Ross Langworthy came off the bench to score twice in the last six minutes, inspiring Bishop’s Cleeve to overturn a one-goal deficit and clinch a 2-1 victory against play-off rivals Winchester City.
Winchester initially took the lead with a perfectly executed corner, finished by Connor Whiteley into the top left corner. However, Langworthy’s decisive intervention changed the game. First, he lobbed a long ball beneath goalkeeper Tommy Scott, then positioned himself well inside the box to fire home the equalizer. Minutes later, a pass from Noah Rubio found Langworthy for the winner, putting Bishop’s Cleeve back in the play-off places.
Winchester’s Luke King was thwarted by a superb Lewis Clayton save, while Thomas Bragg hit the bar from a corner, intensifying the contest before Langworthy’s heroics.
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In other Southern League action, Hartpury secured their fifth consecutive win with a 1-0 home victory over Westbury United. Nathan Jenkins converted a sixth-minute chance from a goalkeeper’s long ball, boosting his team’s chances in the play-off race as Hartpury extended their unbeaten home run to nine games. Westbury threatened but were consistently denied by goalkeeper Seth Locke, who made crucial saves including a stoppage-time one-on-one block.
Evesham United earned a resilient 0-0 draw against Premier South play-off contenders Sholing, maintaining strong form with just one defeat in seven matches.
Slimbridge’s Hellenic League Premier Division title hopes suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to league leaders Worcester Raiders, who strengthened their hold at the top. Tuffley Rovers claimed a third straight win by beating Westfields 1-0 thanks to Jamie Creed’s early strike, though they remain ten points shy of a play-off spot with eight games remaining.
In a physical encounter, Cirencester Town’s play-off ambitions took a hit as they lost 2-1 at Worcester Raiders, who finished with nine men due to multiple dismissals. Adam Taylor opened the scoring for Raiders, George Peare equalized for Cirencester, but Cam Monteith secured the winner amid the intense contest.
Elsewhere, Cinderford Town’s positive run ended with a 2-1 defeat at Royal Wootton Bassett Town. Highworth Town won 2-0 against Longlevens, while Lydney Town boosted their survival campaign with a vital 2-0 victory over Fairford Town. Thornbury Town climbed out of the relegation zone with a 3-1 victory at Hereford Pegasus.
Cheltenham Saracens moved into Division One play-off contention with back-to-back wins, including a 2-0 success over Redditch Borough. Stonehouse Town secured a comprehensive 4-1 win at Thame United Reserves, and Shortwood United gained a crucial 1-0 win against Wellington.
Stonehouse advanced to the GFA Challenge Trophy semi-finals via penalties against Shortwood United, and Longlevens dispatched Cribbs 3-0 to reach the last four.
In the County League, Sharpness extended their lead to six points atop the table with a thrilling 3-2 win at Broadwell Amateurs. Meanwhile, second-placed Tewkesbury Town suffered their first league defeat since mid-September, falling 2-0 at Chalford.
Quedgeley Wanderers squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Bromley Heath United, and Frampton United booked their spot in the Les James League Cup final with a dominant 5-1 win over Ruardean Hill Rangers.
Northern Senior League Division One leaders Whaddon United remained top with a 6-0 rout of Falcons, while Dursley Town won 3-0 at Stonehouse Town Reserves.
In Division Two, Smiths Barometrics lead by five points after an emphatic 8-1 win over Fintan, featuring a hat-trick from Alex Mansell. Painswick, Viney St Swithins, and other teams recorded important wins in their respective battles.
In women’s football, FA Women’s National League Southern Premier leaders Watford comfortably beat Cheltenham Town 3-0, with early goals from Freda Ayisi and Maddie Perry, and a late strike from Lachante Paul.
Gloucester City suffered a 3-2 defeat at home against South West Women’s League Premier Division leaders Torquay United. Following the loss, Chris Hill stepped down as Gloucester City manager after five years in charge.
City of Gloucester and Cheltenham Civil Service advanced to the GFA Women’s Challenge Cup semi-finals, with convincing victories over Ellwood and Downend Flyers Reserves respectively.
In County League Women’s Division One, Bishop’s Cleeve’s Charley Sercombe shone with a late hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Southmead, while Bristol Brunel and Hartpury secured comfortable wins. Cheltenham Saracens also recorded a strong 4-0 victory against Longlevens.
Further down the divisions, Andoversford and Kingswood won their matches handsomely, keeping them well-positioned in Division Three.
This weekend’s results have reshaped league tables and intensified battles for promotion, play-off places, and survival across multiple leagues.