Bitton picked up their third home win of the week thanks to a convincing 2-0 win against Shepton Mallett. Kane Ingram put them ahead in the first period before Matt Groves got his first for the club midway through the second half to secure the points.

After two games already in the previous six days on heavy pitches Bitton looked very sluggish at the start of the game and Shepton dominated the opening exchanges. Pollard, Reid and Hunt all looked dangerous and Bitton were struggling to get hold of the ball. After a tricky opening spell Bitton managed to get a foothold in the game and started to look after the ball slightly better. Joe McClennan was looking very effective and causing lots of problems and he delivered several dangerous balls into the box which Bitton nearly got on the end of. Bitton took the lead midway through the half as Kane Ingram's in swinging corner was pushed into his own net by Easterbrook under pressure from Dean Griffiths. Bitton went close again from a couple of corners and Harvey Baker missed an absolute sitter when the ball dropped to him in the 6 yard box but he hit it straight at Easterbrook. Ingram was causing plenty of problems and had a couple of shots well blocked before Reeko Best broke through on goal and appeared to be pulled back just as he got his shot away but the ref waved play on.

HT-Bitton 1-0 Shepton Mallett

Ben Lewis was withdrawn at the break after suffering with a hamstring injury to be replaced by Matt Groves who had an instant impact finding plenty of space to cause problems. Reeko Best tried his luck from distance before McClennan went on a jinking run past several players but his shot was straight at Easterbrook. Dean Griffiths then beat his marker down the wing but unfortunately saw his well struck shot hit the post and bounce away to safety. Bitton made it two as Best got free and just as he looked to have missed the chance he laid the ball to Groves who shifted it on to his left foot and fired home to give the Ton a two goal cushion. Shepton thought they were back in it only moments later but the goal was disallowed for a foul on Ben John.
Brice and Hynes were now looking very solid and stifling the Shepton attack and it was Bitton who were dominating and looking likely to score again. Diallo and Egan both made good runs from full back positions and delivered dangerous balls into the box but Bitton couldn't quite find finishing touches. Griffiths got away on 3 separate occasions and each time decided a shot when squaring the ball looked to be a better option as Bitton continued to dominate. Shepton had one last push as Issac Reid fired over when well placed before Pollard tried his luck from a free kick which was easily dealt with by John. Bitton were now in total control and Luke Bryan should have wrapped the game up with 10 minutes to go but slotted wide after being put through by Groves.

A tough week for Bitton that saw then win all 3 games they played.they now have to try and repeat the feat with 3 away games next week when they face Wellington(Sat) Street(Tues) & Bridport(Thurs)

FT-Bitton 2-0 Shepton Mallett

Star Man-Joe McClennan

Bitton are next in action on Saturday 14th April when they travel to Wellington

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