WELLINGTON Reserves gained a fine 2-1 away win over Feniton to stay fourth in the Premier Division of the Devon and Exeter League. Player-manager Mark Owen decided on the same starting 11 which won at Winkleigh with the returning Ollie Nott and Sam Poole on the bench.

With the game only five minutes old Wellington should have had a penalty. With the ball played back to the Feniton keeper, he cleared it straight to the onrushing Jack Bryant who was ‘wiped out’ as he skipped past the keeper only for the referee to award a goal kick.

The first half was played at a good pace with both teams trying to play football and Tangerines keeper Charlie Hawkings was quick off his line on a few occasions to make smart saves.

As half-time approached, Wellington made the breakthrough when Ben Evett hit a fine shot across the keeper from 15 yards out.

The second half started with Owen bringing on Sam Poole for Luke Perry. With 25 minutes to go, Wellington went 2-0 up when Evett was tripped as he ran into the box with only the keeper to beat. He got up and took the penalty, sending the keeper the wrong way.

Feniton went to three at the back and four up front, trying to get back into the game, but Sam Bryant and Tom Davies were outstanding in defence.

With three minutes to go, Fention pulled a goal back when the winger cut inside and hit a curling shot from 25 yards across Hawkings. It hit the inside of the post and came back out with Feniton forcing the bouncing ball past Hawkings.

Wellington Reserves: Charlie Hawkings, Wes Poulsom, Dylan Groves, Sam Bryant, Tom Davies, Ollie Ackland, Luke Perry, Connor Noble, Ben Evett, Jack Bryant, Connor Pengelly. Substitutes: Ollie Nott, Sam Bryant (used); Mark Owen (not used).