Minehead AFC 1-3 Winscombe (Half-Time: 0-0)
Minehead suffered their fourth consecutive defeat of the season against Winscombe.
Having previously beaten Winscombe on the first day of the season, The Blues were hopeful of a league double but had to settle for a 3-1 loss after a goalless first half.
Minehead's teenage striker Fin Haran had the first opportunity to break the deadlock, dribbling past three Winscombe defenders only to see the ball hit the post.
The windy conditions and hard pitch made it difficult for both teams to control the ball, with Winscombe applying consistent pressure on Minehead's defence throughout the first half.
Despite this, Minehead managed several attempts on goal, with Sam Jackson's shot being saved by Winscombe keeper Regan D'Arcy and Olly Prescott's effort being tipped onto the crossbar.
The second half began with hope for The Blues, who were set to play with the wind at their backs.
However, this optimism was short-lived, with Winscombe's Sebastian Williams opening the scoring four minutes in with a well-placed header.
Guy Burns brought Minehead level soon after, firing a right-footed shot into the net from a pass by Haran.
However, Williams continued to be a threat for Keynsham, regaining their lead with a powerful shot after outmuscling the Blues defence.
As Minehead's play became increasingly disjointed, Keynsham's Robert Harraway sealed the victory with a curling free-kick from just outside the box, leaving Minehead with no time to respond.
Despite the defeat, Minehead can take some solace from the fact that all four teams that have beaten them this season are currently among the top seven clubs in the league table, including Winscombe.
Their line-up on the day consisted of Greg Turner, Bertie Harvey-Larmar, Toby Morris, Louis Burge, JJ Knight, Will Singleton-Voss, Jackson, Andy Hall, Burns, Haran, and Olly Prescott.
All three substitutes, Toby Waghorn, Felix Faun, and Luke Bloys, were utilised during the match.
Haran was named the man of the match for his efforts.
The Blues will be eager to break their losing streak when they face Keynsham Town Reserves at home in their next match.
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