Bath City and Plymouth Parkway draw in closely contested match

Bath City were held to a 1-1 draw by Plymouth Parkway in an engaging encounter at Twerton Park. The match saw former Plymouth Argyle forward Reuben Reid netting a second-half equaliser to secure a point for the hosts.

Plymouth Parkway took an early lead through Mikey Williams, who curled a precise shot into the bottom left corner in the 28th minute, leaving the Romans stunned. Despite trailing, Bath City responded positively after the interval, with manager Scott Bartlett introducing 17-year-old Seweryn Streczen at half-time. This substitution injected fresh energy into the team.

Shortly after the break, Reid capitalised on a loose ball inside the box following a poor clearance by Taylor Scarff, expertly turning and firing the ball into the roof of the net from 12 yards. At 38 years and 14 days, Reid became Bath City’s oldest goalscorer since Alex Russell in 2012.

The remainder of the match showcased a spirited contest, with Bath City dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities. Despite a series of corners and attacking pressure, the hosts were unable to find a winner. Plymouth Parkway’s defence, though tested, remained resilient, with goalkeeper Aaron Dearing making several key saves.

Plymouth nearly regained the lead late on when Scarff headed against the crossbar from a well-delivered free-kick by Rio Garside. Bath City’s Streczen also came close to scoring with a curling effort that narrowly missed the target.

The match concluded as a hard-fought draw, with both sides earning a valuable point in their opening two league matches. Bath City made three changes from their previous 2-1 victory over Sholing, while Parkway faced a sterner defensive test compared to their recent 7-0 win over Bracknell Town.

Overall, the game provided an entertaining contest that demonstrated the determination and quality of both teams on the early season stage.