Minehead AFC 8-1 Keynsham Town Reserves (Half-Time: 4-1)
Minehead AFC's Toby Waghorn scored five goals as they romped to victory over Keynsham Town Reserves.
Heading into the game, the Blues were aware of their precarious position in the league and began the match with determination despite missing five regular starters.
Waghorn was a constant threat, nearly scoring twice within the first seven minutes.
However, it was Guy Burns who opened the scoring with a perfectly executed free-kick from 20 yards.
Despite this, Keynsham's captain, James Shipman, equalised soon after, pouncing on a rebound after a long-range shot.
Minehead responded quickly, with Waghorn scoring twice and then completing his hat-trick before the break to give them a 4-1 lead at half-time.
The second half saw Minehead dominate, with Waghorn adding two more to his tally.
Joseph Bakali-Loughton turned a free-kick into his own net, adding to Keynsham's woes.
Waghorn's fifth goal was a spectacular solo effort, dribbling past five defenders before slotting home.
His performance leaves him as the division’s current top scorer.
Minehead’s manager, Craig Carr, introduced fresh legs throughout the second half, maintaining their attacking momentum.
Keynsham continued to fight, but were unable to make a significant impact.
Their day was further marred by a red card for substitute Alex Hodges.
Minehead's victory provides them with a much-needed morale boost, with Waghorn unsurprisingly named man of the match after becoming the first Blues player since 1998 to score five goals for the first team in a single match.
They will now focus on their Somerset County League Cup first round tie against Wrington Redhill.
The two teams are evenly matched, with Wrington Redhill sitting just one point above Minehead in the league table.
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