MELKSHAM Town's return to action ended in disappointment as they were beaten at home by Bristol Manor Farm on New Year's Day.

Dan Kovacs was on target with his head for Melksham but Dave Clayton's men slipped to their fourth home defeat of the season in the Toolstation League Premier Division.

Clayton's men will be looking to bounce back when they host bottom-of-the-table Barnstaple Town this weekend.

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