NEW SIGNING Charlie Wilson scored four goals on his debut as Wellington cruised into the second round of the Somerset Premier Cup with a 7-0 home win over Middlezoy Rovers last night (Wed).

Manager Richard Cherry made three changes to the side which beat Paulton Rovers 2-0 on Saturday.

Young keeper Charlie Hawkings came in for the unwell Jake Viney, Wilson – who most recently played for Axminster Town – was out wide in place of Nathan Byrne, and Jake Mawford replaced the dual-registered Phil Mendonca who has joined Willand Rovers.

The Tangerines got off to a flying start with two goals in the opening 12 minutes. They went ahead when Middlezoy keeper Ashley Hutchings parried the ball out for Rohan Poulsom to drive home his second goal in two games.

Four minutes later, it was 2-0 as Wilson caught Hutchings off his line and scored with a stunning lob from fully 40 yards.

To their credit, Middlezoy, of the South West Peninsula League, refused to lie down and they gave the hosts a couple of scares without being able to reduce the arrears before the break.

But Wellington were rampant in the second half, scoring five times without reply. Sub Josh Baker made it 3-0 with a superb header after 53 minutes and, ten minutes later, great work from another sub, Sam Bryant, left Wilson with a simple tap-in.

Shortly afterwards, Wilson completed his hat-trick with a second audacious goal, his cross dropping in at the far post.

Bryant hit the post with a low drive before Wellington wrapped it up with a pair of late strikes. Wilson made it six – and four for him – with another close-range finish before Mark Cornish headed home in stoppage time to complete the scoring.

There was even time for a late appearance by Rob Hall, who came on in goal for Hawkings after being out injured for two years.

The result will boost the Tangerines’ confidence as they return to league action on Saturday with a home game against Shepton Mallet.

Wellington: Charlie Hawkings, Connor Noble, Jason Quick, Mark Cornish, Sam Gleeson, Jake Mawford, Sam Towler, Sam Pashen, Charlie Wilson, Rohan Poulsom, Jake Quick. Substitutes: Josh Baker, Sam Bryant, Jack Bryant, Tom Stone, Rob Hall (all used).