Saltford First 2 - 1 Burnham United First

BURNHAM United suffered a 2-1 defeat away from home at the weekend against a solid Saltford FC side.

The result leaves Burnham in eighth place in the Uhlsport Somerset County Division One table.

In the match, it looked as though it would end a draw as the scores were level with just moments left to play.

However, the hosts, who were backed by a good home crowd, scored a very late goal that saw them win the match 2-1.

For Burnham, the goalscorer was Joe Selway. His performance earned him a goal as he was in fine form.

Benjamin Windram and David Owen were both cautioned in the match.

Up next for Burnham is an away trip to Uphill Castle First on Saturday, November 26.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: Pauline Smith. Picture: Somerset FAPauline Smith. Picture: Somerset FA (Image: Contributed)

In other news at the club, Pauline Smith was awarded a service to football award at the recent Somerset FA Grassroots Awards.

These awards are given to people for their huge contribution to local football over many years.

A spokesperson from Burnham United AFC said: "We are so proud of Pauline Smith who’s received an Somerset FA services to football award.

"We all at Burnham United congratulate Pauline and it’s very well deserved."