Yate Town powered into the next stage of the Isuzu FA Trophy with a convincing 5-0 victory at Bemerton Heath Harlequins in Saturday’s First Round Qualifying. Stan Wyatt notched a second half hat trick to seal their passage.

Bristol Manor Farm had goals from Leon Britton and Harry Lucas to see off Westbury United 2-0 at The Creek.

Larkhall Athletic came unstuck at Tavistock, going down by the odd goal in five. Goals from Jack Endacott, Ian Burns and Mark Prynn were sandwiched between strikes for the Larks by Harvey Pritchard and Alex Lambert but the Devon Club prevailed.

Mousehole were eventually put out of the competition 7-6 on penalties after sharing a 1-1 draw at Bashley. 17-year-old Scott Bungay gave the home side the lead but Ross Derham levelled before the end, finally beating an inspired performance by another 17-year-old, Mack Allan on loan from AFF Bournemouth, in goal for the hosts.

Melksham Town had the opposite experience, winning a penalty shoot-out at Helston Athletic 3-2 but the excitement began as the game entered time added-on at the end of the game. It was scoreless until Mark Cooper turned the ball in from a corner for Melksham after 90 minutes, but incredibly, Jack Crego headed the equalizer two minutes later.

There were also wins for West Country teams, Falmouth Town 3-0 at home to Cinderford Town, Bideford 2-0 against Malvern Town, Exmouth Town who eased to a 4-1 success against Kidlington, and Bishops Cleeve, 2-0 victors at Willand Rovers.