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Jamie Walton-Gould scored the only goal as Borough deservedly beat Saltash United 1-0 in the Supplementary Cup at Kimberley Stadium on Tuesday night.

The game was watched by former managers Alistair Sampson & Steve Brown who would no doubt have been impressed with the progress the side has made under Phil Bennett & John Busher.

Borough make the short journey to Kimberley Stadium to play Saltash United in the Supplementary Cup tonight, kick-off 7.30pm.

Borough won 3-1 at Roche on Saturday thanks to goals from Stuart Fort, Lewis Fedrick at Nathan Holliday. Chris Julian scored Roche's consolation from the penalty spot.

Managers Phil Bennett and John Busher report that they have a full squad available.

Borough defeated Millbrook 3-2 on Saturday at Saltmill. Stuart Fort (2) and Matt Budd scored for Borough with Leighton Bartlett and Richard Bond replying for Millbrook.

Whilst this is currently Millbrook's second team, next season this will be there first team as Millbrook have announced that they are pulling out of the SW Peninsular League at the end of the current season. Manager Dane Bunney and his team have agreed to fulfil the remaining fixtures.

Stuart Fort hit four goals as Borough beat Nanpean 6-1 on Saturday. Max Parfitt and Jamie Walton-Gould scored the other Borough goals after Glyn James had given Nanpean the lead.

Borough's Supplementary Cup match away to Saltash United has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 9th March 2010.

Borough goalkeeper Dave Greene returns for the visit of Nanpean Rovers to Saltmill.

Borough hope to include new signing Luke McPherson from St Dominick in the squad after restoring their pride with last weekend's thrashing of St Columb Major.

Tonights Supplementary Cup match away to Saltash United in Kimberley Stadium has been postponed as the pitch is unfit.

Borough enjoyed an emphatic 11-1 win over St Columb Major on Saturday. Stuart Fort helped himself to four goals taking his total to 27 for the season, Jamie Walton-Gould hit a hat-trick, Lewis O’Rourke got two and there was one each from skipper Andy Wright, who also missed a penalty, and John Busher. ‘Baz’ has now scored for Borough in every season the club has been in existence.

Borough will be looking to put the record straight when we entertain bottom club St Columb Major at Saltmill.

Borough were embarrassed after drawing at the league's bottom club last weekend which was only St Columb's second point in 15 games.

Manager Phil Bennett has goalkeeper Dave Green unavailable leaving Sam Borthwick to deputise, while Max Parfit and Dave Wright are both unavailable but he does hope to include a new signing in his squad.

Its not often that this website carries reports from the Devon Wednesday League but this report may be of interest to Borough followers:

ST BONIFACE College and 29 Commando Regiment met, and 29's opening goal on the hour from Baz Busher was a spectacular free-kick curled into the top corner.

The Saints fell further behind when the Stu Surridge raced down the left before crossing for Jason Fenton to tuck the chance away.

Borough dropped two points in a disappointing 1-1 draw at bottom club St Columb Makor on Saturday.

Luke Worrall gave the home side the lead that they kept until the final minutes when Matt Budd set up Stuart Fort to fire home the equaliser.

Borough have a full strength squad available for the trip to struggling St Columb Major tomorrow.

"We've had a couple of good wins so we are back on track and intend to keep moving in that direction," said Borough boss Phil Bennett.

Borough triumphed 6-2 over Roche at Saltmill on Saturday. Stuart Fort (4), Jamie Walton-Gould & Lewis O'Rourke were the Borough scorers.

Premier Division
Biscovey 0v4 Plymouth Parkway
Bodmin Town 7v3 Liskeard Athletic
Bude Town 7v0 Bere Alston United
Lanreath 0v5 Morwenstow
St Stephen PvP Torpoint Athletic
Tavistock 0v1 Sticker
Wadebridge Town 1v4 Saltash United

Division One
Camelford 4v0 St Columb Major
Edgcumbe 1v4 St Dennis
Millbrook 5v5 Nanpean Rovers
Polperro 2v2 Elburton Villa
St Blazey 3v1 St Dominick
St Stephens Borough 6v2 Roche

Borough entertain Roche at Saltmill tomorrow, 3.00pm kick-off. Managers Phil Bennett & John Busher hope to have a full squad available.

(1) Lanreath v Biscovey/Plymstock Utd.
(2) St.Stephen/Edgecumbe v Millbrook
(3)Holsworthy/Camelford v St.Columb Major
(4)Saltash/St.Stephens Bor. v Nanpean Rvs./Launceston

Borough can confirm that the Supplementary cup tie with Saltash United will take place at Kimberley Stabium on Wednesday, 17th February 2010, 7.30pm kick-off.

Borough returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win at Nanpean on Saturday. Scorers were Stuart Fort (2) and Dave Wright.

Premier Division
Biscovey 1v3 Launceston
Bodmin Town 1v2 Saltash United
Bude Town 3v1 Plymouth Parkway
St Stephen PvP Lanreath
Sticker 1v2 Bere Alston United
Tavistock 1v1 Liskeard Athletic
Torpoint Athletic 4v1 Morwenstow
Wadebridge Town 1v2 Probus

thisiscornwall.co.uk Division One
Callington Town 4v4 Plymstock United
Edgcumbe PvP Holsworthy
Nanpean Rovers 1v3 St Stephens Borough
St Blazey 3v1 Camelford
St Dominick 1v4 Polperro

Borough trio Darren Bradley, Alistair Sinclair and Lewis O'Rourke would have all been cup-tied for Wednesday night's postponed game at Saltash but all return for tomorrow's trip to Nanpean in ECPL Division One, kick-off 2.30pm.

Tonights match at Kimberley Stadium v Saltash United in the Supplementary Cup has been postponed.

League
Premier Division
Biscovey 2v2 Saltash United
Launceston PvP Plymouth Parkway
Probus 1v2 Bere Alston United
St Stephen 2v2 Morwenstow
Sticker 1v1 Bude Town

thisiscornwall.co.uk Division One
Camelford PvP St Stephens Borough
Edgcumbe AvA Elburton Villa (Abandoned in the 75th minute with Edgcumbe leading 1-0)
Nanpean Rovers 1v2 St Blazey
St Columb Major PvP Polperro
St Dennis (Gareth Geach, Jason Warne (pen), Lee Rickard (2), Richard Hawke, Ryan Hayhurst, Scott Hill) 7v2 Millbrook
St Dominick 2v1 Roche

Two goals from skipper Andy Wright were not enough to prevent Borough from going down 3-2 at home to Edgcumbe on Saturday. This was the only ECPL fixture to beat the big freeze.

The result sees Edgcumbe go to the top of ECPL Division One and Borough dropping to third.

Borough can confirm that the Supplementary Cup fixture away to Saltash United will be played at Kimberley Stadium on Wednesday, 20th January 2010, 7.30pm kick-off.

Borough have new signing Lewis O'Rourke, from Elburton, in the squad for the visit of Edgcumbe to Saltmill tomorrow. The game kicks-off at 3.00pm.

Borough have been advised that the severe weather has ruiled out the use of Saltmill for training.

Lanreath 1 Tavistock 1
Morwenstow v Bude Town - Post
Probus 2 Sticker 2
Saltash United v Launceston - Post
Torpoint Athletic v Biscovey - Post
Wadebridge Town v Bodmin Town - Post

Millbrook 1 Camelford 2
Plymstock United 1 Edgcumbe 2
Polperro 5 Roche 0
St Blazey v Nanpean Rovers – Post
St Columb Major v St Dennis - Post

Borough can confirm that Saturday's match with Elburton has been postponed due to Elburton's involvement in the Devon Senior Cup. The next match for Borough is at home to Edgcumbe on Saturday, 9th January 2009, 3.00pm kick-off.

Bere Alston United 4 Liskeard Athletic 1
Biscovey 2 Torpoint Athletic 5
Lanreath 1 Bodmin Town 4
Launceston 1 Morwenstow 3
Probus 1 Wadebridge Town 2
St Stephen 1 Tavistock 4
Sticker 1 Plymouth Parkway 3

Callington Town v Roche - OFF
Camelford 2 St Dominick 2
Holsworthy 2 Nanpean Rovers 1
Millbrook 3 Edgcumbe 1
Plymstock United 1 Polperro 3
St Blazey 4 St Columb Major 0

Borough entertain St Dennis at Saltmill tomorrow in a top of the table East Cornwall Premier League Division One clash, 3.00pm kick-off. St Dennis have yet to drop a point this season so this will be a stern test for Brough.

Managers Phil Bennett & John Busher hope to have strikers Jamie Walton-Gould & Dave Wright available after injury and Sam Ticehurst after work committments.

Godolphin Atlantic v Dobwalls/Millbrook
Hayle v Camelford/Torpoint Athletic
Helston Athletic/Perranporth v Wadebridge Town/St Blazey
Liskeard Athletic/Wendron v AFC St Austell
Penryn Athletic/Truro City v St Dennis
Porthleven v Launceston
St Day v Bodmin Town
Saltash Utd/Callington Town v Illogan RBL/St Just

Borough were delighted to receive the following letter sent to club secretary John Parker from the match referee Paul Murphy after Saturday's game at Porthleven.

I thought I should put on record my appreciation of the attitude shown by your Manager and players in this game. I thought your sportsmanship was fantastic throughout and there was no better example of this than Andy (your Captain). His continual encouragement to players to ignore the conditions and play the game was a delight to witness. He was a credit to your club as were the other team members. Of course there was the odd moan about the pitch but it was more frustration than dissent.

I will remember this game as being one of the highlights of my year and I was grateful for the gracious comments made by your manager, about me, on Radio Cornwall. There is a plenty of evidence about concerning ill-will between players, mangers and referees so it is nice to record when, for once, we all worked together to get the game played.

I should be grateful if you could read out this letter at your next Committee Meeting so that my appreciation of your club might be formally minuted.

Borough went down gallantly 5-0 to SWPL side Porthleven in terrible conditions yesterday but earnt praise from the home side and watching press for their performance.

Borough can confirm that todays game at Porthleven goes ahead following a morning pitch inspection.

Borough travel to Porthleven in the Cornwall Senior Cup weather permitting on Saturday. There is a pitch inspection scheduled for Saturday morning with it being 50/50 whether the game goes ahead.

The game has a 2.15pm kick-off and players & officials are reminded to meet at 10:15 am at the Ploughboy Inn where pre-match food has been kindly laid on.

Borough defeated Callington 4-2 at Saltmill on Saturday thanks to goals from Lewis Fedrick, Andy Wright, Daniel Thompson and Sam Ticehurst.

Biscovey A-A Lanreath match abandoned at H/T when 2-2
Bude Town v Launceston - OFF
Plymouth Parkway A-A St Stephen Abandoned at H/T Parkway leading 1-0
Probus A-A Bere Alston United Abandoned at H/T when 0-0
Saltash United v Morwenstow - OFF
Torpoint Athletic 3 Sticker 1
Wadebridge Town v Liskeard Athletic - OFF

Camelford v Polperro - OFF
Holsworthy v St Dominick - OFF
St Columb Major 1 Edgcumbe 8
St Stephens Borough 4 Callington Town 2

Borough entertain Callington Town in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League at Saltmill on Saturday, kick-off 3.00pm.

New signings Marc Hosking and Alistair Sinclair are included in the squad but both Tom Clark and Luke Hurlock will miss the game.

St Stephens Borough are delighted to announce that defender Alistair Sinclair and midfielder Marc Hosking have resigned for Borough from Saltash United.

Borough would like to thank Saltash United for their assistance in allowing this double transfer to go through.

After three blank Saturday's Borough were left wishing they'd had another one as Plymstock won 4-0 at Deans Cross. Scorers were Josh Hocking, Jamie Bass, Dan Ahearn and Sam Luscombe.

Bere Alston United v Saltash United - OFF
Launceston v St Stephen - OFF
Liskeard Athletic v Plymouth Parkway - OFF
Morwenstow v Bodmin Town - OFF
Probus v Bude Town - OFF
Sticker 2 Tavistock 1
Torpoint Athletic v Biscovey - OFF
Wadebridge Town v Lanreath - OFF

Callington Town v St Columb Major - OFF
Holsworthy v Polperro - OFF
Millbrook 2 Roche 3
Nanpean Rovers v St Dennis - OFF
Plymstock United 4 St Stephens Borough 0
St Dominick 1 St Blazey 2

Borough travel to Plymstock tomorrow in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League with the game kicking-off at 2.3pm. Borough have a full squad available with the exception of Lee Riley who has fallen off a ladder and is out for approximately 6 weeks.

Players and officials are reminded that its a 12:45pm meet at the Ploughboy on Saturday.

Borough's match at home to Polperro on Saturday was called off as the pitch was deemed unsafe due to gale force winds.

The whole East Cornwall Premier League programme was postponed on Saturday without a ball being kicked anywhere.

Borough have a full strength squad available for the tricky home game against third place Polperro tomorrow. Lee Riley's return from a lengthy spell out through injury gives managers Phil Bennett & John Busher a full squad as they prepare to take on a side three points behind them in the table.

Borough have been drawn way to Saltash United Res in the first round of the ECPL Supplementary Cup, date to be confirmed.

Elburton Villa or Bude Town v Tavistock
Roche or Bodmin Town v Wadebridge Town
Plymouth Parkway v St Dominick
Torpoint Athletic v Probus

Nanpean Rovers v Launceston
Biscovey v Plymstock United
St Stephen v Edgcumbe
Holsworthy v Camelford
Saltash United v St Stephens Borough
Callington Town v Lanreath
St olumb Major v St Blazey
Millbrook - BYE

Bude Town 1 Wadebridge Town 3
Probus 4 Torpoint Athletic 2
St Stephen v Bere Alston United (match abandoned 55 mins with St Stepehn leading 3-0)

Borough can confirm that the match at Camelford today has been postponed due to the weather.

Borough travel to Camelford tomorrow, kick-off 2.30pm, meet at the Ploughboy Inn 12.30pm.

The quarter final draw of the Rowett Insurance League Cup and 1st Round draw of the Ropwett Insurance Supplementary Cup will take place at the monthly league managemnet committe meeting next TUESDAY 10rth November.

Borough return to action this Saturday with a trip to Camelford in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League, kick-off is 2.30pm and players and officials are reminded its a 12.30pm meet at the Ploughboy Inn. Borough will be wearing the red kit.

Bere Alston United 1 Probus 3
Biscovey 4 Wadebridge Town 2
Bodmin Town 3 Plymouth Parkway 2
Lanreath 0 Torpoint Athletic 2
Launceston 2 Liskeard Athletic 1
Morwenstow 4 Sticker 4
St Stephen 3 Saltash United 1
Tavistock 2 Bude Town 1

Edgcumbe 5 Callington Town 0
Nanpean Rovers 1 Elburton Villa 3
Polperro 0 St Blazey 1
Roche 2 Camelford 0
St Columb Major 0 Millbrook 3
St Dennis 5 Plymstock United 2
St Dominick 4 Holsworthy 2

No game for Borough this Saturday but their are plenty of games to choose from if you want to take in a match. All games kick-off at 3.00pm.

Bere Alston United v Probus
Biscovey v Wadebridge Town
Bodmin Town v Plymouth Parkway
Lanreath v Torpoint Athletic
Launceston v Liskeard Athletic
Morwenstow v Sticker
St Stephen v Saltash United
Tavistock v Bude Town

Edgcumbe v Callington Town
Nanpean Rovers v Elburton Villa
Polperro v St Blazey
Roche v Camelford
St Columb Major v Millbrook
St Dennis v Plymstock United
St Dominick v Holsworthy

Borough have a rearranged fixture on Saturday, 14th November 2009 when Polperro will visit Saltmill. Kick-off will be 3.00pm.

Borough have no game this Saturday (31st October) and the November fixtures are:

Borough battled back to draw 1-1 at St Blazey on Saturday with youngster Jamie Walton-Gould getting a second half equaliser.

Elburton Villa 2 Lanreath 2 AET (Elburton win 4-1 on penalties)
Roche 3 Holsworthy 2

Morwenstow 2 Probus 3
Polperro 2 Plymouth Parkway 4
St Dominick 4 Bere Alston United 3
Torpoint Athletic 2 St Dennis 0
Tavistock 2 Sticker 1
Wadebridge Town 5 Liskeard Athletic 1

Borough are away to St Blazey in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League on Saturday, kick-off 3.00pm. Borough will be back in the red kit for this away fixture and players and officials are reminded to be at the Ploughboy by 1.00pm.

Last season's Peninsula League top scorer Chris Wright has rejoined Plymouth Partkway from Saltash United. Wright scored 39 goals for Parkway last season and 11 goals for the Ashes this season,

Saltash have moved to replace Wright by approaching Elburton for their 13 goal striker Sam Hughes.

Kirkintilloch Rob Roy striker Jamie Docherty has been transferred to St Anthony's. Signed from Renfrew at the beginning of season 2008-09, Jamie made 26 starting appearances for Rabs and was substitute on 15 occasions scoring 14 goals.

A first ever hatrick in senior football from Jamie Walton-Gould saw Borough defeat St Dominick 5-1 at Saltmill on Saturday. Dave Wright and Stuart Fort scored the other Borough goals with Mike Vanstone knotching for the visitors.

Biscovey 3 Bodmin Town 1
Bude Town 0 Sticker 2
Liskeard Athletic 0 Lanreath 4
Morwenstow 2 Plymouth Parkway 3
Tavistock 0 Launceston 2
Wadebridge Town 0 Bere Alston United 3

Callington Town 2 Nanpean Rovers 2
Camelford 1 Elburton Villa 4
Polperro 1 Millbrook 1
St Columb Major 0 Roche 5
St Dennis 6 Holsworthy 0
St Stephens Borough 5 St Dominick 1

Borough return to league action tomorrow with a home game against St Dominick at Saltmill. Tom Clark returns after missing the cup victory over St Ives but Luke Hurlock is out with his back injury. Kick-off is 3.00pm.

In the Westinsure Senior Cup Borough have been drawn away to SWPL Division One side Porthleven with the match to be played on Saturday, 5th December 2009. This is a tough game for Borough as Porthleven are one of the favourites for the Division One title and are hopeful of promotion to the Premier Division. Porthleven's website is:

Porthleven vs St Stephens Borough
Penryn Athletic vs Truro City
Launceston vs Falmouth Town
Hayle vs Penzance
Bodmin Town vs Newquay
Saltash United vs Callington Town
Helston Athletic vs Perranporth
Foxhole Stars vs St Dennis
St Blazey vs Wadebridge Town
Liskeard Athletic vs Wendron United
Mousehole vs AFC St Austell
Dobwalls vs Millbrook
Camelford vs Torpoint Athletic
Godolphin Atlantic vs Winner of Match 2
St Just vs Illogan Rbl
Morwenstow vs St Day

Borough can confirm that we have a rearranged fixture on Saturday, 24th October 2009, when we will travel to play St Blazey in the East Cornwall Premier League, Division One. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.00pm.

Two goals from skipper Andy Wright plus goals from Lewis Fedrick and Max Parfitt saw Borough come from two goals down to defeat St Ives Town 4-2 in the Westinsure Senior Cup on Saturday.

The club now eagerly awaits the draw for the next round when the big guns of the South West Peninsula League enter the tournament.

Biscovey 3 Bere Alston United 3
Bodmin Town 1 Launceston 5
Saltash United 4 Probus 1
St Stephen 4 Liskeard Athletic 2
Tavistock 2 Lanreath 3

Plymstock United 4 Nanpean Rovers 2
St Blazey 5 Millbrook 0
St Dominick 3 Camelford 0

St Stephens Borough 4 St Ives 2
RNAS Culdrose v Edgcumbe (OFF
(RNAS Culdrose removed from competition due to playing an ilegible player)
Morwenstow 5 Polperro 1
St Just 7 Ludgvan 2
St Agnes 2 St Dennis 4
Helston Athletic 5 Sticker 1
Bude Town 1 St Day 2
Troon 1 Illogan RBL 5

Borough entertain St Ives Town tomorrow hoping that victory at Saltmill will give us the opportunity of playing a South West Peninsula League side in the next round of the Westinsure Cornwall Senior Cup.

Greg Jarvis has announced his retirement from football but Borough do have new signing from Callington, midfielder Darren Bradley, available for selection.

Borough have gone top of Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League following a 4-1 over St Blazey on Saturday.

Bere Alston United 2 Bude Town 2
Launceston 0 Lanreath 3
Liskeard Athletic 2 Saltash United 5
Torpoint Athletic 4 Tavistock 1
Wadebridge Town 2 Morwenstow 2

Division One
Edgcumbe 2 Camelford 3
Nanpean Rovers 2 Millbrook 3
Polperro 1 Holsworthy 0
Roche 1 Callington Town 2
St Columb Major 0 St Dominick 2
St Stephens Borough 4 St Blazey 1

Borough play host to St Blazey tomorrow in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League. Kick-off is 3.00pm. Players and officials are asked to be there for 1.30pm.

St Blazey have recently lost manager Andy Rundle but even so this will be a tough test for Borough.

Four goals from Stuart Fort and another from Lewis Fedrick saw Borough defeat Nanpean 5-3 to progress to the next round of the Cornwall Senior Cup.

Liskeard Athletic 3 Bude Town 4
Plymouth Parkway 2 Bere Alston United 1
Tavistock 4 Wadebridge Town 1
Torpoint Athletic 0 Bodmin Town 2

Camelford 1 Millbrook 4
Edgcumbe 2 Polperro 2
Holsworthy 2 Elburton Villa 5
St Blazey 2 Plymstock United 1

Saturday 26th September 2009

Jeffery’s Estate Agents Knockout Cup Round 1

Altarnun

6-0

Calstock

Duchy League Cup Preliminary Round

Camelford

0-7

Tregony

Premier Division

Foxhole Stars

0-4

Fowey United

Looe Town

0-2

St Teath

St Dominick

4-2

St Mawgan

St Cleer

0-3

Gunnislake

Pensilva

0-5

Torpoint Athletic

Saltash United

4-0

Lamerton

First Division

Boscastle

0-3

Mevagissey

Tywardreath RBL

1-1

Godolphin Atlantic

Week St Mary

C-C

Bodmin Saints (unable to raise a team)

Maker with Rame

3-4

St Stephen

Launceston United

1-2

Probus

Second Division

St Newlyn East

3-0

Holywell & Cubert

Pelynt

1-1

St Breward

Lostwithiel

2-3

Lanreath

Polperro

5-4

Looe Town Reserves

Bere Alston United

0-2

Delabole United

Third Division

Stratton United

2-3

Queens Rangers

Gunnislake Reserves

3-1

Nanpean Rovers

St Dennis

3-0

Pensilva Reserves

Roche

1-4

AFC St Austell

St Minver

0-6

Premier Sixes

Biscovey

2-2

Wadebridge Town

Fourth Division

Callington Town

4-2

Newquay Minor

Gerrans

4-1

Stoke Climsland

Southgate

1-2

Tintagel

North Petherwin

1-1

Lewdown Rovers

St Teath Reserves

3-2

Mount Charles

Sticker

2-3

Altarnun Reserves

Fifth Division

North Hill

1-1

Boscastle Reserves

Delabole United Reserves

2-14

St Cleer Reserves

Padstow United

0-2

Charlestown Saints

Mevagissey Reserves

6-1

Duke of Cornwall

Bridgerule

5-2

Pelynt Reserves

St Mawgan Reserves

3-1

St Newlyn East Reserves

Saturday see's Borough back in their red kit for the visit to Nanpean Rovers in the preliminary round of the Cornwall Senior Cup. Kick-off is 2.00pm and Borough will be looking to embark on a similar run that saw them knock out SWPL side St Blazey last season.

Borough managers Phil Bennett and John Busher report no new injury worries and it will be the same squad that played Elburton Villa last week. Players and officials are reminded to meet at 12:15pm at the Ploughboy.

Borough came back from a poor first half performance to defeat Elburton Villa 2-1 at Saltmill on Saturday. Jamie Walton-Gould and Stuart Fort scored the goals.

Launceston 2 Biscovey 3
Liskeard Athletic 0 Bodmin Town 4
Saltash United 3 Bere Alston United 1
St Stephen 1 Bude Town 5
Sticker 3 Morwenstow 2
Tavistock 0 Probus 4

Camelford 5 Callington Town 1
Edgcumbe 6 St Blazey 1
Millbrook 0 St Dennis 3
Nanpean Rovers 3 Holsworthy 2
Roche 0 Polperro 1
St Columb Major 0 Plymstock United 4
St Stephens Borough 2 Elburton Villa 1

Borough have George Stokes making a comeback, after a lengthy spell on the injured list, when we entertain Elburton Villa at Saltmill tomorrow, 3.00pm kick-off.

"We hope to get back to winning ways," said Borough joint manager Phil Bennett who has a full squad available for selection.

Borough were knocked out of the ECPL League Cup at the first hurdle, going down 5-2 at home to St Dennis. Andy Wright (pen) and Max Parfitt got the Borough goals.

Bodmin Town 2 Edgcumbe 1
Bude Town 4 Camelford 1
Liskeard Athletic 1 Launceston 0
Morwenstow 3 Biscovey 2
Nanpean Rovers 0 Probus 1
Polperro 4 St Stephen 2 (AET 2-2)
St Columb Major 3 Torpoint Athletic 10
St Dominick 6 Callington Town 1
St Stephens Borough 2 St Dennis 5
Sticker 4 St Blazey 0
Wadebridge Town 1 Millbrook 1 (Wadebridge win 3-2 on penalties)

Borough have a full strength squad available for the visit of St Dennis tomorrow who are the only side to beat us this season. "We will have a stronger squad for this game and we are looking to put the record straight," said Borough manager Phil Bennett.

The match is a 2.30pm kick-off as it is the first round of the East Cornwall Premier League Cup.

Three first half goals from Stuart Fort were enough to earn Borough all three points from the home match with Holsworthy.

Bere Alston United 0 Plymouth Parkway 4
Bude Town 2 Lanreath 1
Liskeard Athletic 4 Torpoint Athletic 4
Morwenstow 3 St Stephen 1
Sticker 3 Biscovey 1
Tavistock 1 Bodmin Town 1

Camelford 0 Plymstock United 0
Millbrook 10 St Columb Major 1
Polperro 0 Nanpean Rovers 0
Roche 1 St Dominick 0
St Stephens Borough 3 Holsworthy 1

Borough entertain Holsworthy at Saltmill Park tomorrow in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League, kick-off 3.00pm. Players and officials are asked to meet at 1.30pm at the pitch.

Goals from David Wright and Matt Budd saw Borough come from behind to win 2-1 at Callington Town on Saturday. Borough also had Shane Blanks making a comeback appearance with skipper Andy Wright out through injury. News on his injury is that he should be back in training tonight.

Bodmin Town 2 Biscovey 0
Launceston 1 Bude Town 1 (7pm kick off)
Liskeard Athletic 1 Wadebridge Town 3
Morwenstow 2 Bere Alston United 2
Plymouth Parkway 3 Torpoint Athletic 5
Probus 3 Lanreath 2
Saltash United 3 Tavistock 4
Sticker 3 St Stephen 2

Callington Town 1 St Stephens Borough 2
Nanpean Rovers 1 Camelford 3
Polperro 2 Edgcumbe 2
Roche 2 Millbrook 1
St Columb Major 3 Holsworthy 7
St Dennis 2 St Blazey 1
St Dominick 2 Plymstock United 3

Borough visit Callington Town in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League this afternoon, kick-off is 3.00pm and players and officials are reminded to meet at 1.30pm at the Ploughboy Inn.

Thanks to Alex Haste for pointing out an error on this website and the club is pleased to confirm that it was Alex who scored Borough's second goal at Millbrook on Wednesday not Jamie Walton-Gould. This brings Alex's total to 6 for the season including pre-season friendlies.

Bude Town 3 Morwenstow 1
Liskeard Athletic 0 Bere Alston United 5
Saltash United 3 Torpoint Athletic 4
Tavistock v Plymouth Parkway (postponed)

Borough won 2-1 at Millbrook last night with goals from Andy Wright (penalty) and Jamie Walton-Gould. However the victory may have come at a cost with both veteran playmaker Wright and young striker Jamie Walton-Gould forced off. Rumour is that whilst Walton-Gould may seek help from a physio Wright will seek assistance from Help the Aged!

A reminder that Borough are at Millbrook tonight for a 6.30pm kick-off (meet Ploughboy 5:15pm)

Callington Town 0 Edgcumbe 2
Camelford 0 St Dennis 5 (anyone know who scored for St Dennis?)
Elburton Villa 2 Plymstock United 2
Polperro 7 St Dominick 2
St Columb Major 1 St Blazey 3

Borough visit Millbrook tomorrow night (Wednesday) in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League. Kick-off is an early one, 6.30pm and players and officials are reminded to be at the Ploughboy for a 5.15pm depart.

Callington Town v Edgcumbe
Camelford v St Dennis
Elburton Villa v Plymstock United
Polperro v St Dominick
St Columb Major v St Blazey

Dobwalls v Millbrook
Foxhole Stars v Camelford
Hayle v St Austell
Penryn Athletic v Callington Town
Perranwell v Mousehole
Porthleven v Godolphin Atlantic
Truro City v Perranporth
Wendron United v Newquay

Borough are up to third in the league after an impressive 6-1 home victory over Camelford. Stuart Fort (3), Jamie Walton-Gould (2) and Alex Haste got the Borough goals.

Bere Alston United 0 Torpoint Athletic 2
Bodmin Town 4 St Stephen 2
Bude Town 2 Tavistock 1
Lanreath 4 Sticker 3
Liskeard Athletic 2 Biscovey 0
Plymouth Parkway 3 Launceston 0
Probus 2 Morwenstow 1
Saltash United 4 Wadebridge Town 1

Elburton Villa 0 Polperro 1
Holsworthy 1 St Dennis 4
Millbrook 3 Plymstock United 3
Nanpean Rovers 0 Roche 3
St Columb Major 1 Callington Town 5
St Dominick 2 Edgcumbe 1
St Stephens Borough 6 Camelford 1

Borough entertain Camelford at Saltmill tomorrow, 3:00pm kick-off and will be looking to carry on where the team left off on Tuesday against Plymstock.

Manager Phil Bennett took the opportuntity to watch the Holsworthy v Camelford game on Wednesday so will know the task that awaits the side.

Bennett and assistant manager John Busher report no new injury worries ahead of the game.

Bodmin Town 3 Lanreath 2
Morwenstow 2 Launceston 0
Plymouth Parkway 1 Saltash United 1

Borough picked up the first three points of the season with a 2-1 home victory over Plymstock. All the goals came in the first half with Stuart Fort getting both the Borough goals.

Bere Alston United 1 Tavistock 1
St Stephen 1 Biscovey 1
Sticker 2 Probus 2
Torpoint Athletic 2 Liskeard Athletic 1
Wadebridge Town 0 Bude Town 3

Callington Town 1 Millbrook 5
Elburton Villa 1 Edgcumbe 3
Nanpean Rovers 7 St Columb Major 2
St Blazey 0 Polperro 2
St Stephens Borough 2 Plymstock United 1

Borough are in action at home to Plymstock United in Division One of the East Cornwall Premier League tonight. Kick-off at Saltmill is 7.30pm. Players and officials are asked to be at Saltmill for 6.00pm.

Borough went down 3-1 to a strong St Dennis side on Saturday. Borough travelled without six players due to injury and unavailability and will be hoping to have some of those players back in the not too distant future.

Bere Alston United 0 Bodmin Town 3
Bude Town 2 Biscovey 1
Lanreath 2 St Stephen 2
Morwenstow 3 Liskeard Athletic 4
Plymouth Parkway 5 Tavistock 0
Probus 2 Launceston 2
Sticker 1 Torpoint Athletic 5

Camelford 3 St Blazey 4
Elburton Villa 2 Callington Town 0
Holsworthy 1 Edgcumbe 2
Polperro 3 Plymstock United 2
Roche 0 St Columb Major 0
St Dennis 3 St Stephens Borough 1
St Dominick 1 Millbrook 1

Just like the Premier League, the East Cornwall Premier League, Division One, season starts tomorrow. Borough face a difficult start away to newly promoted Cornwall Junior Cup holders St Dennis. St Dennis have a long & proud tradition in senior football and return to the ECPL after a few years absence. This will be a baptism of fire for new managers Phil Bennett & John Busher and captain Andy Wright but they are confident of a good season. Kick-off is 3.00pm and players, officials and supporters are reminded that they are to meet at the Ploughboy Inn, Saltash, in time to depart at 12:30pm.

Borough fell to a disappointing defeat in the final pre-season friendly at home to Looe last night. The visitors won 3-1 with Stuart Fort scoring the Borough goal. The players will now look to pick themselves up for the opening game of the league season at St Dennis on Saturday.

Borough can confirm they have been drawn away to Nanpean in the Preliminary Round of the Cornwall Senior Cup with the victors home to Portreath or St Ives in the First Round.

Lanreath v Morwenstow
Nanpean v St Stephens Borough
Perranwell v Sticker
Portreath v St Ives
Probus v St Dennis
St Agnes v St Dominick
St Columb Major v Ludgvan
St Day v Mullion
St Just v Roche
St Stephen v RNAS Culdrose

Nanpean or St Stephens Borough v Portreath v St Ives
St Sstephen or RNAS Culdrose v Edgcumbe
Lanreath or Morwenstow v Polperro
St Just or Roche v St Columb Major or Ludgvan
St Agnes or St Dominick v Probus or St Dennis
Helston or Biscovey v Perranwell or Sticker
Bude Town v St Day or Mullion
Holmans or Troon v Illogan

Borough take on Duchy League Premier Division side Looe Town in the final pre-season friendly at Saltmill tomorrow night, 7.45pm kick-off.

Committee members are reminded that the August committee meeting will be held this Wednesday, 12th August 2009, at the secretary's house commencing at 7.00pm.

Borough won the derby with Saltash United's Duchy Premier Division side at Saltmill last night 6-3 with goals from Stiart Fort (2) Dave Wright (2), Alex Haste & Jamie Walton-Gould.

The win was marred by an injury to left back George Stokes which saw the player suffered to broken bones in an arm. Everyone at Borough wishes him a speedy recovery and hopes to see him back in a Borough shirt soon.

Prior to the game Andy Wright was announced as the new team captain for next season. Nathan Holiday is club captain.

Borough can confirm that tonight's pre-season friendly with Saltash United's Duchy League Premier Division side has been switched to Saltmill due to the bad weather. Kick-off is still 7.30pm & players are asked to be at the ground by 6.30pm.

After the match supporters are welcome to join the teams at the Ploughboy Inn, Saltash. The Ploughboy Inn is Borough's new after match hospitality provider for this season and Borough are grateful to Sheila and all at the Ploughboy Inn for this.

Thanks also go to John & Kath Rees and Saltash United AFC who have been the provider in previous seasons.

Goals from Lewis Fedrick, Jamie Walton-Gould, Alex Haste & an own goal saw Borough defeat Waderbridge Town's ECPL Premier Division Side 4-1 at Saltmill on Saturday.

Borough entertain ECPL Premier Division side Wadebridge Town at Saltmill tomorrow, 2.30pm kick-off. Players and officials are reminded to be at Saltmill for 1.00pm.

Borough have also added a final friendly to the pre-season friendly and will now play Duchy Premier side Looe Town at Saltmill on Tuesday, 11th August 2009, 7.45pm kick-off.

Borough were beaten by Torpoint Athletic in the pre-season friendly at Saltmill last night 5-1 with Alex Haste scoring Borough's goal. A full match report is now on the website but this was a good performance from Borough's young team against the ECPL Premier Division champions.

Elsewhere the club has leant that Lifton have pulled out of the ECPL Division One. The fixture list on this website has been updated and is now in the familiar grid format of last season.

Due to the poor weather the pre-season friendly with Torpoint tonight has been switched to Saltmill, Saltash, with a 7.00pm kick-off.

Borough can confirm that there will be training at Saltmill tonight ahead of tomorrow's game at Torpoint. Players to meet at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Players are reminded that the away fixture with the reigning ECPL Premier Division Champions Torpoint on Wednesday is a 7.00pm kick-off and players and officials are asked to meet at the Ploughboy Inn at 5.30pm sharp.

Goals from Stuart Fort, Tom Clark plus new signings Jamie Walton-Gould (2), Lewis Fedrick and Aaron Pearce got the new look Borough side's pre-season off to a great start.

Phil Bennett and John Busher take their new look Borough side to Boscastle tomorrow in the club's opening pre-season friendly. Kick-off at Forrabury Park is 2.30pm.

The full address & post code of the ground is Forrabury Park, Green Lane, Boscastle, PL35 0DX, for those looking to find direction.

Players, officials and supporters are reminded that it is a 12:45pm meet at the Ploughboy Inn, Saltash.

Borough can confirm that training on Thursday will take place at Chapel Field, Saltash, 6.30pm.

Borough can confirm that training does take place at Saltmill Park tonight - 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start - but may take place at Chapel Field on Thursday. Confirmation of the venue to follow.

Players and anyone one interested in joining Borough are asked to note that training will be on Wednesday this week (15th July) starting at 7.30pm and will be at Saltmill. Players are asked to be ready to start at 7.30pm.

Next seasons fixtures are now on the website. Borough start with a trip to St Dennis.

As always these fixtures are subject to change due to cup matches, postponements - and Sky TV coverage!

New management team Phil Bennett & John Busher were delighted with the first training session last night at Chapel Field. There were lots of new faces in an attendance of approximately 16 and the players seem to have thoroughly enjoyed the session. Training continues on Thursday at Chapel Field and old & new players are more than welcome to attend.

The club have also confirmed a fourth pre-season friendly - and they dont come much more testing than a visit to play the reigning ECPL Premier Division Champions Torpoint Athletic. The game takes place on Wednesday, 29th July 2009, at The Mill, 7.00pm kick-off.

Borough can also confirm that Colin Penhorwood will referee the home friendly v Wadebridge on Saturday, 1st August 2009.

Training will be commence next Tuesday at Chapel Field, Saltash, starting at 6.30pm and will be held there until further notice.

Congratulations to Steve Newton and his better half Shelley who have become proud parents of a bay boy and no doubt future Borough player Isaac.

ST STEPHENS BOROUGH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2009

TIME AND VENUE .7-30 PM SALTASH UTD SOCIAL CLUB.

ALL WELCOME. (VOTING RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS).

PRE-SEASON TRAINING WILL COMMENCE ON TUESDAY, 30th JUNE 2009 AT A VENUE TO BE DECIDED AT THE AGM.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOR BOROUGH NEXT SEASON IS VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND.

The details of the first arranged friendlies can now be released - it is likely a couple more will be arranged.

On Saturday 25th July 2009, Borough will travel to play Duchy League Division One side Boscastle with a 2.30pm kick-off.

The following Saturday - 1st August 2009 - East Cornwall Premier League Premier Division side Wadebridge are the visitors to Saltmill Park, again a 2.30pm kick-off.

On Wednesday, 5th August 2009 Borough take on Phil Penprase's talented young Saltash United Duchy Premier Division side in Kimberley Stadium, kick-off 7.30pm.

Away from Borough, Paul Blatchford has been appointed the new manager of St Dominick with Chris Truscott his assistant. Its likely the side will now have a more local St Dominick / Callington look to it rather than the Saltash based team it has been.

Russell Hake has today left St Cleer to become the new manager of Liskeard's East Cornwall Premier League team.

This follows earlier changes which see Chris & Brian Pethick in charge of Saltash United res and Mark Blake newly installed at Lanreath.

Also St Annes Chapel Duchy League side has folded with the team now forming Bere Alston reserves.

Across the water in Plymouth the defection of clubs such as Plymouth Parkway, Elburton and Plymstock to the ECPL has meant the Plymouth & District League losing it's Premier Division which severs its links with the pyramid system as this article from the Evening Herald explains.

"PLYMOUTH grassroots football clubs' last means of progressing up the national league ladder has gone due to lack of suitable stadia within the city boundaries.

The Plymouth and West Devon Combination Football League, which runs Saturday and Sunday matches for teams in the city, 'reluctantly' decided to close the route by abandoning their Premier Division at their recent AGM.

As a result of their action, starting in the 2009/10 season, no P&WD teams can move up the Football League pyramid system, via their nearest access point – the Peninsula League Division One East or Division One West.

Ian Leonard, chairman of P&WDFL, admitted it was a sad day for football in Plymouth, but insisted there was no real alternative.

Leonard blamed a combination of a paucity of suitable stadia in the Plymouth area and the knock-on effect of players opting to join the stronger, county football clubs had helped speed up the change.

He said he had been particularly disappointed by an inability or unwillingness by clubs in the Premier Division last term to upgrade their grounds to the standards necessary to progress up the pyramid.

The long-serving and hard-working city football chief also revealed that Saturday football would have three leagues and Sunday just the two divisions.

He said: "We took the action reluctantly and although it's a sad day for Plymouth and District football, we had no option, really.

"The quality of football is still high – look at Lakeside United's achievement in the FA Sunday Cup – but unfortunately the grounds are not up to standard.

"And it is this off-the-field situation that has been the biggest disappointment to me and resulted in Plymouth losing their Premier status.

"Having a Premier Division is the only way of moving up the league ladder, the grounds have to meet certain criteria and, sadly, they didn't.

"For example, stadia must have dug outs, fencing, proper changing rooms etc, to qualify for the Peninsula status.

"We need to have grounds like Plymouth Parkway and Elburton Villa have and we don't.

"To their credit, a number of Saturday clubs did try and meet the requirements set for them last summer, but not enough.

"Grassroots football in Plymouth has been in decline for some years, due to a number of factors.

"Chief among them are the change of people's working arrangements, poor facilities at our grounds and other social pressures.

"We've also lost a number of clubs and, therefore, footballers to the county leagues – either side of the Tamar – which is in a healthy state.

"It's definitely sad to have lose the Premier Division but, in reality, we were left with no choice."

The make-up of the 2009/10 scene in Plymouth sees Saturday with two senior leagues – Division One and Division Two – each with 14 teams.

And also a new Division Three, which will have 10 sides, who will play each other three times and be classed as an intermediate division.

Sundays are down to two leagues; a merging of last year's divisions one and two, into new a new Division One, with Division Three now formed into Division Two."

For the second season in a row Borough face the Cornwall Junior Cup holders in a cup competition. Last season it was Portreath in the Cornwall Senior Cup, this season it is ECPL newcomers St Dennis in the ECPL League Cup.

Bere Alston v Lifton
Bodmin Town v Edgcumbe
Bude Town v Camelford
Elburton Villa v Lanreath
Liskeard Atheltic v Launceston
Morwenstow v Biscovey
Nanpean Rovers v Probus
Plymstock United v Plymouth Parkway
Polperro v St Stephen
Roche v Holsworthy
St Columb Major v Torpoint Athletic
St Dominick v Callington Town
St Stephens Borough v St Dennis
Sticker v St Blazey
Tavistock v Saltash United
Wadebridge Town v Millbrook

The kick offs will be 3pm during the first part of the season and the latter with the winter kick offs being 2.30pm.

Torpoints Ricky Cardew has been co-opted on to the management committee replacing Callington Towns Andy Long.

LEAGUE FIXTURES will be announced once Cornwall Senior Cup, FA Cup and FA Vase draws are known.

St Stephens Borough are looking for a club linesman to run the line at our East Cornwall Premier League Division One matches home & away during the coming season.

If interested please contact club secretary John Parker on 07815 484606 or e mail him on jparker1966@googlemail.com

The club announce the new management team for next season.Visit the Borough Diary.

Players are reminded that this Friday will be the end of season players meal including the presentation of the man of the match award for the season. The meal will take place at The Ploughboy 7.30pm.

Borough's finished their first season in senior football with a victory over Camelford. A brace from Stuart Fort, a goal from Jamie Manuel and the first goal of the season for Nathan Holliday and Steve Brown ensured the 5-3 victory. Borough had to travel without regular centre halfs Alistair Sinclair and Will Swales due to injuries and then had to play the whole of the second half without Max Parfitt due to injury.

The victory means Borough finish fourth in the league only two points behind Bude in second place.

Borough's hopes of gaining promotion to the East Cornwall Premier League were dashed last night as they went down 2-0 away to league champions Parkway. Borough travelled without captain Jamie Manuel and top goal scorer Dave Wilkinson after the league gave the wrong fixture date out. Borough also lost Players Player Will Swales within the first 5 mintues through a hamstring injury. It has to be said that Borough put up a great team performance against the best team in the league. We are left to wonder what would have happended if Borough had put in the same performance last night in recent matches and whether they would have already secured second spot?

Borough now travel to camelford for the last game of the season hoping to finish their first season in senior football with a win. The squad will need to be confirmed on the day as there are injury concerns to Alistair Sinclair and it seems unlikely Will Swales will be fit.

Borough face league champions Plymouth Parkway tomorrow night in a match which they have to win if they are to go into the final game of the season against Camelford still with a chance of coming second and getting promotion.

Borough will have to show a significant improvement in their performance of recent weeks if they are to stand any chance of beating Parkway who have only lost 2 games all season. 'On our day we are capable of beating any team, which we showed by beating St.Blazey and I'm confidence that if all the players put in the commitment and performance I know they can, we can get the three points we need. At present we are just lacking a bit of self confidence and belief in ourselves and tomorrow's match is our chance to turn that around' explained manager Steve Brown.

Borough will be without top goal scorer Dave Wilkinson and there are doubts over Jamie Manuel's inclusion who needs to confirm whether he has been able to get time off work. The squad to face Parkway will be from: Greene, Swales, Manuel, Bishop, Holliday, Sinclair, Wright, Hosking, Philp, Parfitt, Clark, Haste, Fort, Newton, Ticehurst, Miles.

Players are to meet at 6.15pm at the leisure centre or 6.30pm at Bolitho Park 6.30pm for the 7.30pm kick off. Players are to inform the managers if they intend to travel straight to the ground.

Borough's game against Plymouth Parkway has just been changed to this Wednesday evening (7.30pm KO) and NOT Tuesday as the club was told only four days ago.

Borough go down 4-3 away to Callington. Callington had three penalty decisions go their way which have put a big dent in Borough's promotion hopes. Borough are displaced from the second spot they have held for 6 months as Elburton leapfrog Bude following their 3-2 victory over them to go second.

Borough face Callington Town tomorrow in a must win match if they are to stay in the promotion spot. The other crucial match ofthe wekend is the match between Bude and Elburton. Borough will be hoping for an Elburton win or a draw.

Borough will have a full squad tomorrow with the exception of Dave Miles. Nathan Holliday and Max Parfitt are both eligable to play following suspension. The squad will be; Greene, Holliday, Bishop, Swales, Sinclair, Manuel, Parfitt, Philp, Clark, Wright, Hosking, Newton, Ticehurst, Fort, Haste, Wilkinson.

The fixture with Plymouth Parkway has now been confirmed as Tuesday 12th May kick off 7.30pm.

With Bude getting beaten 6-2 by Parkway yesterday it means that Borough are a point ahead with equal games played now and are back in the driving seat. Next week match against Callington will be a must win game as Parkway face tough matches against Roche and Elburton both of whom are convinced they can still get the second spot.

As confirmed earlir Borough's match away to Callington will be a 1pm kick off with players and officials to meet at 11.45am on Saturday or 12noon at the pitch if players are travelling straight to the ground. Players must inform the managers if they intend to go straight to the pitch.

Borough are awaiting formal confirmation but it seems likely that their next match away to Callington on the 9th May will kick off at 1.00pm. This is because Callington first team have a match at 3.00pm on the same day.

Borough were knocked out of the supplementary cup last night going down 5-1 (6-1) to Saltash United. Andy Wright scored Borough's only go from the penalty spot.

Team news update. It looks extremely unlikely that Tom Clark will be available for tonights match at Kimberley due to work commitments. However David Miles is now available and is added to the squad.

The timetabled match between Borough and Parkway on the 6th May has been postponed. This is because the Supplementary Cup final is on the 7th May. A date for the game has yet to be confirmed.

With Bude, Elburton and Roche all winning at the weekend the chase for second spot is hotting up. Bude are now a point behind Borough with a game in hand. The game in hand is against Parkway so Borough will be hoping Parkway do not take their foot of the gas now they are crowned champions. All Borough can now do is concentrate on winning their remaining three matches and hope Bude slip up.

Meanwhile Borough have the cup to take their mind of the league. The second leg against Saltash is this Tuesday evening at Kimberley. Borough have to overturn a 1-0 scoreline if they are to meet Parkway in the final on the 7th May. Borough welcome back Tom Clark, Nathan Holliday and Steve Newton who missed the mid week trip to St.Dominick. They will hopefully have Paul Frost available who put in an excellent performance on Wednesday night.

The full squad to face Saltash include, Greene, Holliday, Bishop, Manuel, Swales, Sinclair, Wright, Hosking, Ticehurst, Frost, Newton, Haste, Wilkinson, Fort, Clark

The points were shared last night at St.Dominick. St.Dominick took a first half lead as the ball was bundled into the net on 15 mintues. The second half saw Borough come back into the game and on 75 mintues Marc Hosking scored with a excellent strike from the right hand side of the penalty area. Whether this is viewed as a point gained or two points dropped will ultimately depend on the results of the remainif three matches and how Bude fair in their fixtures.

Bude kept up their persuit of second spot beating Holsworthy last night 5-1. Borough have 52 points and have 3 games left and Bude have 48 points and have 5 games remaining. It looks like it is going to go to the wire but all Borough can do is concentrate on winning the remaining games and hope Bude drop points.

Borough face a tough league match away to St.Dominick on Wednesday as they look to keep the pressure on Bude and the rest of the chasing pack. St.Dominick's form has improved significantly over recent weeks and Borough know they will have to be on top form. With four league games remaining Borough know that only three points will do on Wednesday. Borough will be without center midfield pairing Ben Philp and Tom Clark and will be without Dave Miles (work), Nathan Holliday (suspended) and Max Parfitt (Suspended). Borough do however welcome back Sam Ticehurst and Paul Frost and will have Dean Blagdon available on the bench should they need him.

The squad to face St.Dominick will be from Greene, Bishop, Manuel, Swales, Sinclair, Wright, Newton, Hosking, Tichurst, Frost, Wilkinson, Haste, Fort, Blagdon

Players and officials are to meet at 5.15pm on Wednesay or be at the pitch for 5.30pm (Please let the management know if players are intended to travel straight to the pitch)

Below are the results from todays matches. Roche did Borough a big favour by beating Elburton Villa to ensure they are still ten points behind with only a single game in hand now.

Holsworthy 1 Nanpean Rovers 0
Plymstock United 4 St Columb Major 1
Roche 2 Elburton Villa 1
St Dominick 3 Lifton 2

Players are reminded that training will be held at 6.30pm at Walfelton tomorrow night!!

Borough held Saltash United at bay for 89 minutes in the first leg of the Supplementary Cup semi Final at Saltmill, conceeding a vital away goal with a minute left on the clock.

Borough did themselves proud against one of the best teams in the Premier League. They now have all to play for in the second leg at Kimberley on Tuesday 28th April.

Borough host Saltash United Reserves tomorrow night (kick off 7.45pm) in the first leg of the Semi-final of the Supplementary Cup. The match will be Borough's first Saltash Derby.

Borough will face the match without youngsters Dave Miles and Sam Ticehurst who both have a match for Saltash Youth and Max Parfitt who is suspended. The squad will be Greene, Bishop, Holliday, Manuel, Sinclair, Swales, Wright, Philp, Clark, Hosking, Newton, Haste, Wilkinson, Fort

Without a game this weekend all eyes were on the results of the chasing pack and the results couldn't have been kinder to Borough with third, fourth and the fifth place teams all dropping points.

The league today confirmed the dates for the Supplementary Cup semi-final between Borough and Saltash United Reserves:

Players are advised that there is NO GAME this weekend. Players are to report between 6.30pm - 6.45pm next Wednesday.

Borough had to come from behind to secure the vital victory over Napean Rovers. Second half goals from Dave Wilkinson and Ben Philp ensured all three points as Borough look to secure promotion.

The race for second spot is hotting up with four or five teams still convinced they can grab that all important second spot. Borough have four games remaining and have a maximum 63 points available. Bude win all their remaining 8 fixtures and they will end up on 65 points. However there are still many matches to play with Bude still to play Elburton twice and tricky fixtures against Roche, Lifton and Parkway. Borough need to rediscover their form to ensure they continue to keep the pressure on the chasing pack and hope the results go their way.

Borough will face Saltash United in the Supplementary Cup semi-final. Saltash beat Tavistock 5-0 last night to ensure the first ever derby between the two Saltash clubs. The fixture will be played over two legs during April.

Six clubs have officialy applied to join the ECPL for next season. Other applicants are expected although these can be accepted up to the AGM

Please note that the Duchy League champions will automatically be promoted provided their facilities are accepted by the league.

Notice to all Players. With the clocks going forward this weekend and with evening fixtures likely throughout April it has been decided not to continue training on Thursday evening at Saltmill. This is with immediate effect, as mentioned after the match on Saturday, so there will be no training this Thursday.

Borough dropped three vital points in the promotion race against Polperro who on paper, should have been one of the easier places to travel to in the six match run. Borough put in a poor performance against an improved Polperro team who clearly wanted the three points more than the Borough players. A goal each half ensured a 2-0 victory for Polperro.

With only five games remaining Borough will need to show more determination and passion in those matches if they want to compete in the ECPL Premier Division next season.

The squad for tomorrows fixture at Polperro has been revised as it has been confirmed that Max Parfitt is unfit to be selected as is Sam Ticehurst.

Borough travel to Polperro this weekend looking to get all three points to keep the chasing pack at bay. Both Roche and Lifton dropped valuable points last weekend in their pursuit of Borough.

Borough travel to Polperro without Tom Clark but welcome back Dave Miles and Sam Ticehurst to the squad. The only other doubt is Max Parfitt who failed to recover in time for last weeks trip to St.Blazey. It looks more likely that Parfitt will be ready for next weeks home fixture against Nanpean rather than this weekends game but a decision will be made on Friday.

The squad to travel to Polperro is Greene, Holliday, Bishop, Swales, Sinclair, Manuel, Hosking, Wright, Philp, Ticehurst, Miles, Newton, Wilkinson, Haste, Fort, Parfitt

Bere Alston United 2 St Stephen 1
Biscovey 0 Tavistock 3
Probus 1 Bodmin Town 4
Saltash United 5 Morwenstow 1
Sticker 0 Wadebridge Town 0

Elburton Villa 5 Holsworthy 0
Lifton 0 Camelford 1
Nanpean Rovers 0 Bude Town 9
Roche 1 Polperro 2
St Blazey 0 St Stephens Borough 2
St Columb Major 2 Plymstock United 4

Borough road their luck in the first half against a strong Blazey team fielding first team strickers but got the break they wanted when Alex Haste scored on 30 minutes from close range. The second half saw Borough turn on the class and dominated the second period for most of the time. Ben Philp sealed the victory on 60 minutes when he shot from 30 yards out.

Having dropped valuable points to Lifton and Roche and with Bude defeating Parkway, this weekends game is a massive fixture for Borough who need all three points to stay ahead of the pack.

Borough will travel with a full squad as they welcome back Marc Hosking and Ben Philp to the squad. The only doubt is over Max Parfitt who looked doubtful at the beginning of the week but will wait to see if there is any reaction following training last night.

Full squad is Greene, Bishop, Holliday, Manuel, Swales, Sinclair, Parfitt, Wright, Miles, Philp, Clark, Hosking, Wilkinson, Newton, Haste, Fort, Ticehurst

Borough shared the points with Roche as the match ended in a one all draw. The result means Borough failed to pull away further from the promotion pack but Roche don't gain any ground on Borough either.

Borough had the better of the first half with Stuart Fort latching onto an Andy Wright cross on 35 minutes to open the scoring from close range. Dave Greene made a couple of excellent saves to deny Roche. The second half saw Roche draw level within 6 minutes of the restart as Borough failed to deal with a cross. Both teams were chasing the victory but it was Borough who had the better chances with Andy Wright, Dave Wilkinson, Stuart Fort and Tom Clark all having good chances to put Borough ahead. It was Roche who welcomed the final whistle more than Borough. Borough now need to get back to winning ways away to St.Blazey next weekend.

Having dropped three points to Lifton this weekends fixture against third place Roche has even greater importance. Roche are nine points behind Borough but with two games in hand this is a classic six pointer. Borough welcome back Dave Greene, David Miles and Steve Newton to the squad but will be without Ben Philp and Marc Hosking.

Borough let the lead slip twice in a 4-2 defeat away to Lifton. Borough had the better of the first half and should have gone into the interval a goal up when Andy Wright put Borough ahead but with less than 30 seconds remaining Lifton pulled a goal back. The second half again saw Borough start the better team and when ahead again with a goal from Stuart Fort. Borough were then made to pay for some defensive errors and some indiscipline as they concened three goals to a Lifton tema who seems more up for the match in the last thirty minutes.

Borough make the trip to 9th place Lifton this weekend knowing this match will not be as easy as the league table may predict. Lifton have only played 13 matches and with their games in hand could potentially be in third place if they win all their outstanding fixtures. Lifton have also just made it into the Devon Senior Cup final so are sure to be a strong side.

Borough go into the match without first choice keeper Dave Greene who will be replaced by Tom Hemmett. Borough will also be without Dave Miles (hamstring) and Steve Newton (away). The squad to face Lifton will be: Hemmett, Bishop, Manuel, Swales, Sinclair, Holliday, Wright, Parfitt, Clark, Hosking, Philp, Wilkinson, Fort, Ticehurst, Haste.

Borough made it seven league wins in a row after an excellent victory over Bude Town. Borough were made to work very hard for a one all draw at Bude and expected a close competitive game which is what they got. The first half belonged to Borough who played the better football and it looked like they would ake a 2-0 lead into the interval with goals from Andy Wright and Dave Wilkinson but with 48 minutes on the clock Bude got one back. The second half was more even with both teams having opportunities to score Borough again Borough scored 2 to Bude's single goal winning 4-2.

The win keeps Borough in second place and with tough fixtures coming up against Lifton (away) and Roche (home) in the next two weeks the three points were a must.

Borough have a key home match against Bude Town this Saturday. While Borough are currently in second place and 12 points clear of them Bude have three games in hand and both teams are desperate for all 3 points to stay in the promotion race.

Borough welcome back Ben Philp, Alex Haste and Steve Newton to the squad who all missed last weeks trip to St.Columb. Borough will however be without Dave Miles and Tom Clark.

The squad for the fixture will be, Greene, Holliday, Bishop, Manuel, Sinclair, Swales, Parfitt, Wright, Philp, Hosking, Wilkinson, Fort, Haste, Ticehurst, Newton

The rearranged fixture with Roche on the 7th March which was then cancelled has now been changed again so Borough are now going to be playing Roche on the 7th March at home. The fixture list has been amended again!!

The ECPL have just informed us that the change of fixture against Roche on the 7th March was in fact an error. We will have to wait to see what the rearranged fixture will be.

21st March - Polperro Football Club - Away - KO 2.30pm (this replaces the St.Dominick fixture)

Borough travelled to St.Columb expecting a tough match and with a much depleted squad and a heavy pitch to play on they certainly got what they were expecting. Borough weren't at their best but went into the interval a goal up thanks to a Marc Hosking corner which seemed to by pass all the defenders and attackers and find its way into the back of the net. The second half Borough extended their league when Max Parfitt crossed for Andy Wright to head home. Not a great performance by Borough but its been 2 months since they have played on grass and the three points keep them in second place.

Supplementary Cup: St.Stephens Borough v Saltash/Camelford/Tavistock and Bude Town v Plymouth Parkway

Borough return to league action this weekend with an away trip to St.Columb. The last league fixture for Borough was six weeks ago so Borough will be keen to have the opportunity to get some league points.

Borough will be without Ben Philp, David Miles and Alex Haste for the trip. The availability of Tom Clark will also not be known until later today.

The squad to face St.Columb will be Greene, Holliday, Bishop, Parfitt, Manuel, Swales, Sinclair, Wright, Clark, Hosking, Newton, Wilkinson, Fort, Ticehurst

Borough progressed to the semi final of the Supplementary Cup after beating Plymstock 5-2. borough were 4-1 at the interval thanks to goals Andy Wright, Dave Miles, Stuart Fort and the best of the match Marc Hoskings. The second half was more even with both teams getting on the score sheet, Dave Wilkinson scoring Borough's fifth. Borough will now have to wait to see who they draw in the semi final.

It looks like yet again the weather is going to disrupt the fixture list this weekend. However as always it is highly likely that Borough's fixture against Plymstock will be on due to the excellent playing surface at Saltmill. As long as the pitch is not covered in snow or frozen solid it will be game on.

Borough welcome back to the squad Dave Greene, Ben Philp and Max Parfitt so should have a full squad at their disposal to face Plymstock in the Supplementary Cup. The only doubt is Alex Haste who is still not fully recovered from a groin strain and will more than likely be rested for another week. The game will be played to a finish tomorrow with extra time and penalities if needed.

The full squad is, Greene, Holliday, Manuel, Swales, Bishop, Parfitt, Sinclair, Wright, Miles, Philp, Clark, Hoskings, Ticehurst, Newton, Fort, Wilkinson.

Borough now have a full fixture list for February due to the added fixture on the 21st February with a home fixture to Bude.

Players are reminded that training will take place as always tomorrow night 8pm-9pm at Saltmill.

Borough were knocked out of the fourth round of the Cornwall Senior Cup going down to Callington 5-1 in front of a large crowd (150+). Borough needed to be at their best to get anything from this game but on the day, despite the lack of several key players, just did not perform well enough. Borough conceeded an early goal but drew level from the goal of the game from Dave Wilkinson. However some sloppy play in which Borough gave the ball away ensured Callington went into the break 3-1 up. Callington found the net twice in the second half and but for some excellent saves from Tom Hemmett it could have been more.

Despite the defeat Borough can be proud of their performance in the senior cup this year beating three higher ranked clubs. The run has also meant some much needed revenue for the club. Another positive for Borough was the return of Alistair Sinclair you played his first 20 minutes of the season following his ankle injury in the pre-season friendly against Cullompton in August.

Borough have no fixture next saturday and are back in cup action the following week against Plymstock in the Supplementary cup.

The league results went Boroughs way this weekend with Roche and Bude drawing one each and St.Blazey going down to Holsworthy 4-2.

With the weather forecast predicting more rain it seems likely that Boroughs match against Callington will be one of the few fixtures to be played this weekend which will surely mean an large turn out. The attendance against St.Blazey was 150 so it will be going some to better that but who knows.

It is Boroughs final training session tonight ahead of the big match so it is vital that there is a good turnout. The details of the final squad will be announced after training to ensure there are no additional injuries.

Bodmin Town 1 Saltash United 3
Lanreath 3 Probus 1
Sticker 5 Bere Alston United 1
Tavistock 1 St Stephen 3
Torpoint Athletic 1 Launceston 1
Wadebridge Town 2 Morwenstow 0

Camelford 0 St Columb Major 0
Holsworthy v Elburton Villa (Postponed)
Nanpean Rovers 0 Lifton 3
Roche v Polperro (Postponed)
St Dominick 0 Plymouth Parkway 8

Training will take place on Thursday as usual at 8.00 pm at Saltmill. All players are required to attend, due to the importance of Saturdays Cup tie.

Borough will be without several important players for their Cornwall Senior Cup tie against Callington. Dave Green is away, whilst Ben Philp is still recovering from his severely broken nose. Also missing is influential young centre back Max Parfitt, who has spent much of the New Year in hospital with a serious condition. Max is now home, and Im sure the players will join with the management in wishing him a speedy recovery. On the upside, they welcome back Alex Haste and Dean Blagdon. and also have Tom Hemmett back between the sticks, where he has previously performed with merit. New signing Matt Sleep will also be available for inclusion in the squad.

A very welcome face, back at training for the first time this season was Alistair Sinclair and although he is not yet ready to fully resume his Borough career, he is on his way back.

Its not just Borough who have been left without a game recently as news from north of the border is that the club's ex-secretary's trip to watch Pollok was in vain as the game was called off virtually as he got there!

Borough have just been informed by the league that due to Bude having several players involved in a Cornwall Youth match this weekend that the game against Bude has been cancelled. This means Borough will have no fixture this weekend.

Borough's next match will be against Callington in the Cornwall Senior cup on the 24th January.

Bere Alston United v Sticker (Postponed)
Biscovey 0 Torpoint Athletic 5
Lanreath 1 Morwenstow 5
Liskeard Athletic v Tavistock (Postponed)
St Stephen 4 Probus 1

Callington Town v Holsworthy (Postponed)
Lifton v Camelford (Postponed)
Nanpean Rovers v Bude Town (Postponed)
Plymouth Parkway 4 Roche 1
Polperro 0 St Dominick 1
St Blazey v St Stephens Borough (Postponed)

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