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Lucas Wilkinson marks 18th birthday with dream debut for Swindon Supermarine

Lucas Wilkinson’s birthday to remember as dad Bobby sees son score on debut

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 August 2026

By Matt Badcock

Bobby Wilkinson was hoping to allow his son Lucas to develop under the radar – then the young defender celebrated his 18th birthday by scoring the clinching goal on his debut!
Now the cat is truly out of the bag with Wilkinson junior announcing his arrival in style in Swindon Super-marine’s 3-1 extra preliminary round win over Tuffley Rovers.
As if a goal in your first appearance for your dad’s team didn’t have enough FA Cup magic already, there are also some quirky coincidences.
Born on the 8-8-2008, his goal – on 8-8-26 (the year added together also makes eight) – came in ...

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