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BIDEFORD AFC 1 MELKSHAM TOWN 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 October 2024

DIV 1 SOUTH
By Ian Knight

■ MELKSHAM took the points in a game constantly interrupted by stoppages, thanks to a Jake Andrews penalty and a Theodore Lyndon effort.
Melksham keeper Alfie Kelsey was called upon to save a shot from Billy Tucker in the fifth minute.
Bideford keeper Mike Searle appeared to be clattered by Robbie James, only for the referee to award Melksham a penalty which was converted by Andrews.
Melksham extended their lead when Lyndon capitalised on some poor defending by the home side.
From then on Bideford controlled the game and pulled a goal back through ...

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