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A second half goal from James Plant saw Yeovil Town earn three points against ten-man Southend United in Essex on Saturday.

The home side saw goalkeeper Zach Jeacock dismissed with 27 minutes gone when he handled outside the box under pressure from loanee Pedro Borges. Referee Abigail Byrne showed him read and gave Southend manager Kevin Maher his marching orders before half-time for two yellow cards.

Plant’s cross which curled in to the Yeovil net with 66 minutes gone was enough to break the deadlock and in a game of few chances that proved enough to earn the victory.

Here’s how Dave saw it from his view in the Roots Hall away end…..

 

First half

With five first-team squad members (and arguably starters) missing through injury and suspension, the visitors started with loanees Pedro Borges and James Plant in the wing-back positions.

The opening 15 minutes did not offer much in the way of attacking threat, there was a lot of hard running by Harvey Greenslade, who took the lone frontman role previously held by the suspended Aaron Jarvis. But it took until the 17th minute before either side had a meaningful effort with Southend’s Aribim Pepple pulling a shot wide of Ollie Wright’s goal.

Soon after a bit of attacking purpose saw Kofi Shaw turn skilfully but saw his shot blocked before Pedro Borges was just over the head of Greenslade.

But the moment of the first half came on 27 minutes when Borges ran on to a ball forward and hosts’ keeper Zach Jeacock came out of his box to meet him. The ball appeared to hit the Lincoln City loanee on the leg before bouncing up and hitting one of his outstretched arms which referee Abigail Byrne considered to be in an unnatural position and showed him a red card. After much ‘consultation’, his replacement was Colin Andeng-Ndi and his first action was to watch a Charlie Cooper free-kick go wide.

But aside from an effort over the bar from Sonny Blu Lo-Everton in first half injury time, there was not much to talk about from either side until a Southend striker found himself bearing down on Ollie Wright in first half injury time. The two collided but referee Byrne decided it was a corner, a decision which Southend manager Kevin Maher disagreed with to the extent he got his second yellow card.

To say the woman in black got a hostile reception from the home support inside Roots’ Hall would be quite an understatement.

Half time: Southend United 0 Yeovil Town 0

Second half

The open effort of the second half saw Andeng-Ndi forced in to his first action to deny Kofi Shaw’s effort at the near post after some good pressure from the visitors before Plant and Borges combined for the latter to get an opportunity which he could not quite fashion in to a meaningful chance.
 
On the hour mark, Dylan Morgan and Brett McGavin replaced Greenslade and Lo-Everton. For Greenslade making his first start since suffering a shoulder injury at Boston United at the end of August, it was a tireless performance which saw him plug the void left by the absence of Jarvis.
 
The referee seemed determined to try and win some friends back amongst the home support with a flurry of yellow cards for the visitors. Jake Wannell picking up one of four which would be handed out.
 
 
The breakthrough came after 66 minutes when James PLANT got away down the left and lifted a ball to the back post, whether it went straight in or if it got a touch from Andeng-Ndi, I could not tell you from the away end. But I can tell you the away end did not mind at all how it got in to the end. 
 
There was an effort from Dylan Morgan with 77 minutes gone, but chances for either side seemed few and far between for either side. There was plenty of the ball seen by Southend but nothing which came close to threatening Ollie Wright in to a save, whereas Yeovil were typically controlled when they had possession.
 
On 87 minutes, Nouble found himself bearing down on Andeng-Ndi, hitting a powerful shot which the keeper did well to turn wide.
 
With two minutes gone, Jordan Thomas replaced Kofi Shaw as the visitors looked saw out the match to retain their seventh-placed spot in the National League Premier Division play-off places.

Full time: Southend United 0 Yeovil Town 1

Match Details

Venue: Roots Hall
Date: Saturday 9th November 2024 – 3pm kick-off

Competition: National League Premier Division

Scorers: James Plant 65 (1-0)

Pitch:  Looking in good nick
Conditions: Cold but dry 

Attendance: 6911 (251 away supporters)

Bookings:
Southend United: None
Yeovil Town: Cooper 32, Finn Cousin-Dawson 37, Jake Wannell 58, Alex Whittle 78

Red Cards:
Southend United: Zach Jeacock, 27
Yeovil Town: None

Referee: Abigail Byrne

Yeovil Town (3-4-2-1)

Substitutes:  Brett McGavin (for Sonny Blu Lo-Everton, 61), Dylan Morgan (for Harvey Greenslade, 61), Jordan Thomas (for Kofi Shaw, 88).

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Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper believes the absence of a number of his regular first teamers offers an opportunity to other members of the squad this weekend.

The Glovers travel to Southend United on Saturday without suspended defender Morgan Williams and Dom Bernard and striker Aaron Jarvis, along with injured captain Matt Worthington and full-back Michael Smith.

The boss also told BBC Somerset reporter Jack Killah that other members of the squad were struggling with illness ahead of the trip to Essex.

He said: “We have got (Morgan) Williams out suspended, (Aaron) Jarvis out suspended, Dom Bernard out suspended, we have got (Matt) Worthington and Michael Smith injured and on top of that we have got one or two struggling with this cold or flu. I’m sure the boys that are ill will put their hand up and want to play, but it gives some of the other boys chance to get some game time.

“It is very rare we have a full bench (of seven substitutes this season). I’m not massive on we have to have a full bench, because you can only use five. I’ll be happy if we can get to five on the bench on Saturday for sure.”

He added: “Suspensions have killed us this week, Dom Bernard and Jarvis both got a stupid bookings (in the 3-1 home win over Maidenhead United) and that hurts us. They are both in such good form and going into this game in a real good vein of form, it just puts the pressure on the other lads, which we could do without. But, we’re not going to cry about it, we’re going to go and try and get a result.”

Jarvis, who has three goals in his last two matches, and Bernard both sit out one-man bans for collecting five bookings whilst Williams serves the second match of a three-match ban for his sending off in the goalless draw at Tamworth. Cooper has said he hopes to have Smith back for the following weekend’s home match with FC Halifax Town.

Pedro Borges has made four appearances for Exeter City this season.

Former Glovers’ academy player Pedro Borges will be available having joined on loan until January during the week, and Cooper expects him to be an asset to the squad alongside fellow loanees wingers Kofi Shaw and James Plant.

He said: “Pedro is a young player like Kofi (Shaw), like (James) Plant, that wants to come and play some minutes. He is desperate to get some first-team football, he’s 6’1″ and athletic, he certainly adds to the forward areas of the pitch.

“We have had our eye on him because of his connection with the Yeovil area, being at Yeovil initially. I spoke to Gary Caldwell, the Exeter manager when we played them pre-season and just said ‘keep an eye on him, he’s going to be available at some point’, we got that opportunity at the start of the week to bring him in, with him being local as well, it’s a no-brainer.”

Having had no fixture last weekend due to the early exit from the FA Cup, the Glovers travel to Southend with the second-best record in the National League Premier over the last four games, with three wins and one draw, the same as leaders York City and second-placed Forest Green Rovers.

Southend went out of the Cup last weekend after a late extra-time winner from League One Charlton  Athletic, but won last time out in the league at Roots’ Hall, defeating Tamworth. However, home soil has not been the happiest of hunting grounds having won just three of their eight matches there this season.

On his side’s form, Cooper said: “When you win games it breeds confidence but as the coach it has been more about our performances. We have been playing well, we have spoken about the conversion rate (of chances to goals) as not being high enough, but we’ve been playing well and we try and talk about performances. If we keep doing that, the results will come.

“We’ve started to score goals and that’s been the only thing missing. The players have been great we have played some brilliant football and as I’ve mentioned, if you look at all the teams that we have played recently, they have all gone in the FA Cup last week, played against Football League teams and nearly all of them have won.”

Charlie Cooper celebrates his goal in the 3-1 home win over Maidenhead United. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

It will be exactly two weeks since the 3-1 home win over Maidenhead United when Yeovil run out in Essex at the weekend, but Cooper believes the break will leave his available players refreshed.

He said: “It is always good to have a freshen up, but only if you hit the ground running again. We knew after the last game that we were going to be missing players with suspension (against Southend), then on top of that you’ve got a horrendous bug going round the country, isn’t there? I’m sure most clubs will be missing players at the weekend with that, but we have to deal with it.

“We take the game in isolation and it’s one that I’m sure Southend are expecting a tough game and one that we are really looking forward to. The players that do come into the team are good players and they have an opportunity to show that.”

He added: “At the minute, I know that we’re in the play-offs and we want to try and win as many games and try and stay up there and we think we’re a reasonably-sized club for the level. The way we are playing we believe that can upset one or two of the big boys along the way and we want to try and stay around the top for as long as we can. We can only do that by taking it game-by-game.“

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Glovers Exit Adobe Women’s FA Cup

Match Round Up

Yeovil Town Women tasted defeat in the first round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, as higher level side Cheltenham Town beat them 7-0.
Despite the Glovers’ exit from the competition, their path to the first round was one to be proud of. Two penalty shootout victories in previous rounds against Pucklechurch and high level side Southampton ensured that Yeovil would face “a strong stable National League side”, as manager Paul Knight described them.

Yeovil’s first set back of the day arrived in the 18 th minute as club captain Jess Hodge was stretchered off due to injury, we wish her well in her recovery.

Cheltenham went up a gear shortly after this and scored three goals in the space of twenty minutes, to go in at the break three to the good.

In a second half in which the Glovers kept the hosts out for a valiant 23 minutes, Cheltenham made it four in the 68th minute and proceeded to add three more to make it a convincing victory and book their place in the second round.

The tie finished 7-0 with Yeovil Town Women’s underdog FA Cup story coming to an end, they can reflect on their FA cup involvement this season with pride.

Match Action

Cheltenham Town Women posted clips of all the goals on their social channels.

 

Up Next

Yeovil Town women return to action on Sunday 10 th November as they travel to Cornwall to face Sticker 14:00 KO.

 

OppositionKick OffH/ACompetitionScoreLocationScorers
September
01.09.2024SGS Olveston Utd14:00AFAC 1st Q Rnd0-2SGS CollegeN Nicholls '8, B Miles '92
08.09.204Sticker14:00HLeague2-2Alvington LaneB Miles '11, E Hall '55
15.09.2024Helston Athletic14:00ALeague3-1Helston Ath FCB Miles '46
22.09.2024Pucklechurch AFC14:00HFAC 2nd Q Rnd1-1 (4-3Pens)Alvington LaneCarslake '57
29.09.2024Bideford AFC14:00ALeague0-9Kingsley RoadCarslake '10, Hodge '20, Nicholls '45 '85 '90, East '50, Miles '65 '69, Beattie '75
October
06.10.2024Weston-super-Mare14:00HLeague2-1Alvington LaneCarslake '11, Miles '32
13.10.2024Southampton Women's FC14:00HFAC 3rd Q Rnd 1-1 (4-2 Pens)Alvington LaneBall '35, Evans S/O '81
13.10.2024Feniton14:00ALeagueP-PTBC
20.10.2024Plympton14:00ALeague3-0Paradise Road, Plympton
November
03.11.2024Cheltenham Town14:00AFAC 4th Q Rnd7-0Newlands Park
03.11.2024W*ymouth14:00HLeagueP-PAlvington LaneRearranged for 27.04.25 at Huish Park
10.11.2024Sticker14:00ALeague4-0Burngullow Park
17.11.2024Feniton Women14:00ALeague1-4Station Road, FenitonCarslake '26, Davenport '46, Wensley '59, Miles '60
December
01.12.2024Bideford AFC14:00HLeague7-0Alvington LaneMiles '14 '75, Will '42, Davenport '56, Hughes '76, Nicholls '78, Carslake '79.
08.12.2024Weston-super-Mare14:00ALeagueP-PTBC
15.12.2024Honiton14:00HLeague6-0Alvington LaneHughes '8 '40 '49, Davenport '17, Fordrey '44, Childs '68
January
05.01.2025Plympton14:00HLeague3-4Buckler's Mead Leisure CentreUndisclosed Scorers
12.01.2025W*ymouth14:00ALeague1-3Bob Lucas StadiumFordrey '8, Carslake '44, Hunt '69
February
02.02.2025Feniton14:00HLeague5-0Somerton Sports Club Hall '9, Hunt '11 '34, Childs '12, Fordrey '80
09.02.2025Saltash Utd14:00HLeague3-0Alvington LaneMiles '17, Hunt '39, Carslake '53
March
02.03.25Honiton14:00ALeagueHoniton Sports and Social Club
09.03.25Weston-super-Mare14:00ALeagueThe Optima Stadium
16.03.25Keynham Town14:00ACounty CupKeynsham Town FC
23.03.25Saltash United14:00ALeagueKimberly Stadium
April
27.04.25W*ymouth14:00HLeagueHuish Park

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It’s been a while since the Glovers were back in action and finally, Yeovil can go back in search of three points this weekend.

But as ever, we need some officials and here’s who will be taking charge of the game against Southend.

Abigail Byrne will be tasked with keeping everything in order, she’s only refereed a handful of games at domestic level this season, including two in National League; dishing out six yellow cards a piece in two games at this level.

She’s done some EFL Trophy ties and some Under 21s games too.

But, most recently she’s been part of an English officiating team at the FIFA Under 17s Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic (I mean, there are worse places to referee a football match!) most recently acting as Fourth Official for the clash between Nigeria and the host nation on October 22nd.

She’s never taken charge of a Yeovil game, but did oversee a rather underwhelming 2-1 win for Southend over Maidenhead last season.

Arguably, her most high profile appointment came in 2013 when she was in charge of SoccerAid at a packed out Old Trafford where the Rest of the World beat England to win the trophy and raise a boat load of cash for UNICEF along the way.

If you can keep up with the pace of play with Usain Bolt in the team, I don’t think any of our lot will cause much hassle.

Abigail will be assisted by Laurentiu Hantea and Graham Swanton, with Tommy Breen in charge of the dugouts.

Abigail Byrne referees SoccerAid 2023

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The Gloverscast has been given a Silver Award in the NLBible awards on social media.

In the Non League Editorial section, the Gloverscast.co.uk has been placed 2nd behind “Through the Turnstile”.

Congratulations to them, and all who were nominated, and a massive thank you to all those who have supported, nominated and voted for the Gloverscast.

 

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Yeovil Town have announced the signing of Exeter City youngster Pedro Borges on loan until January.

Borges who joined the St James’ Park outfit from Yeovil, where he was part of the youth system.

The Portuguese-born midfielder did represent the first team in the Somerset Men’s Premier Cup during the 2021/22 season before heading to Devon.

The winger has played first team football for the Grecians this season, as part of their EFL Trophy campaign and was a regular in the first team set up throughout pre-season. 

Since joining Exeter, he’s spent time at Dorchester and Plymouth Parkway on loan.

Welcome BACK to Huish Park, Pedro!

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Tickets for Yeovil Town’s trip to Woking on Saturday 30th November have now gone on sale to away fans.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tickets go up by £3 on match day, so buying ahead of time, is advised. 

Online & Advance Sales vs. [Matchday Sales]

£21 [£24] Adults

£16 [£19] Concessions (65+, Emergency Services, Military)

£13 [£16] Next-Gen (17-22)

£9 [£12] Under 17 (14-16)

£5 [£5] Under 14 (13 and under)

These prices are the same if you intend to sit (Section E of the Seymour’s Community Stand)  or stand (Chris Lane Terrace) for the game, but you must purchase for your intended viewing area. 

Tickets will be provided in the form of E-Tickets when purchased in advance, and yes, you’ll need an online account to purchase them.

You love ’em, I love ’em… it’s time for the Terms and Conditions… the following is taken directly from the Woking Ticketing Website.

Visiting supporters will be able to purchase standing tickets only on the away turnstiles when online sales end on match day in conjunction match details online. Seated tickets will only be available online in advance.

Upon arriving at the Laithwaite Community Stadium from Kingfield Road, the Away Turnstiles 11-13/White Entry is our away supporters’ entrance.

The gate opens approximately two hours before kick-off, unless stated otherwise. Food and drinks are available.

There is no parking at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. For directions to the Laithwaite Community Stadium and maps of the ground, click here.

For any additional queries on ticketing information, please contact the Ticketing Office via tickets@wokingfc.co.uk

It is always advised to bring a form of ID to support the ticket type you have purchased (Adult, Concession, Next Gen (17-22), Under 17 (14-16) & Under 14 (13 & under)

Supporters needing assistance with purchasing tickets can call the office on 01483 772470, or visit the stadium between 10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, excluding bank holidays & Matchdays.

DISABLED AND CARER TICKETS.

Right, this seems to be where there is some important news, the Woking website seems to suggest that anyone who wishes to have a Free Carer ticket and/or a wheelchair space needs to contact the club in advance, and where applicable, fill out an application form. Here’s what the website says;

“Any new supporters who require reasonable adjustment based on individual needs and disabilities will need to submit a completed application form along with a digital copy of the appropriate supporting documentation to dilo@wokingfc.co.uk. Alternatively, you can provide this in person at the Ticket Office*. Applications will not be accepted on Matchday due to the demand of tasks required and must be submitted no less than 24 hours prior to kick-off.

Accepted supporting documentation:
• Middle-rate or Higher Care component of DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
• PIP (personal independence payment) Standard or enhanced Daily Living Component
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI)
• War Pension

There may be instances or circumstances which an eligible supporter may not have the supporting documents yet but may still qualify for reasonable adjustment. In these ad hoc cases, please send a completed application form along with a digital copy of a written letter from a Social Services Professional, a Registered Doctor, or a Hospital Specialist to dilo@wokingfc.co.uk. Alternatively, you can provide this in person at the Ticket Office*. Applications will not be accepted on Matchday due to the demand of tasks required and must be submitted no less than 24 hours prior to kick-off.

Once a completed application has been received and approved, the Club will be in contact about the next steps and issuing the required tickets.”

Our advice would be if any Glovers fans do need any additional match day assistance, to contact the club at the earliest opportunity to see what (if any) documentation you may need to provide and when.

At time of writing, tickets for the following upcoming away days are available for Glovers fans to purchase.

Southend – Saturday 9th November – 3:00pm – CLICK HERE

York City – Saturday 23rd November – 3:00pm – CLICK HERE

Hartlepool United – Saturday 21st December – 3:00pm – CLICK HERE

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Yeovil Town’s Somerset Men’s Premier Cup campaign gets underway against Weston-super-Mare on Wednesday 19th November.

The game at Huish Park will kick off at 7:30pm.

Tickets are not yet available, so instead, here’s a picture of Morgan Williams scoring a late winner against Weston-super-Mare the last time they came to Huish Park for a competitive game.

 

Morgan Williams celebrates his 83rd minute winner against Weston-super-Mare.

 

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Jordan Young has joined National League South side Torquay United for an undisclosed fee, both clubs have confirmed tonight.

The attacker has left Huish Park after finding minutes on the pitch hard to come by this season in a widely-anticipated move to Devon following comments by manager Mark Cooper after the weekend’s 3-1 home win over Maidenhead United on Saturday.

He told BBC Somerset reporter Ian Randall: “We have had an offer for Jordan, so we are discussing that and we will take some time over the weekend to consider that. All I will say is we have to keep evolving we have to keep making the squad better and make sure everyone who comes here is desperate to play for us and all I will say is trust what we are doing.”

In its statement about the departure on Monday, the club said: “The club extends its gratitude to Jordan for his efforts and contributions while at Yeovil Town and wishes him every success in the future.”

Torquay manager and former-Glovers’ midfielder Paul Wotton said: “Jordan is a player who excelled for Yeovil last season in the National League South, and he’s been very, very good this season for Yeovil in the National League. He’s a player who brings creativity, pace and quality to the squad.”

The 25-year old joined from Chippenham Town in the 2022/23 season and despite being relegated with the Glovers was instrumental in our return to the National League Premier at the first time of asking.

Young leaves as a National League South champion and for that, we are forever grateful.

All the best at Torquay, Jordan, thanks for sharing that wand of a left foot with us.

Jordan Young, National League South champion, with his Yeovil Town team-mates. 📸 Gary Brown