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Scott Bartlett is the first Bath City manager to have previously played for the club in National League South. He made 10 appearances at the end of the 2009/10 season, the last as a substitute in the Promotional Final win over Woking. Boss.

Saturday was Jack Batten's first home league goal for seven years and two days. His previous was 12 March 2019, a 1-0 win over Hampton & Richmond Borough. Gap.

Scott Wilson made his 150th league appearance for the club in today's draw. He also scored his 46th in the competition for us, overtaking Cody Cooke and Andy Watkins to become our all-time leading National League South scorer. Super.

Charlie Binns is the 20th different goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet for City in National League South. Excludes a couple of brief stints for outfield players in goal (apologies Hoggy/Steve Jones/Jordan Tillson et al). Safe.

Last night was Dan Greenslade's 150th league appearance for Bath City. Marauding.

Last night saw Jack Batten make his 300th league appearance for Bath City. Landmark.

On this day in 1997 City won 5-4 at Halifax Town - their first away win of the season in all competitions. Graham Colbourne's 86th minute winner was his first goal for the club. Thriller.

Yesterday was Bath City's third league match of 2026. Bar the abandoned Covid season, it's the latest they've played it in a calendar year since 1962 - the year of the Big Freeze. Weather.

Jordan Alves has scored eight cup goals so far this season - the most in cups for City in a single campaign since Dave Gilroy in 2008/09. Gilroy scored 10 and, like Alves, that included a four goal salvo, his against Newport County in the Setanta Shield. Firing.

Yesterday was Bath City's first Somerset Premier (now Francis Hillier) Cup tie played on a Saturday since 28 February 1981. The Romans drew 3-3 with Clevedon at Twerton in the quarter-finals and needed two replays to overcome the Seasiders. Lengthy.

Jordan Alves has scored six goals in this season's Somerset Premier (now Francis Hillier) Cup. The most for a City player in a competition's campaign since Freegard's seven in 1989/90 - a year when the Romans won it. Glory.

The previous player to score four in a Somerset Premier (now Francis Hillier) Cup tie was 36 years previous to the day - John Freegard in an 8-0 success at home to Clevedon Town. Also in the quarter finals. Similarities.

Jordan Alves is the first Bath City player to score four in a competitive fixture since February 2015, when Nick McCootie netted four in a remarkable 7-4 league win over Farnborough. Quartet.

It was only the second penalty awarded at home under Darren Way. Brad Ash's effort at home to Hemel last March was saved. Parried.

Saturday was the first penalty City have scored at home for 516 days. It's their longest wait to score at home from the spot since 31 January 1987, when Paul Bodin netted v Runcorn, 812 days after Peter Aitken did v Barnet in November 1984. Overdue.

City have brought on a recognised substitute goalkeeper three times in their last 27 matches. They hadn't done it in their previous 879 when Owen Dunn replaced Paul Evans at HT in a Setanta Shield defeat at Newport County. Gloves.

Saturday was the first time City had beaten a side that started the day top of the table since January 2019 - the epic 3-2 success over Torquay United. They had lost their last eight against league leaders. Upset.

OTD 2018 Antoine Semenyo made his Bath City debut in a 2-0 win over Concord Rangers thanks to goals from Jack Batten and Jack Compton. He was subbed in the second half. Attendance 569. Progress.

Saturday was Luke Russe's 100th league appearance for Bath City. He's the only player to have started every game in all competitions this season. Consistency.

Jordan Alves scored City's final goal of 2025 and first of 2026. It replicates Scott Wilson scoring our final goal of 2024 and first of 2025. Tidy.