Sherborne Town Reserves 1–3 Portland United Reserves
Raleigh Grove, Sherborne – Saturday 6th September, 3:00pm Kick-off

Portland United Reserves secured a crucial 3–1 victory away at Sherborne Town Reserves, in a competitive encounter that ultimately saw the Blues claim all three points.

The match was an even affair for long periods, with both sides creating chances and battling in midfield. Portland drew first blood through Ashley Smith, who opened the scoring with a composed finish. Sonny Cleaton and Kai Kilcoyne added further goals to give the Blues a comfortable lead, demonstrating the resilience and attacking threat of the side. Sherborne’s Sol Carney managed a consolation goal for the Zebras, but it was never enough to change the outcome.

Managerial decisions on substitutions helped keep the squad fresh and focused. Liam Gould replaced Rhys Middlewick in the 55th minute, while Sonny Cleaton made way for Freddie Whitehead and Kai Kilcoyne was replaced by Preston Hepburn, both in the 75th minute. Taylor Warden also came on for Mihail Bobora-David in the 80th minute, helping to see out the victory.

The result lifts Portland United Reserves out of the relegation zone, providing a timely boost ahead of their next fixture at home against Hamworthy United Reserves at the Camp & Satherley Stadium on Saturday 13th September, with a 3:00pm kick-off. A well-earned win for the Blues, who now look to build momentum in the coming weeks.

Portland United Reserves:
Tyler Butcher, Sonny Cleeton, Liam Gould, Joshua Hanger, Billy Hathaway, Kai KilcoyneE, Benjamine Moss, Ashley Smith, Taylor Warden, Ashley Warwick, Alfie Watts,

Substitutes:
Maihi Bobora-David, Preston Hepburn, Rhys Middlewick, Freddie Whitehead. George Ross-McKenzie.