From the first whistle Bury Town went on the attack and returning fans favourite Ollie Hughes wasted no time in getting in on the action in this local derby at Dellwood Avenue, the home of Felixstowe & Walton United
After 4 minutes Hughes broke down the wing and got to the edge of the box before his cross into the box hit the arm of Charlie Warren and Joe Hood stepped up to fire Bury in front from the spot, squeezing the ball past Robinson in the home goal.
Felixstowe went on the offensive on 8 minutes and Callum Harrison hit a low shot with power from distance but Bury ‘keeper Charlie Woods made the save. On 16 minutes Bury broke forward and Darren Mills picked up the ball, he lifted his shot over the ‘keeper but the ball went just too high as it hit the top of the net.
Another swift attack from Bury on 22 minutes saw Mills get into the box but a good save from Callum Robinson denied the Bury man his goal. On 32 minutes Charlie Warren created a chance for Felixstowe when he went on a run down the wing and turned inside to shoot with power from distance but a superb save from Charlie Woods kept Bury in front.
On 37 minutes Callum Harrison worked the ball down the wing and to the edge of the box before Joe White stepped in to clear the ball out for a corner with a good challenge. From the corner kick Harry Knock headed over the bar.
Darren Mills fought hard to win the ball back for Bury on 41 minutes and went on to the edge of the box and his shot was saved well by Callum Robinson.
Half Time: Felixstowe & Walton Utd 0 Bury Town 1
The Blues added to their goal tally early in the second half when 5 minutes after the re-start Darren Mills chased a long high ball then squeezed himself between two defenders to win the ball and go on to double Bury’s lead with an excellent finish.
On 52 minutes Felixstowe won a free kick which Callum Harrison sent flying towards the top corner but another superb save from Charlie Woods got the ball clear. On 59 minutes Darren Mills won the ball back for Bury in midfield and tried to turn provider as he put a cross into the box looking for Charley Barker, but the defence managed to get the ball clear from danger.
Zak Brown had a great chance to half the deficit for Felixstowe on 61 minutes when his shot from point blank range was again blocked by an outstanding save from Charlie Woods.
Bury were awarded another penalty on 80 minutes when Charlie Warren gave away another spot kick, this time for a shove in the back on Charley Barker. Joe Hood stepped up again but this time Callum Robinson guessed right as Hood tried to steer the ball inside the post and Robinson made the save and collected the rebound.
Felixstowe finished the game strong and pulled a goal back on 90 minutes with George Clarke sneaking in between the defence and scoring a scrappy goal to get his name on the score sheet, but it was Bury who took a worthy win at the final whistle as they saw out the remaining 5 minutes injury time with ease.
Full Time: Felixstowe & Walton Utd 1 Bury Town 2
The David Longman Man of the Match: Darren Mills
Match Rating: 4
Attendance: 404