BRIDPORT 1

BITTON 2

MARK Salter struck his 499th senior goal in his career but could not stop Bridport slipping to a 2-1 defeat at home to Bitton in the Toolstation Western Premier Division.

The away side had taken a 2-0 lead through Josh Egan but the Bees earned a penalty in the 69th minute, which Salter tucked in the rebound from.

Kameron Andrews almost put the home side ahead in the first minute with a great volley from 25 yards but his effort hit the crossbar.

Egan first put the Bees behind in the 18th minute with a great free-kick, and despite chances from Salter and Richard Hebditch, Bridport could not find a route back in.

Three minutes into the second half, Egan struck once more after getting through and slotting past Hutchings to leave Bridport with a hill to climb.

Salter gave them hope with his goal when a handball gave Bridport a penalty, Salter stepped up and saw his effort saved but he tucked in the rebound.

Salter had a great late opportunity to equaliser after good work from Andrews but the Bees could not find another goal.

Bridport host Clevedon Town tomorrow (3pm).

The Bees now sit 12th in the table with 41 points, five behind Clevedon Town in 11th.

Bees: Hutchings, Andrews, Bailey, McGrath, Sweet, Symes, Martin (Latas 65), Butcher (Condliffe 80), Thomas, Salter, Hebditch. Subs not used: Peach, Hill, Rutter

Attendance: 74