Northern Premier League

MELKSHAM TOWN 3 CINDERFORD TOWN 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 October 2018

By Mark Jeffery
JON Davies’ brace settled the day for Melksham Town as they edged Cinderford Town in a five-goal thriller.
The hosts took the lead after 38 minutes after great work by Davies left Neikell Plummer with an easy tap-in.
Melksham doubled their lead on the hour, Andy Sandell sending Davies clean through and he made no mistake. Cinderford reduced the deficit through Nick Grimes’ header from a corner.
Melksham restored their two-goal advantage from a Davies penalty after he was brought down.
But back came Cinderford with a goal from substitute Richard Greaves in the 89t...

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