Swindon Walking Football Club

Wiltshire Walking Football League 2026 Final Round – Men’s Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 65s

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗡’𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗗

Swindon’s Over 50s and Over 65s are Wiltshire County Champions in 2026.

Sandwiched in between, the Over 60s could not make it a quadruple of title wins, having won the championship for the last 3 years and slip from pole position to 3rd in the final standings.

However, the final day had lots of twists and turns as the following reports highlight.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟰-𝟯 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗻𝗲

Swindon had to rely on other results going their way to stand any hope of clawing back an 8-point lead from pacesetters Melksham.

They made the best possible start with two quickfire goals from talisman Paul Watling and Dave Heskett to put Swindon in the driving seat.

However, just when Swindon were in cruise control, Calne hit back with the industrious Steve reducing the deficit to just one goal.

Swindon restored their two-goal cushion from the restart with Paul Watling producing an unstoppable toe-poke from 15 yards. Calne wouldn’t lie down and two goals in quick succession saw them level the tie at 3-apiece.

And a virtual repeat of Swindon’s third goal saw Paul Watling complete his hat-trick and this time Swindon game-managed the remaining 5 minutes to earn a valuable victory.

A thrilling game that had both sides shaking their heads in disbelief at the end. Not one for the purists, however, who will be dismayed at the number of goals scored / conceded.

Meanwhile on the adjacent pitch, Melksham were doing their level best to throw the title away with only their second defeat of the season.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Swindon’s rich vein of good form continued with a comprehensive win over Highworth.

Goals from Dave Heskett and Paul Watling ensured that there was no way back for the Worthians.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀

When Carlo Cinquegrani opened the scoring for Swindon, for a fleeting moment, Melksham’s lead at the top had been completely overturned and Swindon were now in the driving seat.

But the lead did not last long and the Devizes midfield capitalised on the now fading Swindon side and a deserved equaliser came courtesy of Devizes number 6, Paul.

The comeback was complete when Jeff’s shot deflected off Dave Heskett and past the Swindon keeper to the delight of both him and his teammates.

And Devizes’ Big Roger can feel slightly aggrieved when his shot cannoned off the underside of the crossbar was adjudged 𝙣𝙤𝙩 to have crossed the line.

No complaints from Swindon and Melksham are now champions.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Swindon matched Melksham all the way..... well almost.

For the first time this season, Swindon accumulated 4 running offences, resulting in a penalty and Melksham converted from the spot.

Their unbeaten run versus Swindon in all competitions now stretches to 9 games (4 wins and 5 draws) and when the sides next meet again in April 2027, it will be almost two years since Swindon tasted victory over the newly-crowned champions.

Proof that Melkham’s rise to Wiltshire County Champions has been some time in the making.

Congratulations on a thoroughly deserved title win.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟬 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 - Walkover

A no-show from the south-Wiltshire side meant that Swindon were awarded a 3-0 victory.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

John Kirkman (GK)
Mark Gray
Nigel Loveless
Dave Heskett (2)
Carlo Cinquegrani (1)
Michael Cox
Paul Watling (4)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

A brace from Bruno Rodrigues gave Swindon an unassailable lead, or so it seemed.

A momentary lapse saw Melksham gain a foothold and an anxious final five minutes had the Swindon hierarchy on edge, but the players had enough about them to see this one through.

With Highworth Greens thumping Trowbridge 3-0, the outcome of title winners was still very much in the melting pot.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲

A sublime finish from iceman Rich Bailey was enough to give Swindon the spoils against a very competitive Frome side.

If there was a prize for player of the tournament, Rich Bailey would be in the shake-up.

Swindon could do no more and the title was now out of their hands.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝟬-𝟬 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲

Highworth needed a win by any measure and the title was theirs, but it was Frome who came closest to scoring after some uncharacteristically sloppy defensive play from their opponents.

The Worthians never really got going and Frome became king-makers with a 0-0 draw with the title going the way of a jubilant Swindon side.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Rich Bailey (1)
Richie Dennis
Dave Howell
Keith Walker
Tony Rodriguez
Bruno Rodrigues (2)
Neil Symes ©
Gavin Barron

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Paddy Armstrong

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟱𝘀

Swindon lift the title at only the third time of asking and look to be a force in this league for years to come. Having qualified for the WFA National Cup Finals in Nottingham (to be played in September), the newly-crowned Wiltshire Champions can count this as their finest hour….. to date.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 2-0 Salisbury
Swindon 1-0 Trowbridge
Swindon 1-1 Calne
Swindon 0-0 Salisbury
Swindon 1-0 Highworth
Swindon 2-0 Salisbury - Walkover

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Martin Sharkey (GK)
Pete Wright
Pete Money
Nigel Loveless (2)
Pete Cook
Carlo Cinquegrani (1)
Marcus Hooper
John Floyd © (2)

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Dave Heskett

Swindon Walking Football extend their gratitude to the Wiltshire County Walking Football League - organisers and officials who make this league possible.

WFLA League Champions Cup 2026 – Over 50s and Over 60s

𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗚𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗚

As reigning Wiltshire County Champions, both Swindon Over 50s and Over 60s qualified for the 𝗪𝗙𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽, bringing together the very best teams in the country with the shootout held at Coleshill Town F.C.

The Over 50s fared slightly better than their older counterparts, finding the net on 4 occasions, resulting in 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats to finish joint 4th.

In the Over 60s age band, 3 draws and 2 defeats with 0 goals scored and 2 goals conceded resulted in a 5th place finish.

Player Manager for the Over 60s, Mark Gray commented: “In our team talks, I asked the players to give everything and leave it out there on the pitch. To a man, they did that."

"This is the kind of competition where you can easily find yourself being schooled and for the eventual winners Bolton to commend us as the best team they played in the tournament is good enough for me."

"Yes, of course it would have been nice to score, but this is top drawer competition, where every keeper is outstanding. There were so many positives to take away from our 5 games and I’m delighted with the performance levels.”

There was a similar sentiment shared amongst the Over 50s camp with Gavin Barron commenting: “We played our part in a hard tournament and they [opposition] know who Swindon are after today.”

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 1-1 Bracknell Town
West Hartlepool 1-2 Swindon
Swindon 0-1 Wealdstone
Wakefield 1-0 Swindon
Swindon 1-1 Coleshill

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Russel Cruse
Rich Bailey
Keith Walker (1)
Neal Cruse
Bruno Rodrigues (1)
Neil Symes © (1)
Gavin Barron (1)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Neil Symes

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 0-0 Oxford United
Barnet 1-0 Swindon
Swindon 0-1 Godalming
Bolton 0-0 Swindon
Swindon 0-0 Coleshill

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
Ian James ©
Mark Gray
Carlo Cinquegrani
Nigel Loveless
Dave Heskett
Ian Griesel
Paul Watling
Michael Cox

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

WFA National Cup South West Regional Final – Men’s Over 65s

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛

𝗙𝗧: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟮 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon Over 65s travelled to Portishead and defeated Clevedon & District Walking Footballers on their own patch to be crowned WFA National Cup South West Regional Champions.

Following the Over 50s' and Over 60s' gallant efforts in the WFLA League Champions Cup at the weekend, the Over 65s are now the club's only remaining hope of lifting cup silverware this season.

A cagey first half produced few clear-cut chances, with the most notable moment coming when the usually reliable John Floyd was denied from the penalty spot.

𝗛𝗧: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

The contest burst into life after the break. Nigel Loveless lit the blue touchpaper with a superb strike to give Swindon the lead.

Top goal scorers never dwell on disappointment, and after Clevedon were reduced to 4 outfield players following a blue card offence, John "El Bandito" Floyd took full advantage to double Swindon's lead.

Clevedon pulled a goal back late on, but it proved to be no more than a consolation as Swindon secured a deserved victory and claimed an impressive scalp.

The Green Machine now march on to the WFA National Finals in Nottingham, scheduled for 5th or 6th September, with national glory firmly in their sights.

For more information on the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 visit: https://thewfa.co.uk/walking-football-national-cup/

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

John Kirkman (GK)
Pete Money
Pete Wright
Carlo Cinquegrani
Pete Cook
Nigel Loveless (1)
John Floyd (C) (1)

Swindon Walking Football Club are saddened to hear the passing of Footballer Kevin Keegan

WFA National Cup South West Region Round 2 – Men’s Over 65s

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

𝗙𝗧: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟭 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗖

Swindon Over 65s are now the club’s sole representative in the WFA National Cup with their Over 50s and Over 60s counterparts having bowed out against Clevedon and Eastleigh respectively.

Two first half goals from John ‘El Bandito’ Floyd, the opener, a penalty, the second, a cool finish into the opposite corner put Swindon in the driving seat and in a position that they never looked likely to relinquish.

𝗛𝗧: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗖

A double reflex save from Swindon keeper John Kirkman sent a reminder to the SN1 outfit that it’s not over until it’s over.

Nerves were calmed when a clever flick and super finish from Carlo Cinquegrani made it 3-0.

Rovers claimed a consolation goal with the last meaningful kick of the game, but the tie had already been secured and Swindon can now look forward to their next opponents.

For more information on the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽, follow this link: https://thewfa.co.uk/walking-football-national-cup/

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

John Kirkman (GK)
Pete Money
Carlo Cinquegrani (1)
Pete Cook
Nigel Loveless
John Floyd © (2)
Ken McLauchlan

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Dave Heskett

𝗔𝘁𝘁: 2

Wiltshire FA County Cup - Men's Over 50s and Men's Over 60s

𝗝𝗢𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡

Joy for Swindon Over 50s as they sailed through to the regional round of the FA Cup, but pain for the Over 60s, who needed only a draw in their final encounter with Melksham.

A 1-0 reversal saw them miss out and Melksham go through.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

Swindon took a shine to the woodwork, hitting it 5 times, but the net failed to bulge and both sides had to settle for a point.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Swindon found their groove with Keith Walker placing a toe-poke under the keeper’s legs before turning provider for Richie Dennis to curl on into the top corner.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

By now Swindon were in the winning habit. First up, Bruno Rodrigues drilled one in and Richie Dennis was back for more with a shimmy and roll-in from the edge of the D.

Captain Neil Symes completed the rout with a blast from distance.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

A repeat scoreline from their previous encounter, but this time it was Bruno Rodrigues who opened the scoring followed by Richie Dennis who loves scoring against Melksham.

3 wins, a draw and 4 clean sheets and Swindon Over 50s are through as County Champions.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Dave Howell
Tony Rodrigues
Richie Dennis (3)
Keith Walker (1)
Neil Symes © (1)
Bruno Rodrigues (2)

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Paddy Armstrong

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

Dave Heskett stole a march on the Melksham midfield and returned the ball to sender with venom. A confidence boosting performance from the boys in red.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Melksham’s Keith Balecke stole half a yard, but it was enough to beat the outstretched leg of Mark Gray to put Melksham 1-0 up.

Gray had his revenge with a route one pass to Dave Heskett, who turned and fired home from 20 yards. Swindon finished the stronger and looked the more likely of the two sides to seal victory.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

A two-pronged attack in the form of Paul Watling and Michael Cox paid out handsomely with the latter bagging a brace thanks to his co-conspirator, who set him up nicely. Lewis Padfield added a third.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Level on points, but with a superior goal difference, Swindon needed only a draw to join their Over 50s compatriots in the next round.

However, their nemesis Keith Balecke fired Melksham into an early lead. Swindon fought back and looked odds on to square the tie when the ball fell kindly to Dave Heskett, who fired narrowly wide.

Heartache for Swindon, but congratulations to Melksham Walking Football Club, who now go through to the regional round of the FA Cup.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
Alphonso Archer ©
Mark Gray
Carlo Cinquegrani
Dave Heskett (2)
Lewis Padfield (1)
Paul Watling (2)
Michael Cox

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

WFA National Cup South West Region Round 3 – Men’s Over 60s

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗙𝗧: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝟰-𝟮 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon bow out of the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 against an organised and talented Eastleigh Walking Football Club outfit and miss out on the chance to go toe-to-toe with Weston in the South West Regional Final.

Swindon made the 70-mile trip to Warsash on the South Coast with high hopes and with good cause, having despatched Keynsham and Clevedon in rounds 1 and 2 without conceding a goal.

With little knowledge of their opponents, Swindon struggled to get to grips with playmaker Derek Dempsey, who was front and centre in every Eastleigh move.

A change in line-up after 10 minutes had an immediate impact on Dempsey’s ability to dictate affairs, but this came after he scored the opener, following up on his own rebounded effort to put the seasiders 1-0 up.

Swindon finished the half in the ascendancy with John Floyd coming close to equalising when his diagonal shot across the face of the goal shaved the post.

Carlo Cinquegrani tested the keeper and shots from Keith Walker demonstrated Swindon’s desire to get back on level terms as they peppered the Eastleigh goal.

𝗛𝗧: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝟭-𝟬 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon were very much in the hunt, but two quickfire goals at the restart effectively put paid to the contest.

Swindon will want to look again at the second goal, where they know they could have done better, but Eastleigh’s third was absolute top drawer, both in its orchestration and ex*****on.

But to Swindon’s credit, they persevered and proved that Eastleigh were vulnerable at the back and forward pressure caused the southerner's’ defence to encroach in their own area.

John Floyd held his nerve and did not succumb to the delaying tactics and it was both power and placement that beat the keeper.

However, the old football adage of you are most vulnerable just after you have scored was ringing in Swindon’s ears as Eastleigh went 4-1 up from the restart. The lifeline that Floyd had given his side was now gone.

A cleverly engineered move involving that man Derek Dempsey saw the midfield maestro flick the ball past Swindon’s central defender and into the path of the substitute forward, who made no mistake from close range.

Swindon added a second when John Floyd arrowed the ball across the face of the opposition D to put the unmarked Keith Walker in the clear to sweep home.

Eastleigh ran out deserved winners, whilst Swindon take away some valuable lessons in their development as they look to continuously improve.

For more information on the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽, follow this link: https://thewfa.co.uk/walking-football-national-cup/

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
Ian James ©
Nigel Loveless
Lewis Padfield
Carlo Cinquegrani
John Floyd (1)
Keith Walker (1)
Mark Gray

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

Wiltshire Walking Football League 2026 Round 4 – Men’s Over 50s and Over 60s

𝗣𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗥

Swindon’s Paul Watling bagged two goals for the Over 60s and then as soon as his work was done, the hotshot turned shot stopper as he donned the keeper’s gloves for the Over 50s.

However, despite his and his teammates valiant efforts, the Over 60s conceded more ground to league leaders Melksham, whilst Highworth Greens now head the table in the Over 50s age group.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Swindon had the vast majority of play and the clearest of two chances with Paul Watling going close in the opening minute and the returning Darius Mortazavi bringing out the best from the Melksham keeper.

Ordinarily, Swindon would be happy with the outcome, but draws at this stage of the competition are no good to them

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗻𝗲

And matters got worse for Swindon when the impressive Chris Weston seized on a loose ball to score the only goal of the game. Swindon were left scratching their heads in a game in which they never got going.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Paul Watling settled this one in favour of Swindon, but the boys in red left it oh so late as a six-man Highworth team including rookie goalkeeper Ian Brain put up stiff resistance.

Swindon take the points, but Highworth win the moral victory.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀

Another draw and Swindon were left wondering how they never won this with both Carlo Cinquegrani and Michael Cox smacking the woodwork.

Carlo showed no signs of jet lag as he jetted in from overseas and to many looked to have scored as his shot came off the underside of the crossbar and seemingly appeared to have crossed the line.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆

Finally, Swindon found their groove after toying with various line-ups.

Darius Mortazavi started and added Swindon’s second after Paul Watling’s opener.

Swindon were in full control, but a momentary lapse allowed Salisbury to make the final few minutes very interesting .

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰: https://tournifyapp.com/live/wwfl26/standings

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
John Floyd ©
Mark Gray
Nigel Loveless
Lewis Padfield
Carlo Cinquegrani
Darius Mortazavi (1)
Michael Cox
Paul Watling (2)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀

Both sides put on an excellent display of walking football that was both free-flowing and end-to-end. Damon York escaped the clutches of Neil Symes and his powerful low drive beat the legs of the outstretched Paul Watling.

Highworth went into keep-ball mode and Swindon had to gamble, but paid a heavy price when the ever-improving Darren Cummins marched forward to place the ball under the advancing Paul Watling.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲

A series of reflex saves from Paul Watling kept Swindon in this tie as Frome looked set to sneak a win.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟰-𝟬 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺

Captain Neil Symes led the way in this tie with a brace as Swindon made light work against Chippenham.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

Gavin Barron was the deciding factor against a Trowbridge side who continue to improve.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟰-𝟬 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

No repeat of the scare in round 2, where Swindon had to comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2.

A routine demolition this time round with Bruno Rodrigues and no relation Tony Rodriguez helping themselves to 3 of the 4 goals.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 – 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿

A no-show from Highworth meant that all three points headed to SN1.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰: https://tournifyapp.com/live/wwfl26/standings

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Paul Watling (GK)
Richard Walsh (1)
Tony Rodriguez (1)
Mark Gray
Bruno Rodrigues (4)
Neil Symes © (2)
Rich Dennis
Gavin Barron (1)

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Paddy Armstrong