Five games into the new season and Lyme Regis are still looking for their first win in the Premier Division of the Devon and Exeter League.
The latest setback was a 3-0 reverse against near neighbours Colyton who currently head the table.
Taking charge of The Seasiders was Tim Edwards who has moved up to replace Stefan Taylor who stood down last week after five years with the club.
Lyme started the game strongly with Mattie Loader-Mouland hitting the post twice with efforts while at the other Declan Ellis pulled off a couple of fine saves to keep the scores level.
Lyme were very unlucky to go behind just before the break when a clearance in the box from Cian Murdy cannoned off the hand of Connor Tate and from the penalty spot Colyton went in front.
The visitors looked more assertive after the break and a long ball over the top set up their second goal.
They continued in control from that point and sealed the points and completed the league double over Lyme with a close-range third goal before the end.
In-form striker Callum Somers got two of the Colyton goals and the third came from Will Grimwood.
Lyme Regis Reserves were narrow 1-0 winners at Cranbrook United in Division Six Brown but it took a display of hard work, grit and determination to achieve the win.
The final scoreline is confusing as there were plenty of chances for both sides with Lyme’s Ali Kamara and Josh Axbey in the thick of the action.
The visitors were also indebted to goalkeeper Bogden Tudor who was always competent and produced one top-class save in the first half to keep Cranbrook out.
The decisive moment came late in the first half with Conor Newns, Axbey and Kamara all involved before Aidan McLennan guided a neat header into the net.
The Man of the Match Award went to Axbey for his tireless work out wide where he was a constant threat to the Cranbrook defence.
Lyme Regis Rovers made it two wins on the bounce when they won 1-0 at Ilminster Town A in Division Two of the Perry Street League.
The goal came from Jacob England.
This Saturday (September 19), Lyme Regis are home to South Zeal United and the Reserves are at Cranbrook Town.
Both games start at 3pm.
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