A crowd of 1550 saw Bury Town crowned champions of the Zamaretto League Midland Division thanks to a first half hat trick by Kieran Leabon.
Bury pushed forward from the first whistle and the visiting keeper was soon in action saving from Chris Henderson and Sam Nunn.
It came as no surprise when Bury went ahead after only ten minutes when Leabon reacted first to a long throw by Russell Short to beat the keeper at the near post.
Callum Kearns twice came close with an effort that went across the face of goal and another that was cleared off the line
But a second goal for Bury was not long coming as in the 17th minute Leabon latched onto a through ball by Lee Reed to beat the on rushing keeper with a well judged lob.
Sam Reed then had a good effort well saved following a fine move as Bury continued to dominate.
Marlow then had their best spell of the match, but despite having more possession, they were unable to create a clear cut chance.
Bury then made the game safe on the half hour when Henderson put Leabon through on goal and his shot went under Gavin Lane for Bury's third.
Bury were in total control, but in the 42nd minute keeper Marcus Garnham was forced into a flying save to tip over a fierce drive by Leigh Mason.
Half Time: Bury Town 3 Marlow 0
Bury continued to dominate at the start of the second period and Lee Reed hit the top of the bar from the edge of the box. The same player was also denied by a great block by Lane from point blank range as Bury looked to further increase their lead.
Lane made another fine save from Henderson, and Bury created several half chances, but they were unable to increase their tally.
The final whistle sounded and hundreds invaded the pitch as Bury Town were crowned champions after a fantastic season, collecting 102 points and scoring 115 goals. Gavin Johnson and Tom Bullard collected the champions shield from Mr Brian McCarthy, Director of the Zamaretto League and the players did a lap of honour around Ram Meadow to thank the supporters for their fantastic support during the season.
We are the Champions!
Full Time: Bury Town 3 Marlow 0
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