Uxbridge secured a 2-1 victory over Bath City on Saturday, moving to the top of the Southern Premier South standings and handing Bath their first defeat of the season. The match, played at Bath City’s home ground, was decided by a dramatic 94th-minute goal from substitute Liam Prior-Tack.
Bath City initially took the lead in the 34th minute when Scott Wilson capitalized on a corner delivered by James Morton, marking Morton's 100th club appearance. Wilson’s close-range finish gave the hosts an advantage they maintained into halftime. Bath frequently threatened from set-pieces throughout the first half, with Kieran Parselle clearing a header off the line and Ollie Chamberlain firing a shot just over the crossbar.
Uxbridge responded in the second half, creating multiple chances despite Bath’s strong defensive efforts. Francis Amartey found an equalizer in the 72nd minute after a defensive header fell to him, allowing him to slot a shot between Parselle’s legs, leveling the score. Both sides continued to press, with Bath’s George Moore making crucial interventions to deny Uxbridge on several occasions.
In the closing stages, Uxbridge substitute Prior-Tack missed a clear opportunity but ultimately became the hero in stoppage time. Jake Coomes set up Ollie McCoy on the left flank, whose initial shot was saved by Bath’s goalkeeper Harvey Wiles-Richards. McCoy quickly played the rebound across the goal to Prior-Tack, who side-footed the ball into the net, securing the win for Uxbridge.
The victory puts Danny Edwards’ Uxbridge side atop the table with 13 points from their first 15 available, a strong start for the campaign. Following the match, Edwards described the result as “phenomenal” and emphasized the significance of winning at a challenging venue. Bath City, meanwhile, experienced their first loss after an unbeaten run to start the season but remain competitive in the league standings.
The tightly contested fixture highlighted the resilience and tactical responsiveness of both teams, with Uxbridge demonstrating the ability to capitalize in critical moments to claim all three points.