A Huish Park regular returning to take centre stage on Saturday as we welcome Elliott Swallow to the ground as our match day referee.

Swallow has officiated the Glovers 12 times in his career – in fact, only Wealdstone and Woking (both 13) – have seen him more often than the Glovers.

Most recently, during the home game against Braintree in the 24/25 season, you know the one where Brett McGavin latched on to a through ball from Dylan Morgan and wrapped the game up late on, the 3-1 win, that one? Yeah, you remember.

Four Yeovil players got booked that day, McGavin himself, Morgan Williams, Ed James and Michael Smith.

Here’s an odd quirk, he’s given us two penalties – but one of them kind of didn’t happen.

He awarded us a spot kick away at King’s Lynn – despatched by Dale Gorman, but Joe Quigley missed one in a game against Dover during the behind-closed-doors season which would go on to be stricken from the records when Dover’s results were expunged.

He also took charge of memorable wins over Bath City and Torquay in the National League South.

Overall, 12 Glovers games have seen five wins, four draws and three defeats.

This season, he’s taken charge of 18 games across a range of competitions, dishing out 76 yellows, three reds and four penalties awarded.

Yeovil Town FC (First Team) v Alvechurch (First Team)
F.A. Challenge Trophy
Referee: Swallow, Elliott
Assistant Referee: Flynn, Daniel
Assistant Referee: Pilling, David
Fourth Official: Ouchene, Said

Yeovil Town have admitted a charge of ‘Mass Confrontation’ following the game against Hartlepool United in December.

Following the full time whistle of the match there was some… shenanigans… involving just about everyone on both sides which spilled into the tunnel and was all round unpleasant.

Both sides were charged with Mass Confrontation and both sides admitted the charges; Hartlepool were slapped to the tune of £1000, the Glovers £800.

Furthermore both Jermaine Francis and Morgan Williams appealed their red cards on the grounds of ‘Clearly Excessive’, both were dismissed, and both players missed three games.

You may remember some rather unruly scenes where a specatator jumped the barrier and made a charge for the players – the Gloverscast has been in touch with both Hartlepool United and Cleveland Police on the matter, but have not received an adequate response from either regarding the matter. No notice that the person involved was found, charged, evicted, anything… which isn’t really up to standard.

Here are the full transcripts from the monthly list of FA Charges:

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Yeovil Town FC

Hartlepool United FC vs Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
06 December 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, Yeovil Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Yeovil Town FC admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£800 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hartlepool United FC

Hartlepool United FC vs Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
06 December 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Hartlepool United FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£1,000 fine

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WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Morgan Williams, Yeovil Town FC

Hartlepool United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
06 December 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jermaine Francis, Hartlepool United FC

Hartlepool United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
06 December 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Yeovil Town fans can now buy tickets for the upcoming away day to Southend United on Saturday 28th February – 3pm kick off.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Yeovil fans will be situated in the NF section of the ‘North Bank’ – Southend have designated this as their HerGameToo fixture and as such, tickets have been reduced to just £15 for Adult fans and cheaper than that for concessions

 

This is another account-based purchase and tickets will be delivered as an E-Ticket – if you have any questions the contact is the Ticket Office hotline telephone number:  03444 770077

Tickets purchased over the telephone are subject to a £1.50 per transaction booking fee.

Access to Roots Hall for away supporters is via Fairfax Drive.

Away supporters can access the ground through turnstiles 13-16.

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Tickets are also on sale for the following Yeovil Town Away Games

BRACKLEY TOWN – SATURDAY JANUARY 17TH – CLICK HERE

ALTRINCHAM – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH – CLICK HERE

BOREHAM WOOD – WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11TH – CLICK HERE

Yeovil Town fans can now buy their tickets for the away end at Brackley Town on SATURDAY 17th JANUARY

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

It’s a fairly easy process, which is always appreciated, select your tickets on the right hand side – you have the option to include a Match Day Programme too – and then click ‘Place your order’ towards the top of the page.

Then go through the options, pay your money and await your email confirmation and ticket.

They do have plenty of information below,

THIS IS A SEGREGATED GAMEAny away supporters purchasing home end tickets will have their tickets cancelled.Any away supporters found in the home sections on the day will be ejected.

We look forward to welcoming supporters to St James Park for Brackley Town v Yeovil Town FC

IMPORTANT DETAILS. PLEASE READ.

PRICES

Stage 1 Prices: ONLINE ONLY (Available from now up to kick-off)

Adults – £18

Concession* – £13

Under 18 – £8

Under 16 – FREE (Available when purchased with full paying adult ticket – Maximum of 4) **

Under 14 – £3.00 ***

Stage 2 Prices: Ticket office in person. (Available from 12pm to kick-off on match day) 

Adults – £20

Concession* – £15

Under 18 – £10

Under 16 – £2 (Available when purchased with full paying adult ticket – Maximum of 4) **

Under 14 – £5.00 ***

*Concessions are 65+, Students, NHS, Police, Fire and Armed Forces
**U16’s need to have registered for their FREE ticket.

***Under 14s will not be allowed through turnstile unless accompanied by an adult.

ALL SUPPORTERS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO BAG SEARCHES AND RANDOM TICKET CLASSIFICATION CHECKS

The following articles must not be brought within the Ground – knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, alcohol, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Ground.

All persons seeking entrance to the Ground acknowledge the Club’s right to search any person entering the ground and to refuse entry to or eject from the Ground any person refusing to submit to such a search.

All Under 14s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

If leaving the ground whilst a game is in play, there is no guarantee of re-entry.

Brackley Town FC ground regulations which have to be adhered to can be read HERE

YOU ARE REMINDED

Following our title-winning season we will be playing in the National League.  For next season this brings a number of changes to the way that the club must operate.  In particular, as a National League club, it is unlawful for spectators to be in possession of alcohol or for alcohol to be consumed in view of the game.  This applies to all first team games at St James Park including pre-season fixtures and cup games.

Alcohol will continue to be sold in The Venue and at several outlets around the ground from where the game cannot be viewed.  Work is in hand to provide these facilities for home and away supporters along with additional outlets for food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Venue and catering outlets are open before games (from 12pm on Saturdays and 6pm in midweek) so that supporters can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat pre-match.

The law governing the sale and consumption of alcohol in Premier League, EFL and National League (Step 1) football grounds is as below:

Under the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 (as amended), the following are offences for which a person can be arrested by a police officer and conviction could result in a Banning Order being made:

Attempting to enter the Ground or being inside the Ground whilst drunk;

Being in possession of any intoxicating liquor … when entering the Ground or in a public area of the Ground from which the event can be directly viewed.

Limited car parking is available at the ground:

• On the day cost will be £3.50 cash or card
• If a disabled bay is required, this must be booked in advance and is at no charge

A trio of Yeovil Town representatives in a duo of Team of the Weeks.

The Non League Paper have decided that McMidfield is the way to go, (alongside former YTFC trialist Teo Kurtaran) whilst Brett McGavin’s goal also gets into the Enterprise Sponsors’ team of the week too.

Morgan Williams also makes that team, in the heart of the defence.

Luke, Brett and Morgan – nice work!