Paulton repeated their last round feat, coming from two goals down to win. Rovers looked bright in the first fifteen minutes without getting any end product, despite a wide header from Mario Mateus.

They were undone as Josh Parsons opened the scoring for Swindon Supermarine on 21 minutes after Ryan Campbell’s cross field found Connor Thompson and he was on hand to turn in.

It was 2–0 on 33 minutes as Campbell’s cross from the left was superbly headed in by the the lively Parsons.

Rovers slowly got in the game and pulled one back on 42 minutes, as Joe Chandler headed in from Dale Evans’ cross on the right.

Immediately afterwards, it should have been 2–2 as Joe Guest’s flick-on found Joe Hilliard looking certain to score – but he hit the side netting.

There was a sound half-time team talk, and what a difference from the off.

It was level on 52 minutes after Mateus crossed from the left and was driven home by Guest.

Three minutes later, Josh Morgan Williams began a move from the midfield as his through ball was cut out by Ryan Wood, who trod on the ball. Jack Ball latched on and hit a fine shot past Josh Hill in the home goal.

Chandler, Captain Josh Ford, James Byrne and Sam Hedges put in a sound defence and Parsons and his team mates were snuffed out of any revival. The importance of subs, Andy Elcock, Dave Sims and Josh Cann, added to the impetus.

Keeper, Hannah, commanded his area and saved easily from Campbell and substitute, George Kellow.

Man of the Match, Morgan Williams, turned and hit a fierce drive narrowly past the post.

This was a brilliant performance from John Rendell’s squad, with fans waiting to hear who Rovers will be drawn against in the fourth qualifying round.

Scorers – Paulton Rovers: Joe Chandler 43, Joe Guest 52, Jack Ball 55. Supermarine: Josh Parsons 21, 33.

Star Man of the Match: Josh Morgan Williams (Paulton Rovers).

The first team were at home on Tuesday to Frome Town in the Bigfreebet.com.Southern League Challenge Cup Round One (see www.mnrjournal.co.uk from Wednesday for report).

This Saturday, they travel to Salisbury for the first round of the Buildbase FA Trophy, kick-off at 3 p.m., then next Tuesday, the side are at Portishead Town for the Somerset Premier Cup First Round, kick-off at 7.45 p.m.

The U18s lost 5–0 last Thursday to a strong Bristol Manor Farm side and are away to Clevedon Town on Monday, 9th October, kick-off at 7.45 p.m.

The Sunday XI are home to London Road this Sunday, 8th October, kick-off at 10.30 a.m. Last Sunday’s match was postponed.

Tony Walsh