Action from Bath City v Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy Photo: Steve Brennan
SWINDON Supermarine saw their Buildbase FA Trophy campaign come to a shuddering halt on Saturday after a 4-0 defeat by Bath City. The National League South outfit struggled to break Lee Spalding’s men down in a goalless first half before former Swindon Town man, Tom Smith struck twice after the break. Tommy Conway dispatched a penalty to put Bath three goals up, and Tom Richards added a fourth late on. Marine now have until at least January 9 without a game as the Southern League have joined the Northern League and the Isthmian League in opting to continue the suspension of all fixtures.
Swindon Supermarine score the winning penalty against Carshalton Athletic in the FA Trophy Photo: Steve Brennan
SWINDON Supermarine booked their spot in the FA Trophy second round at the weekend after edging past Isthmian Premier League high-flyers Carshalton Athletic in a penalty shootout at the Webbswood Stadium. Following a tight and battling 90 minutes that produced no goals, 34-year-old Martin Horsell was Marine’s hero as he produced three saves throughout a 5-4 success for Lee Spalding’s side. As a result of their shootout win, Marine have booked a second round tie against either Bath City or Chelmsford City - both of National League South - this coming Saturday.