BRACKNELL TOWN made the perfect start to 2023 by thumping five past Hartley Wintney in the league in the Southern League Premier South.
The Robins ensured that they stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches with another emphatic victory.
Bracknell got off to a fine start when George Knight put them ahead after 14 minutes.
After a quiet spell in the match, Bracknell ensured that they pulled ahead into a comfortable lead before the break with two more strikes.
Gary Abisougn made it two in the 42nd minute and in the third minute of added time, Ben Harris extended the advantage to make it 3-0.
The hosts continued their excellent display throughout the second-half and Daniel Bayliss’ 49th minute goal put the game beyond doubt.
Liam Tack rounded off the scoring to make it 5-0 with just under 15 minutes left to play.
The result means that Bracknell are in fifth position on 36 points from 19 matches after a superb run of form.
The Robins have a chance to push even higher in the table with three games in hand on Poole Town in fourth who are only ahead by four points.
Next up for Bracknell is an away trip to Chesham United who are in third.
Co-manager Jamie McClurg said: “A very focused, strong performance all round from the squad. Goals and assists shared around including two home debut goalscorers. Six points over the
Christmas period and a clean sheet. Great to see our Robins support at the start of 2023.”
Co-manager Carl Withers added: “The perfect start to 2023 for us today (Monday) with three points and a clean sheet setting the tone from the first minute. Strong game for both debutants with both grabbing a goal each and lastly thank you to the loyal Robins fans who once again were in full voice.”
Bracknell Town: Eacott, Dean, Burden, Hollis, Bayliss (c), Lodge, Abisogun, Knight, Harris, Tack, Grant
Subs: Sanders, English, Platt, Herbert
Goals: Knight 14’, Abisogun 42’, Harris 45+3’, Bayliss 49’, Tack 77’
