Bath City finally ended their 14-game winless run with a thrilling 1-0 victory over local rivals Chippenham Town in the A4 derby. The lone goal came deep into stoppage time, when Scott Wilson calmly slotted home in the 94th minute, securing a crucial three points for the Romans.
The win marked manager Scott Bartlett’s first triumph since taking charge, achieved in his first home game at the helm. Bartlett heaped praise on his key performers, particularly goalkeeper Charlie Binns and striker Scott Wilson, whose contributions were pivotal to the result.
Despite early pressure from Chippenham, Bath City grew in confidence as the match progressed. The visitors dominated possession and created numerous chances, but Binns stood tall with several vital saves, denying Chippenham repeatedly. His composure and leadership in goal were instrumental, especially in managing set pieces and long throws that Chippenham deployed effectively.
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Bartlett highlighted the mental strength of Scott Wilson, who bounced back impressively after hitting the post minutes before scoring the winner. Together with Donovan Wilson, Scott formed a potent attacking partnership, providing both movement and composure up front.
The match showcased a gritty defensive effort from the Romans, who battled hard in duels and maintained resilience under sustained pressure. This victory offers a much-needed boost and a foundation for Bartlett and his squad to build upon in a challenging campaign.
Key moments included multiple crucial saves by Binns, a beautifully crafted assist from Donovan Wilson to set up Scott’s winner, and strong performances throughout the squad to secure a hard-fought derby triumph in front of a passionate home crowd of 2,040.
Bath City: Binns; Putman, Tomlinson, Parselle, Greenslade; Alves, Raynes, Laqeretabua, Windsor; Ash (S. Wilson 46); D. Wilson.
Chippenham Town: Henry; Wanjau-Smith, Haines, Grant, King (Owen-Evans 90+1); Bradbury, Mehew, Fleet (Koszela 80), Phillips; Parsons (Birch 68), Chukwu.
Referee: Harry Warner.
Attendance: 2,040.
Chronicle star man: Charlie Binns.