Third Division The Stiffs played host to Trowbridge Town A in the first round of the Pied Piper Promotions-sponsored A and B Cup and for 45 minutes held out for a 0-0 score line.

The second period started as the first had played out, with defences coming out on top, but with only ten minutes played Trowbridge got the break through and scored. Not to be out done The Stiffs fought back and were rewarded with the equaliser five minutes later with a goal from Christian Player.

The next 25 minutes saw both teams pushing for a winner but with no joy, before, with extra-time looming, Trowbridge scored two quick goals to book their place in the next round with a 3-1 victory.

The Deverills 4, Bradford United 0 THE Deverills made home advantage count in their first round replay as they beat Bradford United 4-0.

The Deverills dominated from start to finish and by half-time had wrapped up the win, going in three goals up through Dan Hargreaves, Sean Holten and Mike Spong. The second period saw no change in the pressure from The Deverills and they were rewarded with another goal as Hargreaves scored again.

Picture caption: The Trowbridge Town A team. From left: back row, Jerome Dyer, Shaun Daniels, Joe Grant, Kieran Farriday, Dave Taylor, Lee Hayward, David Burrows, Joe Burrows; front row, Matt Little, Omar Bakali, Kurt James, Bradley King-Taylor, Darren Lewis (37059)