Clevedon 71 Imperial 12
11th January 2026
Clevedon won this double-header in emphatic style, scoring eleven tries and converting eight of them.
Please Note:
The Pitchero match overview highlights shows 12 tries scored (60 points) and 9 conversions (18 points); 60 + 18 = 78 which means that either the final score is wrong (it's not!) or the pitchside stenographer got bemused by the prolific try scoring and got trigger happy on his phone!
Either way, it was revenge for last season's double-header loss and it must seem like Imperial failed to play, which they certainly didn't.
Several times they got a sniff of the tryline and kept battering away. They eventually scored either end of the second half and they definitely deserved to, given the amount grunting and boshing that was going on!
There were six tries from Clevedons' wingers with Tom Wills edging Alfie Harrison 4-2. It was yet another fine example of Clevedon's all round attacking style with a new year centre partnership of Maton and Egerton, providing the chances.
The pack kept the lively Imperial eight under control with Captain Jack Crew being award the MOTM award for his committed and devasting all round game. He received a Thatchers MOTM goodie bag for his troubles.
All in all, an impressive first game of 2026 on a pitch that was in remarkable condition despite the efforts of storm Goretti.
Clevedon will be keeping a keen eye out for their next cup opponents.
The Saxons, also at home, played Old Sulians 1st XV and lost by 7 but still gained two bonus points. By all accounts, it was a close affair with Clevedon getting the try bonus from a penalty try in the 77th minute!
Next week, Clevedon are away to Oldfield and the Saxons are away to Winscombe.
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