Town’s U23s returned to the top of Professional Development League Two South after a 1-0 victory over previous leaders Bristol City at the Robins High Performance Centre this afternoon with Matt Ward scoring the decisive goal.

Ward used his pace to get behind the home side’s backline in the 33rd minute before shooting into the roof of the net.

Tawanda Chirewa might have made it 2-0 late on but shot wide on the break, while the home side came close late on during a goalmouth scramble.

The Town youngsters, who have now won nine of their last 10, return to the top, two points head of Bristol City but with the Robins having a game in hand. The top two go through to the end-of-season play-offs.

Notably, centre-half Elkan Baggott, who has recently been captaining the side, was left out of the squad, presumably with an eye on potential involvement in Saturday’s first-team game at Rotherham. The Blues included an unnamed trialist in their XI.

Town: Ridd, Agbaje, Stewart (Kabongolo 40), Armin, Trialist, Alexander (c), Humphreys, Ward, Chirewa, Hughes, Simpson (Buabo 73). Unused: Williamson, Siziba, Nwabueze.

Photo: Matchday Images

Veggie added 14:14 - Apr 12 It's all Mark Ashton's fault
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Pessimist added 14:28 - Apr 12 Yeah Veggie, it is!
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blues1 added 15:12 - Apr 12 Veggie/pessimist. Please explain ur rather strange comments. Can only assume its some kind of irony or sarcasm?
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beachcomber added 18:06 - Apr 12 Thanks to Bristol City for streaming this match. Humphreys and Alexander bossed the midfield, Chirewa was selfish when he could have passed the ball and missed good chances as a result, the (unnamed) trialist was impressive and Ward took his chance well. An accomplished performance and well-deserved table-toppers. Two matches to go - it is totally in their hands now if they want to make the play-offs.

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Shineyblueknives added 19:25 - Apr 12 Any idea's on who the unnamed trialist was?
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ringwoodblue added 19:44 - Apr 12 A good win and I look forward to seeing Baggott on Saturday.
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NITFC added 21:11 - Apr 12 Blues1 - I suspect it's because Bristol City fans hate Mark Ashton
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abandon_hope1978 added 17:08 - Apr 13 Something isn't right…….. 4 months ago Simpson starting and scoring for Swindon. Now he's in U23's, not scoring regularly and subbed today (unless it was an injury) in a top of table clash. Is he finished at Town ????
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