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Highworth Town v Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy Photo: Steve Brennan NON-LEAGUE clubs in Wiltshire and the surrounding area will in store for far more local derbies next season after a radical restructure of the football pyramid by the FA. Royal Wootton Bassett Town, Shrivenham, and Fairford Town have been joined by Wiltshire sides Bradford Town, Calne Town, Corsham Town, and Westbury United in the upcoming Hellenic League Premier season following the dramatic shake-up that was announced on Tuesday. English football’s governing body has altered all of its step four to step six leagues in order to “support them with reduced travel and costs” and “provide greater opportunities for generating income via localised fixtures” following the coronavirus pandemic. ....
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 manager Lee Spalding Photo: Jeff Youd SWINDON Supermarine boss Lee Spalding believes his team is fully capable of causing an upset in the FA Trophy on Saturday when Marine travel to Bath City. Spalding’s men go into the third-round tie as underdogs against the National League South outfit, but the Supermarine boss has full confidence in his squad and is eyeing the chance to progress deep into the competition. Speaking to Your Sport Swindon, Spalding said: “It’s a big game, and one everyone is looking forward to. “Especially after last week, with the penalty shootout win, I’m sure all the boys are looking forward to this one, as are the fans and anyone else associated with the club. ....