Ollie Marsh

Yeovil Town Women captain Laura Wensley is looking forward to leading the team out on Sunday at Huish Park, a stadium she has a close connection to.

The Glovers will start life in Tier 5 at home to Portishead Town after earning promotion as champions last season.

Yeovil-born Wensley supported her local team as a youngster, even featuring on the front page of the Western Gazette just before the new stadium opened.

“I’ve been to many games at Yeovil,” the midfielder explained. “I went to the FA Trophy Final at Villa Park. I went to the Play-Off Final at Wembley.

“I was actually on the pitch at Huish Park before it opened. There’s a picture of me on there with some other Yeovil fans when it was first opened. I must have been about six.

“There’s a big history between me and Yeovil, so it’s going to be good on Sunday. It’s gonna mean a lot, and a few of my family and friends will be there which will be nice. A nice header as well would be good!”

However, Wensley’s memories of Huish Park aren’t all positive, with the midfielder suffering a serious injury while playing there during her first spell as a Glovers player.

Redemption came more than a decade later when she finally got another opportunity to grace the hallowed turf – and the 7-1 demolition of W*ymouth made it well worth the wait.

“It’s not too bad now because I’ve played there since, but in 2013, I think we were playing against Leeds in the Premier League Cup and I broke my leg, tib and fib, in the middle of the game.

“I was out for probably about a year, maybe. It was a frustrating time because we were doing really well, and then that year they got to the WSL (Women’s Super League) 2, so I missed out a little bit, which was disappointing.

“But we played W*ymouth last year on the pitch and I got through those 90 minutes, so at least this time I can just concentrate on the game rather than the emotions behind it – which will be better, I think. It will be good for me.”

A total of 298 fans witnessed that thumping win over our old rivals, and a big crowd on Sunday will likely be in for another enthralling clash.

“I think Yeovil have always been really good at getting behind the women’s team locally. There’s always been a lot of support for us.

“So it’s just about getting to Huish Park and getting that support in person more than anything else. Bring the kids along – I think it’s going to be an entertaining game!”

Tickets for Sunday’s curtain-raiser are just £5 for adults and £1 for under-16s and are available to buy online, with the ticket office also open on the day.

A full chat with Laura and manager Dave Court previewing the game will be in your podcast feed pre-match on Sunday morning

Yeovil Town Women will play six friendlies and take part in a pre-season tournament as part of their 2026/27 preparations, starting with the visit of Bournemouth Sports on Sunday (19th July).

Dave Court’s side – fresh from winning the South West Regional Division One South title last season – will welcome the Dorset side to Huish Park, where they’ll face off on the 3G pitch at 2pm.

The game won’t be ticketed, but fans are encouraged come along to show their support, and pay what they can to see the action.

MAPS, Wimborne and Ridgeway will also visit Somerset, while away trips to Bridgwater and Barry, as well as a triangular tournament which will see the Glovers face Feniton and Appledore, have also been scheduled.

Yeovil Town Women manager Dave Court has spoken about the ambition to strengthen the club’s women’s programme following their title success.

The Glovers became South West Regional Division One South Champions at the weekend – their second league title in three seasons.

Yeovil competed in the Women’s Super League – the top flight of women’s football – as recently as 2019, but a merger with Bridgewater Town left the club without a women’s team until a relaunch in January 2023.

“We’re trying to develop a programme that young girls want to come and be part of,” Court said.

“What Yeovil Town Women have achieved in the past is incredible and we’ve taken a small step. I’d just like it to be an inspiration to the girls of the future.

“Yeovil is a big name and it deserves a good women’s set-up, and we’ll do everything we can to continue that in the future.”

Court, who holds a UEFA A Licence, was appointed ahead of the 2025/26 campaign following the departure of Paul Knight, who had led the team to promotion in 2024.

“In pre-season I spoke to a couple of ex-players, and I think it was really important for me coming in to get a feel for what had gone before.

“I was very aware that we had to do the right thing by those people as well, and hopefully they’ll be proud of us.”

The title was sealed after a winner-takes-all clash with second-placed Weston-super-Mare, with a point from a 1–1 draw enough to seal the title.

“I’m so proud of the girls, first and foremost for the shift they’ve put in, and to be honest it’s been the same since that first training session in July.

“This title was won on nights when it was pouring with rain and windy, and the players still turned up and trained. The real hard work has gone on when nobody’s been watching.”

How to win a league title: hard work, resilience and Pat Custard! 🫡

A special shoutout for Pat from @YTFCWOMEN manager Dave Court. 💚 #YTFC pic.twitter.com/byWgcFFfrP

— Gloverscast 🎙⚽️💚 (@gloverscast) May 3, 2026

Yeovil Town Women became league Champions after drawing 1-1 with second-placed Weston-super-Mare in a winner-takes-all clash at the Optima Stadium.

The Glovers took the lead on the stroke of half time through Orla East, and despite the hosts equalising from the penalty spot, a point was enough to secure the South West Regional Division One South title.

It was Yeovil who looked dangerous early on as Chloe Perham fired an early warning shot, but her half-volley didn’t trouble goalkeeper Jayde Holcombe.

Two corners from Becky Miles caused trouble for the Seagulls defence. First, Perham saw a low effort blocked when the delivery fell to her, and then Keira Ealson-Taylor saw her header drop just wide after she rose highest in the middle.

Our Somerset rivals created a golden opportunity to take the lead when Vika Khandusenko got the wrong side of the defence, but Emily Hall stood tall to make a heroic block.

And in first half added time, East’s delightful Lobbie Savage after a pinpoint diagonal ball from the right wrong-footed goalkeeper and put Yeovil well and truly in the driving seat.

Weston’s equaliser came less than ten minutes after the restart though, after a handball in the box gave Khandusenko the chance from the spot. Hall was a whisker away from getting to the effort, but there was too much power on the strike.

Dave Court’s side stayed resolute as game management kicked in, and in fairness Yeovil probably came closer to finding a second goal.

Sophie Skilton’s angled shot didn’t go too far over the bar after good work from East, and a hanging effort from Jodi Cornwall had the goalkeeper relieved when the ball landed on the roof of the net.

Perhaps the impending celebrations got Cornwall a little too fired up, as she was shown a straight red in the dying embers of the game for a heavy challenge.

But that didn’t take the shine off a memorable day for Glovers, with the full time whistle sparking wild celebrations and some well-earned champagne.

Congratulations to everyone at Yeovil Town Women! Champions again olé olé… 🏆

Yeovil Town Women increased their lead at the top of the South West Regional Division One South table with a 4-1 win away at Feniton.

The Glovers took the lead inside ten minutes with a classic route one goal. Emily Hall launched a free-kick up the pitch and Jodi Cornwall expertly lobbed the Feniton keeper.

And there was almost a copy and paste moment before the break with Cornwall again running through, but this time the lob trickled just wide of the post.

The striker turned provider when Yeovil doubled the advantage in the second half, sliding a ball across to Laura Cheeseman who kept her cool to finish in the middle.

The third goal arrived on 69 minutes when Cheeseman found Chloe Perham, who in turn found time and space to fire home. The duo combined again as Cheeseman unselfishly squared to Perham to tap home a fourth.

Although Feniton pulled one back with ten minutes left – with a strike that was either a mishit cross or an absolute worldie – it did nothing to impact the result, with three points heading back to Somerset.

Attention now turns to a huge clash against second-placed Weston-super-Mare on Sunday 3rd May. While Yeovil currently hold a seven-point advantage, their title rivals have two games in hand, meaning a tasty encounter will be in store at the Optima Stadium.

Speaking post-match, coach Simon Linard said: “A really good performance from the girls, a really good squad performance. We came with a very clear game plan which we executed really well.

“We’ve got a really good squad here and we train well together as a squad, so the players that come in know their roles.”

“Dave and I are really happy with the way the team performed today…” 🎙️

Simon Linard speaks with us after today’s win against Feniton in the South West Regional Division One South.#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/Enz6GRXoKJ

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) April 19, 2026

And goalscorer Chloe Perham added: “I don’t think I’ve ever been on the scoresheet! I’m buzzing with that to be fair. I haven’t played in ages (because of) work commitments, but I’m buzzing.”

“A win today was very important and it sends a message to Weston to say the pressure is on. I think we are feeling the pressure but we train hard for it and I think the win today will push us forward to the Weston game.”

“It took us a while to get into it…” 🎙️

Chloe Perham speaks to us following this afternoon’s win over Feniton in the South West Regional Division One South.#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/sTDrhrTkxu

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) April 19, 2026

Yeovil Town Women returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory away at Appledore in the league.

The Glovers dominated from the start, with Jodi Cornwall’s delivery from the right skimming the crossbar and Lily McNally’s header from a corner going just wide.

It was Cornwall who broke the deadlock with just 12 minutes on the clock, as she raced through on goal and coolly slotted home.

The lead was doubled on the half-hour mark when the ball fell to Becky Miles on the edge of the box, and she fired low into the bottom corner.

There were chances for Dave Court’s side to increase their lead after the break, but Laura Wensley’s header was off target and Keira Ealson-Taylor couldn’t quite convert from McNally’s ball across.

The third goal did arrive with a minute left when McNally got on the end of a defence-splitting pass and curled past the ‘keeper.

The three points keep Yeovil top of the South West Regional Football League, with their next scheduled game currently the trip to Feniton on Sunday 19^th April.

Yeovil Town Women failed to reach the final of this season’s Somerset County Cup, losing 5-2 away at Keynsham.

The Glovers drew first blood at the AJN Stadium when Lily McNally latched onto a ball over the top from Jodi Cornwall, expertly lobbing the keeper.

But the hosts equalised less than ten minutes later. Emily Hall made a good save initially, but Ciera Lundy tapped home the rebound.

Dave Court’s side regained the advantage when Cornwall rose highest in the box to head home from a corner with five minutes left of the half.

There was still time for the K’s to go into the break ahead. There wasn’t much Hall could do about Mia Mugford’s sublime finish or Abigail Todd’s stunning curling effort, as the hosts snatched the lead for the first time.

Mugford completed her hat-trick in the second half – first volleying from the edge of the box, before finding the net again late on with an angled drive that flew past Hall.

Yeovil’s next match is currently scheduled to take place on Sunday 29^th March, when they travel to Appledore in the South West Regional Football League (2pm kick-off).

Yeovil Town Women booked their place in the Supplementary Cup Final with a comfortable 5–0 victory over Wells City on Sunday.

The tie was as one-sided as they come, with Jodi Cornwall setting the tone by forcing two chances inside the opening ten minutes. Her first effort from a corner was blocked, and she saw another attempt saved shortly afterwards.

The breakthrough arrived on 20 minutes thanks to a superb free-kick from Becky Miles. After Jess Hodge was fouled right on the edge of the box, the midfielder stepped up to curl an excellent effort into the top corner.

Take a look at Becky Miles’ free kick in yesterday’s 5-0 win against Wells City in the Supplementary Cup Semi-Final 🚀#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/OztUsQFTGo

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) March 9, 2026

Cornwall doubled Yeovil’s advantage just six minutes later, turning sharply before firing home after latching onto Gypsy Sutcliffe’s ball forward.

As half-time approached, the Glovers added two more goals to put the game beyond their Somerset rivals. Lily McNally produced a lovely lob over the goalkeeper to make it three, and the striker applied the finish when Chloe Davenport crossed for Yeovil’s fourth.

Not everything went Yeovil’s way, with Wells awarded a second-half penalty following a collision in the box. However, goalkeeper Emily Hall rose to the occasion to keep the spot-kick out.

Normal service resumed on 71 minutes as Cornwall doubled her personal tally to make it five, and only the offside flag denied Davenport from making it six.

The result comfortably sends Dave Court’s side through to the Final and they’ll hope to repeat the feat when they travel to Keynsham Town on Sunday 15th March for the Semi-Final of the Senior Cup.

Speaking after the match, Hall said: “The goals we scored came from team football. At times the game felt comfortable, but we still had to work hard.

“There’s a really positive vibe within the team, coaches included. We’ve got a tough few games coming up, but the girls are really up for it and we’re going to give it our best shot.”

Emily Hall talks to us following today’s 5-0 win over Wells City in the Supplementary Cup Semi-Final 🎙️#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/T5uykmmTFS

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) March 8, 2026