Larkhall Development thrash neighbours to go third in league

Larkhall Athletic Development banged in three second-half goals as they routed neighbours Trowbridge Town in the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior Football League Premier Division.

Larkhall Athletic Development’s Wiltshire Senior League game here at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Development was set to be played next week but has been postponed | Photo © Richard Briggs

The Larks raced to a 4-0 victory at the Camella Stadium on Wednesday 20th August – their third success from five outings in the Step 7 section.

James Horrocks opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Ben Wickens doubled the advantage eight minutes into the second half.

Angus Williamson made it 3-0 in the 65th minute and Martin Smith came off the bench to complete the tally with a 75th-minute effort.

Athletic’s win lifted them into third place in the table.

The Bath side went into the match on the back of a 1-1 home draw with Letcombe on Saturday 16th August.

Matt Bowman netted in the 20th minute for the Larks, who had Harvey Kendrick red-carded midway through the second period.

Oscar Griffiths notched Letcombe’s equaliser.

Larkhall will visit Shrivenham on Saturday 23rd August (3pm) and entertain Shrewton United on Wednesday 27th August (7.45pm), both in the Premier Division.

The Larks’ league fixture at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Development on Saturday 30th August has been postponed because the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground outfit’s seniors have been drawn at home to Torpoint Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup on the same day – and that takes priority.

Instead, Athletic will receive Bassett at the Camella Stadium on 30th August.