AFTER six successive away matches, Wellington played their first home game of the season in the Jewson League - but lost 3-2 to Helston Athletic, thus conceding the double to the Cornish outfit.

Josh Stunell’s side, who beat Bridgwater United 1-0 in their previous match, will feel they could have come away with a point after they fought back in the closing stages with two goals from man-of-the-match Oscar Albano. But they were left empty-handed as Helston made it four successive away wins.

Helston went ahead after 14 minutes when Matt Searle’s chipped cross looped inside the far post. Eight minutes later, it was 2-0 as Phil Cattran’s jinking run took him past three players and his cross was neatly converted by Olly Redd.

That left Wellington with a battle on their hands but they refused to lie down and reduced the arrears with 15 minutes remaining.

Central defender Jake Haggerty played a long ball over the top and Albano brought it under control before shooting low past keeper Morgan Jones.

Almost immediately, Wellington went desperately close to an equaliser as a spectacular overhead kick by Josh Baker hit the upright.

As the Tangerines pressed forward, there was always a danger they could get caught on the break and that was the case with Helston restoring their two-goal advantage through the unmarked George Marris.

However, Wellington hit back again with the game entering stoppage time. Skipper Glen Wright burst forward from midfield and fed Albano whose shot flew in off the underside of the bar.

The match saw the return of midfielder Ryan Brereton as a second half substitute after a long layoff with a broken leg.

Wellington: Jack McAndrews, Jack Alcock, Tom Stone, Jake Haggerty, Alex Cherry, Oscar Albano, Miles Quick, Glen Wright, Josh Lukins, Alfie Slough, Josh Baker. Substitutes: Chris Amponsah, Ryan Brereton and Harry Chetland (all used).