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PEACOCKS SEND DRAGONS DOWN

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 April 2019

By Nick Wilson

FINAL DAY BATTLE: Taunton and Basingstoke were fighting at either end of the table
PICTURES: Steve Gridley

IT was the end of an era at the Camrose Stadium as Basingstoke Town played their final match at the ground after over 70 years. It was a big occasion to say farewell to the Dragons’ home as both sides had all to play for.
Visitors Taunton entered the game hoping to snatch the league title and automatic promotion while Basingstoke needed a result to secure the safety.
In the end though, neither side were successful as Weymouth’s win put the title out of rea...

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