Brixham pay tribute to Steve Carpenter; St Blazey win 6-1, plus more

Brixham offered condolences to the family and friends of Steve Carpenter, who has died. The club described the former Torquay United, STC, Hele Rovers, Brixham Villa and Brixham United player as widely respected within local football, and as "a wonderful bloke who had a positive influence on all who knew him". On Saturday 7 November, Brixham beat Brislington 4-1 at Wall Park in front of 134 supporters, with captain Ryan Beattie named man of the match.

The heaviest league scoreline of the week came at Blaise Park, where St Blazey beat Sidmouth Town 6-1 on Saturday 7 November. Kai Burrell scored a hat-trick, took his tally to 20 goals in all competitions and, according to the club, now leads the league's scoring charts. Sidmouth's Billy Rouse called it a heavy defeat and said: "Credit to Dan and Blazey."

Portishead Town edged past Street on Saturday for their twelfth straight win in all competitions. James Walker kept another clean sheet, highlighted by a vital second-half save while the match was still goalless. Walker was also named the club's October Player of the Month, having kept four clean sheets in six appearances. Newquay beat Wells City on the same day, with Cam Turner, Jack Bray-Evans and Callum McOnie named as scorers, and manager Shaun Middleton reflected on a sixth consecutive league clean sheet.

Bovey Tracey celebrated Saturday's fixture against Bridgwater United as a massive win, without confirming the final scoreline. Josh Webber had earlier been named Bovey Tracey's October Player of the Month. Bridgwater United had beaten Buckland Athletic 2-1 in the Les Phillips Cup on Tuesday 3 November, with Ryan Smith scoring a late consolation for the visitors. Bridgwater United also announced Steve Redman as vice-chairman. A supporter for over 50 years, he said he hoped to "put the club back in the heart of the community".

The FA Vase third-round draw was made on Monday 2 November, with ties due on Saturday 28 November. Portishead Town are at home to Hallen, St Blazey host Bovey Tracey, Buckland Athletic go to Elburton Villa and Bridgwater United are away at Downton. Portishead Town said it was only the second time the club had reached this stage.

Torpoint Athletic hosted Shepton Mallet on Saturday, while Saltash United entertained Buckland Athletic. Dylan Holgate took the Saltash player of the match award, and Finn Wilkes was presented with his October Player of the Month award before kick-off.