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Trowbridge Town 
2 - 2
 Chelmsford City

League (Southern League - South Eastern Zone)
Saturday, August 23rd, 1958
Att. 2,706
3:00 PM Kick-off

Scorers: Ron Jackson, Edward Murphy


Trowbridge entertained Chelmsford City in the first ever Southern League encounter at Frome Road. New Player-Manager John Henderson led his team on to the field watched by civic dignitaries and within 15 mins Trowbridge were leading 2-0 with goals by Eddie Murphy and Ron Jackson (penalty). The penalty was awarded for a foul on centre-forward Vic Lambden, Chelmsford fought their way back into the game to finally draw 2-2 The game was watched by just over 2,700 spectators.

Report from a programme published 20 years later.


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