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Whitmore brace seals 4‑2 away win for Playwell United after Kingsbridge level
4‑2Kingsbridge Athletic vs Playwell United· 08 Aug 2026· Away
Sam Whitmore scored twice in the final quarter to put Playwell United 3-1 up at Kingsbridge Athletic, and Tom Calloway added a fourth in the 89th minute to seal a 4-2 away win in the Premier Division. It was a result that needed character to finish, and the lads found it.
Before kick-off, players, coaches and supporters joined together for a minute's silence in memory of lifelong club supporter Margaret Wilson. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Margaret's loved ones at this difficult time.
Before kick-off, players, coaches and supporters joined together for a minute's silence in memory of lifelong club supporter Margaret Wilson. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Margaret's loved ones at this difficult time.
Ashworth opens, Kingsbridge level
Dean Ashworth got Playwell United off to a bright start, converting a bottom-left half-volley in the fifth minute from a Luke Sherwood assist to make it 1-0. However, it didn't take long for Kingsbridge Athletic to draw level on 19 minutes, and the score remained the same until half-time.
Calloway comes on, Whitmore takes over
Following the break, manager Shaun Bennet was forced to make a change on 50 minutes, bringing on Tom Calloway in defence for the injured Marcus Brennan in a like-for-like swap, which saw him settle into the game well. The next significant moment came just after the hour when Liam Granger replaced Chris Maddox in midfield on 79 minutes, adding energy as the lads pushed for a second goal.
Three goals in seven minutes
Whitmore scored on 77 minutes, with the winger glancing home a header from another Sherwood assist to put Playwell 2-1 up. Six minutes later, he won and got up to convert the penalty himself, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 3-1.
Bennet's second tactical change came in the form of Ryan Alderton, who came on in defence for Danny Pryce in the same minute to steady things at the back and bring home three points.
Bennet's second tactical change came in the form of Ryan Alderton, who came on in defence for Danny Pryce in the same minute to steady things at the back and bring home three points.
Calloway strikes on 84 minutes
Kingsbridge, however, had other ideas and pulled one back through a set-piece goal in the 81st to make it 3-2, making the closing stages tighter than the lads would have wanted. But Calloway, 39 minutes after coming on, showed his teammates what he's worth by tapping in from a rebound off a Sherwood assist on 89 minutes to make it 4-2 and put the win beyond any doubt.
Neville returns from injury
Karl Neville, returning from injury, made a welcome return as a striker. The match also saw a yellow card for Playwell United in the second half, while Kingsbridge Athletic picked up two bookings across both halves.
Sherwood earns the award
Luke Sherwood was named Player of the Match. The defender won tackles consistently throughout, supported the attacking players at the right moments, and provided pinpoint assists for the first, third and fourth goals.
Bennet: the character was there when it mattered
Manager Shaun Bennet said, “That result is a brilliant reward for not giving up. We scored first, went in level at half-time, and then the lads kept going until they found a way through. Sam's brace and Tom's late goal showed what this group is capable of when they stay with the game. We created chances, and we took them when it counted, and that's what you need away from home in a game like this.”
Bringing it home to Mill Lane
Millbrook Town visit Mill Lane Stadium next Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off at 2:00 PM. After the lads dug in and finished strongly away from home, it would be great to see you there to watch them carry that into a home game. Come down, bring someone along, and get behind them.
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