Brixham AFC progress to Western League Play-Off Final

Brixham AFC proved too strong for Barnstaple on a balmy night in South Devon, booking a place in the Jewson Western League Play-Off Final at Clevedon Town on Saturday.

The Fishermen have been outstanding all season, finishing third in the table and with a League Cup Final to enjoy against champions Portishead Town on May 11.

Before that, Brixham will travel to Clevedon this weekend, taking on the side that finished second for a right to play Southern League football next season.

Barnstaple won 3-2 at Wall Park over the Easter weekend but the North Devon visitors were struck by two goals in the space of three minutes midway through the first half, and Brixham completed an impressive 3-0 victory with a curling free-kick from Kieran Parkin.

There was a tantalising prospect of a South Devon derby in the final, as Buckland Athletic made the long trip to Clevedon, but the Bucks conceded twice in the opening 11 minutes to give themselves a mountain to climb.

A penalty from Ryan Bush early in the second half gave Buckland hope but Clevedon notched a third to book their place in the showpiece event.

Pictures from Ali McPhee, MiraclePR