Minehead's Waghorn scores four against Burnham in 5-0 win

Minehead's Toby Waghorn scored four goals as his side triumphed over Burnham United.

The Blues dominated play, avenging last month's 3-2 defeat by putting five past their opponents without reply.

The win came after Burnham's striker, Curtis Bradshaw, missed an early chance to put the team ahead, shooting over from 25 yards out.

Minehead midfielder Matty Ronan also missed out on an early goal, with his long-range shot going just wide.

However, it was Minehead who struck first in the 18th minute.

Fin Harran crossed the ball to Waghorn, who volleyed it past Burnham's keeper, Ashton Bates.

Shortly after, Waghorn nearly made it a brace, but Bates managed to deflect his shot for a corner.

The Blues continued to put pressure on Burnham, nearly scoring again with a dangerous cross from Will Singleton-Voss that Burnham's Morgan Sealey headed against his own post.

Minehead's persistence paid off just after the half-hour mark when Waghorn scored his second goal, finding the top corner of the net after Olly Prescott had dispossessed a Burnham defender.

Guy Burns then intercepted a free kick from Burnham, beat a defender, and scored, putting him within six goals of becoming Minehead’s fourth-highest goal-scorer of all time.

One minute before the half-time whistle, Andy Hall dribbled past two opponents before laying off a perfect pass to Burns, who selflessly set up Waghorn for a tap-in to complete his hat-trick.

With the game already decided, Minehead eased off in the second half, but Waghorn continued his goal spree, scoring his fourth after a Ronan through ball.

Waghorn and Ronan were then substituted, and their replacements, Sam Jackson and Declan Green, helped maintain control of the game for the remaining 20 minutes.

Minehead's goalkeeper, Greg Turner, made a superb save in the closing minutes, tipping a fierce shot over the bar to secure a clean sheet.

The match ended with Minehead having full control of the game and Greg Turner making a superb save in the closing minutes, tipping a fierce shot over the bar.

Toby Waghorn was named the man of the match for his outstanding performance and has now scored nine goals in his last two home games.

Minehead are set to face Burnham United again on Saturday, October 4, this time in the Somerset Senior Cup.