Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 0, Brixham 4
After successive away wins, Wellington went down to a disappointing defeat by Brixham at the Playing Field last night (Wednesday).
Manager Richard Cherry was again missing a string of players through injury plus talented defender Harry Scott who has moved to premier rivals Barnstaple Town.
His line-up included a return for Harry Walford and a debut for evergreen striker Jake Mawford – signed from Street – while the subs included former joint manager Tim Legg.
Mawford was in the thick of the action early on as he went down in the box but, instead of winning a penalty, he was booked for diving.
Brixham then straight up the other end and took the lead with a goal credited to James Moxon although the final touch looked to have come off a Wellington player.
The Tangerines almost drew level after 26 minutes but Jake Quick shot at straight at the keeper from a good position.
And the visitors then increased their lead against the run of play on the half-hour with a clinical finish by Charlie Johansen.
Things got worse for the hosts with two more goals either side of half-time, scored by Jaden Maslen and Moxon.
That sealed a revenge victory for Brixhsm who lost 2-1 when the sides met in Devon back in August.
Wellington will look to bounce back with another home game on Saturday when Paulton Rovers are the visitors.
Wellington: Jake Viney, Sam Gleeson, Jason Quick, Mark Cornish, Ryan Hibbert, Harry Walford, Sam Towler, Josh Lukins, Jake Mawford, Jake Quick, Nathan Byrne. Substitutes: Matt Crawley, Phil Mendonca, Tim Legg, Aaron Hawkings (used); Rob Hall (not used). Attendance: 65.
