Southern Leagues

MELKSHAM TOWN 1 BISHOPS CLEEVE 0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
10 March 2024

DIV 1 SOUTH
By Richard Nelsen

A FAIRYTALE goal for local lad Elliot Heffenden secured a crucial win for Melksham Town.
Town created the early chances and pressure was applied with both Ben Brooks and Benjani Jr nearly opening the scoring.
Albie Hopkins broke free down the left and delivered a cross which Heffenden bundled home. Melksham saw the game out with Hopkins also hitting a post.
The second half began with both teams probing carefully without overcommitting. The home side grew into it with Sam Hendy and Albie Hopkins both forcing the Cleeve defence to stand strong. With 10 m...

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