INJURY-HIT Wellington suffered a second Easter holiday defeat – and conceded the double to Sidmouth Town – when they went down 3-0 - at home to the seasiders in the Premier Division of the Jewson Western League.

The visitors made the breakthrough in the 13th minute when former Wellington player Phil Mendonca was brought down in the box and Will Collins stepped up to confidently convert the penalty.

The hosts were dealt a further setback midway through the half as Nathan Byrne, making his first full start after injury, was forced off following a heavy challenge.

But they responded well and nearly found an equaliser on 33 minutes as Josh Baker’s close-range header rolled agonisingly wide of the target.

Just after the hour mark, the visitors came close to doubling their lead when a dangerous delivery into the box was turned over the bar, before keeper Andy Collins denied an attempted chip moments later.

Collins was called into action again on 74 minutes, producing a fine save from a deflected effort.

However, Sidmouth eventually extended their lead after 78 minutes. A low cross found Will Collins at the far post, and he made no mistake for his second of the afternoon.

Wellington keeper Collins then kept his side in the game, making a brilliant stop before Miles Quick cleared off the line, only for Sidmouth to be awarded a second penalty.

Collins guessed correctly to deny his namesake Will from the spot and then reacted superbly to keep out the rebound.

Despite that resistance, Sidmouth sealed the victory in stoppage time as Will Collins raced clear to complete his hat-trick.

Wellington: Andy Collins, Jack Alcock, Mark Cornish, Jordan Hayman, Alex Cherry, Charlie Shearer, Sam Towler, Miles Quick, Nathan Byrne, Ryan Brereton, Josh Baker. Substitutes: Oscar Albano, Alfie Slough, Daniel Conway, Harry Chetland (used); Glen Wright (not used). Match sponsor: R&M Wholesale.