CLEVEDON gained the double over a gallant Thornbury side.

Thornbury created a number of early chances but as on numerous occasions this season failed to capitalise and the visitors came more into the game.

Katie Bridgeman gave a player of the match performance for Thornbury and Elaine Dreyton and Alison Parry-Jones were solid in defence with Becky Jones also contributing.

Clevedon scored what proved to be the only goal of the game after eight minutes and despite other chances, Sophie Wilkins and the home defence prevented any further goals.

Shelley Beurschgens and Tracey Jones along with Rachel Gardener tried to create openings for Thornbury but the elusive goal did not come.

Thornbury managed to find the net from a short corner but the shot was deemed high despite being deflected off a defenders stick.

Thornbury visit Old Bristolians 3rds on Saturday in another vital game.

Brunel Division Two Lodway 6 Thornbury 2nds 0

Table-topping Lodway made a whirlwind start, scoring twice in the first minutes against Thornbury.

Thornbury fielded former top keeper Annie Griffin in goal following a late withdrawal and she showed she had lost little of her ability in keeping the hungry home forwards at bay.

Chloe Mills, Charlotte Bye, Lily Exel and Lily Barton will have gained much from this game with the experienced Rose Fox, Mel Joseph, Dawn Blanchard and Sam Anderton all showing pleasing touches at times.

Sarah Brownhill and Rosie Hutchinson worked hard up front and Sarah Stewart was unlucky not to grab a consolation goal for Thornbury near the end of the game.

Emily Quinton was solid as usual at the back for Thornbury, who entertain BAC 2nds on Saturday at Castle School, 3.30pm.

Brunel Division Four Thornbury 3rds 1 Nailsea 2nds 3

A goal from Ella Clarke after pleasing play from Sarah Lally and Lauren Upham was the only thing Thornbury had to show for a committed performance.

Louise Quick made a number of fine saves for the home side whilst Lorna Thornton, Liz Jenkins and Sharon Wilson were effective in defence for Thornbury, who visit Avonmouth 2nds on Saturday for their next match.