Non-League Paper

Western League: Athletic spree is seventh heaven

Striker Matthew Buchan scored a hat-trick for the former South West Peninsula League side who were moved into the summer as part of the FA’s revamp.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 August 2021

WESTERN LEAGUE
By Ben Goddard

DERBY DELIGHT: Paul Cottron celebrates his second goal for Helston against Bridport
PICTURE: Ian Christy

HELSTON Athletic had the perfect start to their life in the Western League Premier getting their season under way with a 7-1 victory at Bidport.
Striker Matthew Buchan scored a hat-trick for the former South West Peninsula League side who were moved into the summer as part of the FA’s revamp.
Kai Cornish contributed with a brace while further goals came courtesy of Phil Cattran and substitute Stuart Bowker.
Another side who have started with a bang are She...

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