WELLINGTON Town extended their unbeaten run at the top of Division Two in the Under 16 section of the HO Soccer Taunton and District Youth Football League with an entertaining 6-2 home victory over Minehead Youth at the Playing Fields.

Town's early dominance was rewarded shortly after kick-off - Gbuyi O with a clinical finish on six minutes to put the hosts in front.

With Welly enjoying the lion's share of territory and possession, they deservedly extended their lead on the half-hour mark - Gbuyi O grabbing his second of the game after being sent clear by midfielder Ryan M.

But Minehead, never a side to roll over, responded immediately with a converted penalty on 31 minutes.

Matt T netted from the spot to restore Town’s two-goal advantage, only for Minehead to hit back once again, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to reduce the deficit. With the game threatening to swing back in the visitors’ favour, Oscar A produced a spectacular free-kick on the stroke of half-time to settle Welly’s nerves and cap a frenetic opening 40 minutes.

Town, now looking increasingly composed and assured, continued to carry the greater attacking threat as the second half wore on. Kolbi C and Danny P both came close to extending Welly's lead, before player of the match Gbuyi O completed his hat-trick on 76 minutes to put the hosts out of sight.

Matt T grabbed his second of the game inside the final minute to seal a hard-fought victory - a win that reflects an impressive all-round team performance.

This was Wellington’s sixth win in six matches and enabled them to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Wellington are not next in action until Sunday, November 29, when they play at home to Wembdon Dragons in the first round of the KO Cup (2p.m.).