THE Stiffs, who had shipped 19 goals in their opening two matches, came up trumps against Hilperton United Reserves, with a 3-1 triumph, that saw them claim thier first win since February 2013.

Jason Harvey missed an early penalty, but Dave Carroll with two and Scott Ball made sure it wasn’t costly, Lewis Smith pulling one back for Hilperton.

FC Box Steam Brewery blitzed fellow newcomers FC Trowbridge 8-2, leading 3-1 at half time courtesy of Matt Hall, Tom Downes and Jason Povey, Ben Howlett with the reply.

Duncan Frew, two more from Povey to complete his hat-trick and Simon Parfitt and Jamie Kinchly wrapped up the triumph, Natty Mills scoring a second for Trowbridge.

Melksham Town A coasted to a third straight victory, downing a depleted Worton & Cheverall Reserves 8-1.

Jordan Kirk twice and James Eatough made it 3-0 at half time and although Jamie Sandy managed a consolation, substitute-Dan Kirk and Kirk’s hat-trick goal did the rest of the damage.

Zeals FC lost out to Bratton, who defeated Jason Carter's hosts 4-1.

James Pelly's opener for Zeals was cancelled out by a first of the afternoon for Dan Cox.

James Sweetman put Bratton ahead with two further goals from Cox wrapping up victory.

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