Didcot Town Development will go into the New Year top of the Hellenic League Second Division East after a 3-2 win at third placed Aston Clinton on Saturday. 

Didcot came from behind at the break to record their sixth win of the season. 

The railwaymen made the perfect start when Lewis McKirnan lobbed the goalkeeper from 30 yards after just six minutes. 

The lead was short-lived though  with Aston levelling just two minutes later. 

Aston went ahead from a free-kick just before the break.

Didcot levelled in the second half thanks to an own goal and they won the game with just over ten minutes remaining. 

Player of the Match Joe Parry firing a low shot home. 

A tough game to finish the year but another three points. 

It's been a good year for the development side.  Their hard work as seen a number of players step up to make their debuts for the first team, including leading goalscorer James Pearson,  who came off the bench for the first team on Saturday, to make his debut. 

James Pearson joins Harry Pitman,  Freddie Copping, and Alfie Rouse in making their first team debuts in 2024.

Fellow development players Fin Coles,  McKenzie Hedges, who made his debut last year,  Jesse Hedges and Jake Moss have all signed on for the first team this season from the development side. 

The future is looking bright at Didcot Town. Well done to manager Chris Hedges, his backroom team and the players this season. 

A huge thank you to Bradders for all his updates from the games this season.