football to dominate the game.

They created a host of chances in the first half only to be let down by poor finishing and they were punished when Dawlish went ahead against the run of play four minutes after the break.

Wellington switched off as the ball was slipped through to Joe Bushin, who gratefully drove low into the net.

The home side had lost defender Martin White with a foot injury at half-time, which meant the introduction of Patmore for his home debut.

And the former Yeovil Town striker marked his first appearance at the Playing Field by equalising in the 52^nd minute, nodding the ball home after new signing John Bradford’s cross had come back off the woodwork.

Both sides launched attacks in search of the winner with debutant keeper Will Bradford pulling off some smart saves to deny the visitors.

Wellington thought they should have had a penalty for a foul on Shane Kingston but were finally rewarded with Ingram’s spot kick right at the death.

Wellington: Will Bradford, Adam Fricker, Martin White, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Andy Butler, Craig Rimmer, Simon Ingram, John Bradford, Scott Holland, Shane Kingston. Substitutes, Warren Patmore, Darren Stone and Craig Herrod (all used).

Attendance 66.

On Saturday, Wellington entertain Barnstaple in the first round on the FA Vase, kick off 3pm.

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The home side went ahead after 29 minutes with a well-taken goal by Luke Bryan.

And they increased their lead three minutes later as Bryan’s low cross was turned home by Luke Scott.

Things got worse for Wellington early in the second half as they conceded a penalty and Jamie Mines scored from the spot.

And although skipper Simon Ingram pulled a goal back for Wellington – also from the penalty spot – they had left themselves too big a mountain to climb.

Wellington are home to Dawlish in the league this Wednesday (7.30) and entertain Barnstaple in the first round on the FA Carlsberg Vase on Saturday (3.00).

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

FA Carlsberg Vase: Penzance 1, Wellington 2

A STUNNING goal from striker Shane Kingston fired Wellington into the first round proper of the FA Carlsberg Vase in Cornwall yesterday.
A close-fought game was heading for extra time when Kingston struck in the 83rd minute.
He ran on to a ball over the top from Martin White and produced a sublime finish with the outside of his right foot to earn Wellington £900 in prizemoney.
Penzance are among the early pacesetters in the South West Peninsular League premier division and they gave their Toolstation premier opponents a run for their money.
Wellington went ahead after 16 minutes as Simon Ingram scored from the penalty spot after Kingston had been hauled down by keeper Sid Taylor.
But Penzance hit back to equalise with a stunning free kick from Jonny Ludlam.
Although Wellington held the upper hand after the interval, chances were few and far between until Kingston’s late winner to earn a home tie against premier rivals Barnstaple Town.

Full exclusive report in this Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2, Bideford 3.

WELLINGTON suffered their second defeat of the season by Bideford as they played their first match under the new Playing Field floodlights last night.

Bideford had already come out on top when the sides met in the FA Cup last month.

And the scoring followed the same pattern when Scott Holland headed home a Simon Ingram free-kick to put Wellington ahead on the half-hour.

Bideford hit back to equalise on the stroke of half-time through a low drive by Matt Andrew.

They took the lead after 57 minutes – again through Andrew, who ended a fine run with a clinical finish.

When substitute Billy Hopcroft chipped home their third with ten minutes remaining, the points were sealed.

But there was still time for Wellington to reduce the arrears as leading scorer Simon Ingram converted a penalty in the dying minutes.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 7, Corsham Town 0.

WELLINGTON marked their first home game at the Playing Field by demolishing struggling Corsham Town yesterday.

It took 13 minutes for them to open their account through Martin White and then Craig Herrod made it 2-0 before skipper Simon Ingram bagged a hat-trick.

The scoring was completed by goals from Darren Stone and Daniel Short either side of half-time.

Wellington are home again on Wednesday when they entertain Bideford in the first match under the club’s new £30,000 floodlights (7.30pm).

Toolstation League premier division: Hallen 1, Wellington 1.

WELLINGTON had to settle for a draw from their trip to Hallen yesterday.

They took the lead in the first half when Simon Ingram scored from the penalty spot.

But Hallen snatched a point with a breakaway goal seven minutes from time.

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

Wellington have their first match at the Playing Field this Saturday when they entertain Corsham Town.

Toolstation League premier division: Brislington 2, Wellington 3.

WELLINGTON bounced back from three successive defeats with an impressive victory at Brislington yesterday.

Warren Patmore’s side dominated the first half only to fall behind after 20 minutes before Craig Mawford just before the break.

Brislington regained the lead early in the second half but Wellington hit back to take the points thanks to two goals from skipper Simon Ingram.

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

Toolstation League premier division: Bishop Sutton 3, Wellington 1.

WELLINGTON suffered their first league defeat under new manager Warren Patmore as they were beaten at Bishop Sutton yesterday.

Patmore’s side led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Scott Holland.

But Sutton hit back to score three times in an incident-packed second half to seal the points.

See Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette for the full exclusive match report.