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British Gas Business Youth Challenge Cup

Merthyr Tydfil became the first winners of the BGB Youth Challenge Cup when they beat Corby Town 2-1 in an entertaining Final at Cirencester Town's Corinium Stadium. The first half was end to end with Corby arguably having the better chances but both goals remained intact. Merthyr looked the stronger side in the second period and opened up a two goal lead but battling Corby pulled one back with about seven minutes remaining and almost scrambled an equaliser just before the final whistle. The impressive Trophy, together with medals for both sets of players and the Match Officials, was presented by League Director Mrs Judi Moore.

Play-off Finals

Premier Division – Runners-up Team Bath earned promotion to Conference South when top scorer Sean Canham broke Halesowen Town hearts in the penultimate minute of a tight Final. After a cagey first half the home side took the lead just five minutes into the second period but nine minutes later Halesowen levelled from the penalty spot.

Division One Midlands - Runners-up Leamington took a 17th minute lead in front of a bumper gate of 1634, but Stourbridge, who had finished 9 points behind their opponents, equalised three minutes later. The match went into extra time and with just three minutes remaining Stourbridge clinched their place in the Premier Division..

Division One South & West – A goal after 34 minutes was enough to send Oxford City, who had finished fourth in the table, into the Premier Division at the expense of fifth placed Uxbridge.

Manager Andy Clement and skipper Leigh Rumbold receive the South & West Championship Shield from League Chairman Ken Turner following Farnborough's final match against Uxbridge - Clement's last game in charge.