FOR THE first time in this season’s Somerset Junior Cup, Freshford United enjoyed the home comforts of Browns Park but Chris Birleson’s side were edged out in a nine-goal thriller by Mid Somerset League outfit Frome Collegians.

Freshford, who found themselves both 3-1 and 4-2 down, fought back to level matters at 4-4 before suffering late heartbreak.

Dave Percival notched Freshford’s first two goals and Theo Sing and Phil Little were also on target but their efforts proved in vain as Collegians booked their place in the semi-finals.