WELTON Rovers produced another outstanding performance to beat Calne Town 2-1 at home in the first division of the Jewson Western League in mid-week, writes Bob Allard.

Persistent rain made conditions challenging from the outset, but after a competitive opening period Welton broke the deadlock on 18 minutes. Aaron Seviour found space and struck a powerful volley that Calne keeper Gordano Gigon could only parry. The slippery ball fell kindly for debutant Ben Snell, who reacted sharply to open his Welton account.

Calne responded almost immediately. A precise through ball from Charlie Warren split the Welton defence and found Harry Womersley, who finished confidently.

Despite the worsening conditions, both sides continued to play with ambition. Will Ford forced Gigon into a good save from distance, while at the other end Kegan Smart broke through but dragged his effort wide.

Just before the interval, Welton regained the lead. A superb long pass from Chris Pile released Snell, who controlled well before unleashing a stunning strike that flew beyond Gigon to make it 2–1.

Welton began the second half on the front foot, with Lewis Russell firing over first time and Seviour scooping a close‑range effort narrowly wide. Calne threatened from a corner, Owen Jones heading over, before Snell again went close—driving into the box and hitting the side netting.

Welton continued to press for a third. Russell flashed a dangerous ball across the six‑yard box, which Calne only half‑cleared to Snell, whose volley shaved the outside of the post. Rob Hobbs then tried his luck with a 20‑yard strike that fizzed just wide.

However, Welton still had one final scare to negotiate. A fierce Calne effort was parried by keeper Will Hunter, the ball slipping from his grasp and rolling towards the line. Hunter recovered superbly, gathering it just in time as Smart closed in.