Weston-super-Mare continued their impressive start to the National League South season, securing a second consecutive victory with a commanding 3-0 win at home against Hampton & Richmond.
The Seagulls took the lead early on, with Liam Sercombe delivering a precise pass through to Ollie Hulbert in the fifth minute, who calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Pat Nash.
Maintaining control throughout the match, Weston-super-Mare comfortably held their advantage and sealed the win with two well-timed goals late in the game. In the 81st minute, a deep free-kick from Luke Coulson found Scot Bennett, who headed the ball home. Then, in the seventh minute of stoppage time, Coulson showcased his skill by scoring a brilliant free-kick from 25 yards to make it 3-0.
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Looking ahead, Weston-super-Mare will aim to build on their strong start when they travel to face Torquay United tomorrow night. Torquay have collected four points from their opening two fixtures, promising a competitive encounter.
In an additional match update, Villa responded positively after a setback, with Billy Nutbeam nearly capitalising on a cross across the six-yard box in the 37th minute, though the final pass failed to find a teammate. Near the end of the first half, Toure Williams’ powerful 20-yard shot appeared destined for the top corner but was impressively tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Harvey Wiles-Richards.
Bath began the second half strongly but soon came under pressure again. Haydon Vaughan’s 25-yard effort in the 56th minute took a slight deflection before hitting the inside of the post. Josh Casey then fired a low shot narrowly wide in the 67th minute as Bath defended resiliently.
A rare forward move in the 74th minute ended with Sev Streczen’s low shot comfortably gathered by Dickinson. Enzio Boldewijn headed over, and Kieran Parselle missed a good opportunity, shooting over the bar as Bath attempted to ease the pressure. Hanworth continued to press late in the game, with Jack Batten making a crucial block on Michael Harding’s shot on the goal line.
Earlier in the match, Villa had enjoyed much of the ball but struggled to create clear goal-scoring chances. Bath registered the first effort on target in the 27th minute when Scott Wilson’s shot was well saved by Tyla Dickinson. However, six minutes later, Harry Parsons found space down the left flank and his low cross was converted at the back post by Chamberlain, putting Bath ahead.