Hungerford Town chairman says club is at 'edge of a financial precipice'

Hungerford Town chairman Cris Bowden issued a statement this week saying the club is "now at the edge of a financial precipice". He said "difficult, but necessary decisions" would be needed to secure its future, and appealed for financial support and sponsorship. He also invited supporters to an open Q&A in the Members' Bar after Saturday 7 November's home game with Worcester Raiders. Hungerford won that match 2-0 in front of 353.

On the touchline, two Step 4 clubs lost their managers. Aylesbury United confirmed that Paul Batchelor had left his position as first-team manager. After ending league leaders Winslow United's 12-match unbeaten run on Wednesday 4 November, they led 3-1 against Haringey Borough in Division One Central on Saturday 7 November before being pegged back to a draw. Haringey's Gabriel scored from a penalty and a header to rescue the point. Winslow bounced back that afternoon with a 3-0 win, Harry Scott scoring twice and Ty Deacon once.

At Bristol Manor Farm, Will Justin tendered his resignation following Saturday's fixture against Willand Rovers, which Willand won 2-0. Director of Football Chris Holland thanked him. Willand also announced midfielder Preston Hopwood from Street FC. At Melksham Town, chairman Adam Young wrote to supporters of a "battle" and said results needed to improve. His side then beat Falmouth Town 2-1 on Saturday 7 November, with Hallett heading the winner and Sam Jepson saving a stoppage-time penalty.

In Division One South, Weymouth won 5-0 at Slimbridge on Saturday 7 November. Fan-cam footage from the club's channels credits Toby Holmes with a hat-trick. Earlier, on Tuesday 3 November, they beat Willand 3-0 at home. The club also announced that it has bought back the land around the Bob Lucas Stadium after 18 years, with chairman Ralph Ricardo saying the aim is a full-size 3G pitch.

At Step 4's top end, Dorchester Town won 4-0 at Bishops Cleeve on Tuesday 3 November, a different scorer for each goal. Then, on Saturday 7 November, they lost 2-1 at Westbury United. Ethan Taylor opened the scoring on 52 minutes. Jenson Wakefield equalised and Ben Starr's low ball went in off the keeper for Westbury's winner.