Wanderers were missing both Andy Corless and Anthony Prior through injury for the visit of Woodley Hammers Reserves, in what was an important clash in the race for third place.

A late SOS to Matthew Elliott, saw him drafted in at centre back to make his first appearance of the season.  Chris Hillsdon started at right back, with Jamie Ryall on the left wing.

In their second colours of red, Wanderers started fairly brightly.  With then minutes played, Tom Soane set up strike partner Richard Scott, who saw his shot parried away by the goalkeeper.

The Wokingham defence looked to be holding firm in the opening stages, with Mark Timms tested only once.  A dipping shot from twenty yards was well tipped over by the Wanderers 'keeper.

Midway through the half, Wanderers took the lead.  A move along the right wing saw Ian Griffiths find Scott, who laid off to Tom Soane.  The angle didn't favour Soane, but he delivered a powerful shot into the bottom left corner of the net.

The lead wasn't to last long though.  A lapse in concentration from a throw-in, and a ball across the six yard box was lashed high into Timms' net.

Wanderers could well have trailed at the break, but Timms bravely dived at the Woodley forward's feet as it looked like he was past the Wokingham stopper.

The half time whistle saw Chris Hillsdon play no further part in the match.  An ankle injury proved too much, and Lewis Trusty came on to replace him.

Trusty's introduction also saw a change in formation, to a 4-3-3, with Tom Soane pushing onto the right side, and Jamie Ryall dropping in to right back.

The second half was disappointing for Wanderers, as the previous night's excesses took their toll.

On the hour mark, Clint Falcus unfortunately slipped and let in the Woodley forward.  Timms was quickly off his line, and although he blocked the initial shot, the ball was put into an empty net from a tight angle.  It was harsh on Falcus, who was one of Wanderers' better performers in this game.

With twenty five minutes remaining 2-1 became 3-1.  Trusty won a header in the midfield, but with the Wanderers' defence so high up, it only served to play in the Woodley forward.  As Timms advanced from his line, the ball was slipped under him and into the net.

Minutes later and the match was wrapped up.  A low cross from the Woodley right was powered beyond Timms, for a goal quite similar to the visitors' first.

Wokingham did have two chances to get a consolation goal.  First Scott saw and effort saved, then Darren Wakley was also denied after great set up from Ian Griffiths.

This was a day to forget for Wanderers, who will look to gain some positives from their remaining games, to take into next season.

TEAM: Mark Timms, Chris Hillsdon, Clint Falcus, Matthew Elliott, Phil Soane, Ian Griffiths, Dave Griffiths, Darren Wakley, Jamie Ryall, Richard Scott, Tom Soane.

SUB: Lewis Trusty (for Hillsdon).