September 2026

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Rob Massey-Ellis will be the man who takes charge of the Glovers’ home game this Saturday against Boston United.

He’s certainly one of the busier officials, this is already his 9th match as the senior official, of the previous eight, only one has come in the National League, a 3-0 Sutton United win over Woking.

In eight games, he’s dished out 31 yellows, three reds and two penalties – both of which came in the same Premier League 2 game.

Incredibly, his Transfermarkt records have this as the 313th match of his refereeing career.

Seven times he’s refereed Yeovil games – the Glovers have won NONE of those.

But, we’ve only lost one! Yes, we’ve drawn six of the seven games looked after by Mr Massey-Ellis.

Most recently, he took charge of the 0-0 draw with Halifax at the back end of last season, Harvey Greenslade saw yellow that day.

He will be assisted by Samuel Fudge and Mark Senior with Steven Swan on fourth official duties.

Referee, Rob Massey-Ellis,
Pre Match Photoshoot with Referee Rob Massey-Ellis

Yeovil Town FC (First Team) v Boston United FC (First Team)
National League – Premier
Referee: Massey-Ellis, Robert
Assistant Referee: Fudge, Samuel
Assistant Referee: Senior, Mark
Fourth Official: Swan, Steven

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Yeovil Town’s youngsters have fallen at the first hurdle in the FA Youth Cup.

Defeat to Street’s Under 18s ends the FA adventure at the second qualifying round.

Yeovil were 4-1 down at half time, and it didn’t get much better after the break.

The Full Time score was 8-1 to the Street U18s – details of the Yeovil scorer has not been identified at time of writing.

Roy O’Brien’s Under 19s get their league season underway against Weston-super-Mare on October 7th.

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A thrilling encounter at Huish Park saw Yeovil Town and Worthing share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Here are Ian’s Five Conclusions…

We didn’t take our chances. There was some blistering football on display at HP. Both teams went toe to toe in a proper football match but I felt Yeovil had the better of the opportunities. Johl Powell had two good chances in the first half and I lost count at the amount of times Ryan Jones got into spaces where he is capable of doing damage. Just as the Glovers seemed to be on the verge of breaking the door down, Jos Barker- who made a big safe on the first minute – let a soft effort slip through his gloves and Worthing went ahead. Brett McGavin’s chaos theory free kick got the Glovers back level early in the second half, but Yeovil were unable to find the winner.

Johl Powell. Picture by Indy Pitman/Indy’s Visuals.

Johl Powell looked the part. After scoring three goals in two substitute appearances Johl Powell earned his starting spot and I felt he looked comfortable and confident. If you can be critical of his early performances you can maybe say he’s been too safe, but last night there were flicks, tricks and efforts at goal and a confidence that comes off the back of a nice scoring run.

We’re using the squad. One of these conclusions could have been around how we missed a certain box crasher in moments last night, but what were seeing is the quality in depth. While the subs didn’t necessarily make the desired impact last night, Hayden Muller, Johl Powell, Jack Kingdon and James Daly looked worthy of spots in the starting line up. Ben Radcliffe has been in and out. Spasov toiled while Ste Walker returns to fitness. Zain Westbrooke, Charlie Lennon and Mason Obeng were all utilised. Before the depth was a bit of an unknown but now we’re seeing contributions at a level that there is expectation.

Both teams left it out on the pitch. By the time the final whistle went both teams were flat out after an intense (and entertaining) match. Billy Rowley called it a good advert for the league and you’d have to agree. Even going in behind at half time, the supporters at Huish Park applauded and that appreciation was there at the end too. It was a tactical battle but one where both sides wanted to go for it and find the winner and in doing so, left open spaces which made for an entertaining match.

Photo by Tates Photography

The start has surpassed my expectations. The Green Day rule has been in effect at GCHQ and with September ending, the start to the season has been impressive. At the time of writing the Glovers sit in 6th after 11 games and everyone at the club has to be pleased with that. A new team, new relationships (not without it’s bumps in the road) and the team have put together some great results, some good performances and – you’d hope – we’re only going to get better. We’re just under a quarter through the season and it’s been a start to build on.

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Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley has said that being more clinical in front of goal was the only real improvement his side needed to make after their 1-1 draw at home to Worthing on Tuesday night.

The Glovers fell behind just before the half-hour mark when a tame effort from the visitors’ Razzaq Coleman De Graft from the edge of the box was spilled in to his own net by keeper Jos Barker, before a Brett McGavin free-kick which deflected off a Worthing player levelled the game early in the second half.

There were opportunities for both sides to have grabbed all three points after the equaliser with Johl Powell coming close to adding to his recent scoring streak at one end while defenders Ben Radcliffe and Jack Kingdon had to make heroic blocks at the other end to deny the visitors.

Speaking to BBC Somerset reporter Josh Perkins after the game, Rowley said: “I was just talking to Adam (Hinshelwood, the Worthing manager) and we both said the same thing, we both thought our side could have won it based on the chances we created. But, I think when I wake up tomorrow, I’ll probably think it is a good point, so there are mixed emotions.

“You sit on the bench so often and you say to the staff ‘We’re in a good spell here, we need to score’  and then one mistake and you’re 1-0 down and thinking ‘how’s that happened?’ It was almost like two middleweight boxers just swinging at each other for 90 minutes, you’re open for the knockout blow, but equally they are, and we’ve finished the game on points.

“I thought it was a great advert for the league. Both teams actually finished completely on empty. It was a good night of football.”

Brett McGavin is claiming that one. Picture courtesy of Indy Pitman/Indy’s Visuals.

Having fallen behind, Yeovil made the perfect start to the second half when McGavin fizzed a free-kick in to the box which deflected off Worthing defender Joe Cook on its way in to the net. The effort was on target, but widely credited as an own goal.

The manager said: “Brett’s probably one of the best ball strikers and set-piece takers I’ve ever seen in real life, some of the things he can do with both feet in training are an actual joke. I think he’ll probably feel that he should be getting more goals and assists from set-pieces. I know he gets a lot, but I think he would also feel he can do more because of how good his right foot is. I’m really pleased with him, though. It’s a great delivery and a nice start to the second half, it’s just a shame we couldn’t keep that going a little bit longer.”

Despite failing to pick up all three points, the Glovers retained their position in the National League play-offs as September draws to a close. Next up at Huish Park on Saturday are Boston United who were held to a 1-1 draw at FC Halifax Town on Tuesday.

Asked what he would like to improve, Rowley said: “I’m not sure there’s loads to improve, be a bit more clinical and we can finish this game with three or four goals but equally they could have scored a few as well. I think it’s more of the same, if we turn up and we’ve got a little bit more cutting edge to our attacking play and a little bit more conviction in our finishing, I expect us to score goals at home.

“I think our fans can see now that we’re trying to get the ball in the box more, we’re trying to run at people and we’re trying to play forward when we can. The idea is to come here and try to score a few goals on Saturday.”

Luke McCormick Update

Once again there was no place in the squad for club captain Luke McCormick who has not been involved in the Glovers’ last three matchday squads with Rowley repeatedly saying he is “unavailable for selection” due to an “internal matter.”

Before the interview with the boss closed on Tuesday night, there was a question about the midfielder’s situation:

Josh Perkins: Lastly from me, still no McCormick in the squad today. Is there any update on him at all?

Billy Rowley: No. Potentially, we’ll have an update for everyone on Saturday, but nothing else on that right now.

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Wing wizard Ryan Jones has said he is enjoying the freedom which he is getting in the Yeovil Town set-up at the start of the National League season.

The Welshman had been terrorising defences in the opening 11 matches of the season and had a number of moments where he showed trademark skill in the 1-1 home draw with Worthing on Tuesday night.

Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Josh Perkins after the match, Jones said: “The freedom I am playing with comes from the Gaffer (manager Billy Rowley) and the lads as well. The players know what I can do and what I bring, so they give me free rein to go and do whatever when I get the ball. My confidence is very high at the moment, when I’m running at people, things are coming off and stuff like that. I’m feeling good.

“This season I’ve played a new role in the system, swapping sides of the pitch and allowing me to come in on my left foot. It took me a couple of games to get used to that role, but I know what’s needed from me now, in and out of possession. So I’ll just stick to it and hopefully more things will come.

“Off the right I probably feel more comfortable. I mean, I can do both. I think the way that I play allows me to, even if I’m on the left, go outside or come inside, so it doesn’t really matter. But I definitely prefer being off the right.“

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Yeovil Town had to settle for point as they came from behind against newly-promoted Worthing at Huish Park on Tuesday night.

The Glovers created a number of inviting openings before going behind when goalkeeper Jos Barker allowed a tame shot from the edge of the box from the visitors’ Razzaq Coleman De Graft trickle past him just before the half-hour mark.

The home side pulled level just two minutes in to the second half when a free-kick from Brett McGavin fizzed through a crowded penalty area and came off Worthing defender Joe Cook on its way in to the net. After that both sides had opportunities to take the three points, but neither could find the killer final touch.

First half

Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley said he had given his side instructions to go out and make a fast start, but it was Worthing who did that. With just over 30 seconds on the clock, a ball in from the right found Ricky Aguiar free inside the box with a glorious chance which was superbly stopped by Jos Barker in the Yeovil goal.

With eight minutes on the clock, Johl Powell had a great chance to add to his fine scoring form after Ryan Jones picked him out inside the box but his effort was blocked. The Welsh winger was at it again after 20 minutes, making a burst down the right side and fired a ball in to a crowded penalty but it found the head of a visiting defender before it could make it way to anyone in green-and-white.

Powell had another opportunity two minutes later and (again!) it was Jones who made progress through the middle of the park and picked out Powell whose effort was well stopped by Taylor Seymour in the Worthing goal. Another great run and pass from Jones and Powell picking out another great position.

Next up it was Worthing’s chance to come close to breaking the deadlock. A swift move found striker Charley Kendall on the right side of the box, his effort deflected off Jack Kingdon, clipped the crossbar and bounced away to safety. Then, straight down the other end, a ball dropped to Jordan Norville-Williams inside the box and he struck it first time and watched his effort rattle back off the post.

Ryan Jones takes on ex-Glover Jordan Young, who was weirdly booed by some Glovers’ fans in the first half. Picture courtesy of Indy Pitman/Indy’s Visuals.

After several good moves from both sides, it was a pretty scruffy one which broke the deadlock. Razzaq COLEMAN DE GRAFT fired in a speculative shot from just outside the box which slipped through the hands of Barker who appeared to have it covered and in to the corner of the net. It was great to hear Yeovil fans in the Thatcher’s Stand singing the young keeper’s name straight afterwards, there’s plenty of credit in the bank for him.

Despite taking the lead, Worthing had no intent of slacking off and carved out another good chance when Jordan Young – who was weirdly booed by some Glovers’ fans during the first half – looped a ball in to the box which defender Charlie Waller could not direct goalwards.

There were applause from the home support as the players went in at half-time and that is an indication that this was far from a poor performance from Yeovil in this first half. One goalkeeping error is all there is in this one.

Half-time: Yeovil Town 0 Worthing 1

Second half

The first chance of the second half led to Yeovil’s equaliser. Clever play from Powell saw him with a free-kick just 30 seconds after the restart way out on the left side and Brett McGavin’s free-kick fizzed in to the area and in to the net. It was definitely on target but it came off Worthing defender Joe Cook on its way in to the net. OWN GOAL.

Brett McGavin is claiming that one. Picture courtesy of Indy Pitman/Indy’s Visuals.

Almost immediately after the restart, Powell was picked out by another Jones pass, bore down on the Worthing but and was only denied by a sensational last ditch tackle from Cook. If the defender did score an own goal to level this match, he’s made up for it with that tackle.

There were chances at both ends with Barker doing well to block an effort with his feet which landed to Cook whose goal-bound effort was kept out by a superb block from Radcliffe. Just before the hour mark Young lifted a free-kick in prime Jordan Young territory over the bar, and at the other end Powell got away and hammered a ball across the face of an open goal but Slavi Spasov was unable to turn it home.

On 64 minutes, Mason Obeng and Zain Westbrooke replaced Hayden Muller and James Daly and then ten minutes later Ste Walker came on in place of Spasov. But with 76 minutes, Yeovil were indebted to defender Jack Kingdon who did superbly to throw himself at an effort from the visitors Cory Adjetey-Brew which seemed destined to be hammered home.

Charlie Lennon replaced Johl Powell with seven minutes of normal time remaining, but Yeovil found it difficult to make the ball stick in forward positions whilst Worthing seem happy to let this one drift to a draw. And that is exactly what happened as players from both sides collapsed to the turf at the final whistle.

There were definitely chances for both sides to win this one and Yeovil will be disappointed not to have scored more than one from all the chances they created.

Full time: Yeovil Town 1 Worthing 1

Match Details

Venue: Huish Park
Date: Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 7.45pm

Competition: National League Premier Division

Scorers: Razzaq Coleman De Graft 28 (0-1), Joe Cook o.g. 47 (1-1)

Pitch: Looking spot on as ever
Conditions: Mild for September

Attendance: 2,784 (113 away supporters)

Bookings:
Yeovil Town: Jordan Norville-Williams 44,
Worthing: None

Referee: Sunny Gill Singh

Yeovil Town

Substitutes: Mason Obeng (for James Daly, 64), Zain Westbrooke (for Hayden Muller, 64), Ste Walker (for Slavi Spasov, 74), Charlie Lennon (for Johl Powell, 83), Joe Gubbins (not used), Matt Gould (not used).

Worthing: Taylor Seymour, Joel Colbran, Jayden Moore, Joe Cook, Charlie Walker, Razzaq Coleman De Graft, Jack Wadham, Ricky Aguiar, Cory Adjetey-Brew, Charley Kendall, Jordan Young (for Emmerson Suttoon, 77).

Substitutes (not used): Guillermo De La Cruz, Harry Ransom, Sam Packham, Owen Spicer, Harvey Boddy, Bailey Smith.

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In-form Johl Powell is given a start for Yeovil Town as they take on newly-promoted Worthing at Huish Park this evening (kick-off 7.45pm).

The midfielder, who has scored three goals in his last two substitute appearances, replaces Zain Westbrooke in the starting XI with vice-captain Joe Gubbins replaced by Ben Radcliffe in defence. Brett McGavin will lead the side out tonight.

Once again there are only six substitutes named by the Glovers with no place in the squad for club captain Luke McCormick.

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Huish Park, under the lights, what more could you want! That’s what Glovers will be getting this midweek as they face Worthing on Tuesday night.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

It’s hard to believe but we are already 10 matches into the season, which can give us a good reading as the form of teams and where they are headed into the middle part of the campaign.

For the Glovers it’s no different with Billy Rowley’s men looking comfortable sitting sixth in the table. In their last fixture they beat the high flying Kidderminster Harriers 0-1 away from home, with the in-form Johl Powell getting on the scoresheet once again. It was a positive performance as well for a team that was missing its captain through “internal matters”.

Brett McGavin and Hayden Muller celebrate with Johl Powell
Pic C/O Jayden at Tates Photography

WORTHING

Worthing themselves are in a purple patch too, as they are unbeaten in their last five, winning three of their most recent fixtures. This run of form has seen them sit steadily ninth spot, just a point behind Yeovil.

Most recently they beat FC Halifax 2-1, with goals coming from Joe Cook and former Glover Jordan Young getting the two goals. Away from home the Mackerel Men have been in decent form, beating Hartlepool 1-3, adding to three points they gained on the road to Carlisle United at the start of the season.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JOHL POWELL

The midfielder has been in fine form since coming into the team just a couple of games ago. The former Walton and Hersham man had to bide is time to get a chance in the side but has repaid Rowley’s trust very quickly.

The 26-year old was left out for at the beginning of the season for various reasons, mainly form of other players. However, since a certain player has been dropped a spot opened up. No matter your feelings on the situation it can’t be dismissed that McCormick is a miss to the side with his goal contributions, but Powell has found those just as easy to come by.

Over the last two games the midfielder has bagged three goals, two of which against Solihull Moors. That game against the Moors was his best in the short period of wearing the Green and White and he was only subbed on in the 84th minute.

Johl Powell celebrates his goal against Kidderminster Harriers.
Picture courtesy of Jayden Tate/Tate’s Photography

WORTHING – JOEL COLBRAN

The right back has been a stalwart for Worthing since he made his debut for the club back in the 2016/17 season. Now aged 27 he is that me of the senior members of the squad as is clearly trusted by Adam Hinshelwood.

It’s not often a full back gets praise, as Jamie Carragher famously said: “No one grows up wanting to be Gary Neville.” Now that may be the case but a good full back, either on the left or right is hard to come by. But Colbran has been that for Worthing, playing all 900 minutes of the season.

Aside from his clear reliability, he also provides a base to build from with an 80% pass completion rate. Defensively he is as good as they come, with 10 ball recoveries a game and seven duals won. He may not be the prettiest player on the pitch but he gets the job done, and well.

THE GAFFER…

Adam Hinshelwood is a legend of Sussex football. Before stepping into management the 42-year-old played predominately for Brighton & Hove Albion from 2002-2009, making over 100 appearances for them. After leaving the Seagulls in 2009, Hinshelwood spent another two seasons playing, firstly for Aldershot then Wycombe before starting a career in the dugout.

Soon after retiring, the son of former Crystal Palace player, Paul, became boss at Selsey, where he stayed for two years. Then came Hinshelwood’s first spell at the Rebels, where again he stayed for two years from 2013-15. After a brief stint at Hastings United in 2017, Adam found himself back in Sussex and back at Woodside Road.

This time a much longer stint was to happen for Hinshelwood, staying at the Rebels from 2017-2024 becoming one of the most sought after young managers in the National League. The admiration quickly came with suitors and he left for the bright lights of York City. With the Uggla’s in charge in never looked like lasting l, and he was sacked the same season. Before joining back up with Worthing later that year.

He has faced the Glovers three times, winning twice and losing once.

LAST TIME WE MET…

The two teams last met in 2024 when Worthing put Yeovil to the sword at Huish Park, winning 1-3. That day, the goalscoring robot that is Ollie Pearce opened the scoring before Brad Dolaghan doubled the rebels scoring. Alex Fisher, looked to have got Yeovil back in the game with five minutes to go. But that man Pearce popped up again to claim his brace.

Sonny Blu Lo-Everton in action when the sides last met in 2024.
📸 Gary Brown

DON’T I KNOW YOU?

Tyrique Clarke – the midfielder started his career at Huish Park in 2018 coming through the youth setup. Although he never made a senior first team appearance he was in the squad for the Aston Villa League Cup game in 2018. He left in 2020.

Jordan Young – A more familiar name with Glovers is that of Jordan Young. The talented midfielder joined Yeovil in 2022 from Chippenham Town. After a tough start, the now 27-year-old warmed up to South Somerset and quickly became a fan favourite. After 76 games and 15 goals Mark Cooper (yes him again) decided to let Young go to Torquay, where he quickly became a fan favourite again.

Jordan Young for Yeovil Town.
Jordan Young for the Glovers.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Sunny Gill Singh is our match official for this one and you can find out more about him Ben’s article – here.

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Izzy Foster scores the first of her three goals against Poole

Yeovil Town Women picked up their second South West Regional Women’s Premier Division win of the season on Sunday, earning a 3-2 victory away at Poole Town.

The Dolphins broke the deadlock early on, but Izzy Foster’s hat-trick gave the Glovers a commanding lead in Dorset, and despite a second goal for the hosts, they hung on for all three points.

There were less than ten minutes on the clock when a corner was recycled by the home side and Lucy Coalter’s cross-shot looped in over goalkeeper Emily Hall.

But Foster got her first when Poole goalkeeper Bebe Smith’s punch fell nicely to her in the box, and she tucked it into the bottom corner.

Izzy Foster scores the first of her three goals against Poole
Izzy Foster scores the first of her three goals against Poole

And when Lily Charles pulled the ball back to her from the right, Foster’s first-time finish turned things around before the break.

There was more to come after the interval. Just before the hour mark, Holly Meakins pounced on a defensive lapse, and Foster took full advantage to lash home her third.

There were chances to add more to the scoreline, with Meakins testing the reflexes of Smith from distance, but it was Poole who struck next with a fantastic strike from Cassie Wood.

A starring performance from Foster
A starring performance from Foster

Jodi Cornwall came close to putting the result beyond doubt, taking the ball down on her chest from a corner and firing a volley at goal, but it clipped the outside of the post.

In the end, Foster’s three goals were enough for the Glovers to claim their second consecutive win over Poole, following last week’s penalty shootout success in the FA Cup.

Next up for Dave Court’s side is a home clash against league leaders Portishead, taking place at Alvington on Sunday with a 2pm kick-off.

OppositionKick OffH/ACompetitionScoreLocationScorers
SEPTEMBER
06.09.26Portishead Ladies14:00HLeague1-2ALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDSFoster '28
09.09.26Army Team Womens Development First19:00A (but played at Huish Park)UB Infrastructure Development League0-3Huish Park 3G
13.09.26Gloucester City FC14:00ALeague1-3GLOUCESTER CITY AFCBloomfield '34, '63. Hurford '85
20.09.26Poole Town14:00HFA Cup1-1 Yeovil win 4-1 on penaltiesALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDSMeakins
27.09.26Poole Town14:00ALeague2-3DORSET COUNTY GROUNDFoster '17, '28, '58
OCTOBER
04.10.26Portishead Ladies14:00HFA Cup1-3ALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDSBloomfield '52
11.10.26Sherborne Town14:00HLeague2-1ALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDSEalson-Taylor '26, Cornwall '75
18.10.26B2A Women14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
18.10.26Yate Town Women First14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
NOVEMBER
01.11.26Saltash United Women14:00ALeagueKIMBERLEY STADIUM
08.11.26Portishead Ladies14:00ALeaguePortishead Ladies
15.11.26Gloucester City FC14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
22.11.26AEK BOCO14:00ALeagueGREENBANK RECREATION GROUND
29.11.26AEK BOCO14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
DECEMBER
06.12.26Royal Wootton Bassett Town14:00ALeagueGERARD BUXTON SPORTS GROUND
13.12.26Sherborne Town14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
20.12.26B2A Women14:00ALeagueB2A Women
JANUARY
10.01.27Yate Town14:00ALeaguePUCKLECHURCH RECREATION FIELD
17.01.27Saltash United14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS
24.01.27Poole Town14:00HLeagueALVINGTON PLAYING FIELDS