After two wins in seven goal thrillers in the past two weeks, Chard had to settle for a blank scoreline and a point in a game in which they did everything but put the ball in the net.

The first quarter hour was evenly balanced with neither side producing any real threat to the other's goal but, as the first half wore on, the pressure on the home D steadily increased. Chard's front three of Reuben Willis, George Criddle and Joel Handscomb began creating lots of chances, ably assisted by Gary Wheaton from left half, while clearances by Bridgwater's beleaguered defence were frequently picked off by George Parris, Ollie Bartlett and Flynn Bowie with the ball being swiftly returned to the danger area. The home side's keeper was kept busy with blocks and rushes from his line as Bridgwater's goal led a charmed life.

Chard's dominance continued into the second half with the same pattern of lots of pressure and play in and around the home D but still the breakthrough score remained elusive. With ten minutes remaining, a goalmouth scramble saw the ball in the net only for the goal to be ruled out, the umpire's whistle having been blown seconds before to award a penalty flick. Wheaton took responsibility for taking the flick but his tame effort was easily saved.

Chard's keeper Luke Bradshaw had hardly been called into action in the first half and had been even less involved in the second until the final few minutes when a rare Bridgwater attack broke through Chard's otherwise secure defence. Bradshaw was alert to the shot and saved well from close range to ensure Chard were not robbed at the death.

The game marked the debut for the Club of Phil Hunt.