Bath Primary Schools' Football Association

Bath Primary Schools' FA representative side secured a 4-3 victory over Gosport & Fareham in their first ever fixture against district opposition. The Bath Chronicle-sponsored team got off to a great start against their opponents from Hampshire at the University of Bath.

It took just five minutes for the impressive Lewis Hunt (Weston All Saints Primary) to give Bath the lead after Joseph Symonds (Southdown Primary) had set him up.

Symonds was unfortunate to see his fine effort hit the post but another goal was inevitable.

Ernie Peibst (Corsham Primary) drove forward from midfield to make it 2-0 and then Richard Watkins (Chandag Junior) crossed for Hunt to score the third from close range.

The second half saw a rejuvenated Gosport & Fareham pull one back thanks to a fine strike past goalkeeper Sam Butler (St Phillip's).

The visitors scored another after Richard Watkins brought down a player in the area.

That acted as a wake-up call for Bath who subsequently won a penalty themselves, which Peibst converted with ease.

Gosport & Fareham scored again late on to set-up an exciting finish but Bath were worthy winners.

Coach Tim Kirk said: "The football played in the first half was especially impressive considering the short amount of time the boys have known each other.

"We want to expose them to the highest standard of football possible and have lined up friendly fixtures against various academies, the first being against Bristol City Academy Under 11."