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SHAFTESBURY 4 PORTISHEAD TOWN 2

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
30 November 2025

DIV 1 SOUTH
By Avril Lancaster

■ SHAFTESBURY won a thrilling game against leaders Portishead to stay in the play-off places.
Possett started fast and Jay Murray broke clear to slot them ahead after two minutes.
Shaftesbury quickly levelled five minutes later when Harvey Bradbury chipped Ryan Thacker followed by Tom Hewlett laying the ball across the box for Toby Holmes to put the ‘Rockies ‘ ahead, and the impressive Harry Morgan made it 3-1 four minutes before the break.
Portishead reduced arrears with minutes remaining through Aron Robbins.
As Possett tried in vain...

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