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Saturday lunchtime football is back with a Gateshead side who have a 700-mile round trip to Somerset to contend with the visitors to Huish Park this weekend.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

The Glovers have been in good nick to start the season. Two games against very good opposition which includes the title favourites, has given fans something to talk about and the potential this squad has against similar opponents to themselves. 

In a the first game back to Huish Park it looked to be all rosey as Yeovil took the lead through Stephen Walker. The game got a lot harder for the when defender Joe Gubbins was given a second yellow, and the Glovers couldn’t hang on once again in stoppage time when Harvey Bunker equalised in the sixth minute of added on time. The game finished 1-1.

Now I’m not one to dismiss the obvious parallels of Yeovil’s first two games, with two late goals being conceded. And of course we can look at it and talk about how we could be on six points instead of two, but we would also have bitten someone’s hand off if we had been offered two points after two games against opponents who dominated us last season. 

What has really impressed is the style of football that has been implemented, and if that continues this team will only become more dangerous. 

GATESHEAD

The story of Gateshead’s summer is very similar to that of our last opponents, Carlisle United, at Huish Park. The Tynesiders got the rough end of that stick with manager Rob Elliot leaving in the summer and taking his entire backroom staff and the heart of the defensive unit with him to Cumbria.

His replacement in the manager’s office is former Sunderland tough-tackling midfielder Lee Cattermole and results in their opening fixtures have not been too disastrous considering the upheaval. An opening day defeat at Eastleigh was followed by a 2-0 home win over managerless Woking last weekend – with ex-Glover Kyle Ferguson on the team-sheet – and then a 1-1 draw with an impressive Nottingham Forest Under-21s side in the National League Cup on Tuesday night.

In terms of style, there’s a bit less of the risk-taking of playing out from the defence which was a hallmark of Elliot’s reign which ended with a miraculous escape from relegation last season, and an injection of the steel which personified Cattermole as a player.

With so many outgoings at the International Stadium, the new manager has had to work quickly to get bodies in the door this summer. Winger Michael Spellman, formerly of Sunderland’s academy, is one who impressed against Woking last weekend. He made 40 appearances for Newport County in League Two last season.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – STEPHEN WALKER

With the start of a new season, come getting to know new players and Stephen Walker is one of them. The forward came with a reputation of scoring goals and that’s what the Glovers have missed since Rhys Murphy’s first stint. 

Not to put any pressure on Walker but that’s the sort of striker he needs to follow if Yeovil have any chance of making the playoffs, and after last week’s showing he looks more than capable. It was in the 1-1 draw with Carlisle, that the former Crewe man showed what he can do, as he latched onto a Ryan Jones through ball and converted comfortably. Now that might not seem a lot to most, but to a Yeovil fan it’s like seeing rain for the first time after a two month drought.

Stephen Walker celebrates his opener for Yeovil Town
Stephen Walker celebrates his opener. Picture courtesy of Jayden Tate/Tate’s Photography.

GATESHEAD – ALEX LANKSHEAR

With last seasons defence being ripped apart, Gateshead needed to reinforce the backline, and they have done more than reinforce it with Lankshear. A product of the Arsenal academy, the left-back has made a big impact since going the side from Boston United. Not only did he score last time out, but more importantly for a defender he kept a clean sheet. Now that might not be amazing to some but he did all that on his debut.

In all aspects, the 23-year-old performed well, from his defensive duties, winning all his aerial duals, to the more attacking side of the game with 67% accuracy on his crosses. The Glovers will certainly have their work cut out keeping him quiet at both ends of the pitch. But if they can handle him, they may stand a chance of getting something out of the game.

THE GAFFER…

Gateshead’s new coach Lee Cattermole will be no stranger to watchers of the Premier League over the past 20 years. One of the most robust of defensive midfielders, he started his career at Middlesbrough but is best known for his time at Sunderland where he made more than 200 appearances.

This is his first frontline managerial role having had a spell coaching the Under-18s at Middlesbrough and then a very brief spell on the coaching staff at Bristol Rovers at the end of 2024. He joined under Matt Taylor who was sacked by The Gas four days later with Cattermole and fellow coach David Horseman given the caretaker managerial role, but he left the club before he had the chance to take charge of a match with Indigo Calderon being appointed.

His initial comments suggest Cattermole is keen to build on the foundations left at the International Stadium by Rob Elliot, but expect there to be an added feisty-ness to his side – and on the touchline.

LAST TIME WE MET…

How can we forget the last time these two sides faced each other at Huish Park. Bank Holiday Monday last August and Mark Cooper’s Glovers found themselves 3-0 up at half-time and seemingly cruising, but when the visitors’ Kyle Hurst pulled one back a minute in to the second half, there was a sense of dread among Yeovil fans. The capitulation in the second half was the stuff of nightmares with Gateshead coming back to win 4-3 deep in to second half injury time.

Josh Sims celebrates his goal at Huish Park.
It all started so well last August, Josh Sims celebrates Yeovil’s opener against Gateshead. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

The return fixture on Tyneside back in March also ended in defeat with the Glovers on the wrong end of a 2-1 final scoreline. Second half goals from Gateshead’s Keaton Ward and Yeovil old boy Mark Beck did the damage that day.

DON’T I KNOW YOU?

There is likely to be two faces in the Gateshead defence on Saturday who are likely to be remembered  by Yeovil supporters. Central defender Kyle Ferguson made 34 appearances for the Glovers last season before being one of a number released from Huish Park in the summer. The Scotsman warmed up for his return to Somerset with the second goal in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Woking. Don’t say it.

Don’t even think it… Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

The other ex-Glover in the visitors’ squad may be less well known. Jack Robinson made 19 appearances during a loan spell at Huish Park in the 2021/22 season whilst still in the Middlesbrough academy. He has since turned up at both Carlisle United and Hartlepool United before missing the whole of last season through injury. The 25-year-old turned up at Gateshead in pre-season and earned a one-year contract having impressed on trial.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Richard Aspinall will be taking charge of the lunchtime kick-off in Somerset this weekend. He has some interesting connections with our opponents, check out Ben’s article – here.

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It’s back to Huish Park on Saturday afternoon as Yeovil Town take on Carlisle United in their first competitive game at home this season.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

As is the same for every team one game into the season there isn’t any real form to go off, and it’s no different for the Glovers. We can however cast our eye over last weeks fixture to make some sort of judgement on the team. Drawing 1-1 against Scunthorpe United on the opening day of the season in no mean feat, and a section of the fans (even if tongue in cheek) described it as the same old Yeovil.

That feels harsh though, it was strong showing for a side that has only had pre-season to get to know each other. Another reason to look at it with a small glint of rose tinted glasses was the fact we were winning the match until the 89th minute. Some fans frustrations are understandable that we didn’t take home all three points, but all you have to do is watch the highlights to realise that not even Thibaut Courtois would have stopped that’ll going in from Luke Brennan.

Mason Obeng puts Yeovil into the lead at Scunthorpe last weekend.

All in all I think it was mostly positive from the Glovers last week, which will hopefully put us in a good place going into another tough game against the Cumbrians.

CARLISLE UNITED

It hasn’t been the best of starts for the Cumbrians under new manager Rob Elliot. Pre-season was tough as they struggled to just the one win against Darlington in their friendlies. That would mean nothing if the came into the opening game and won with the style and type of performance they came accustomed to under Mark Hughes last season. However, much like Yeovil, they were found ruing their missed chances after 90 minutes at home against newly-promoted Worthing.

In a game that started slowly, the Blues finally took the lead just before half-time through forward Georgie Kelly, giving his side a good foundation to build on. Whatever Worthing boss, Adam Hinshelwood, said at the break seemed to make a difference as on the 67th minute Dominic Hutchinson got the away side back in it.

It wasn’t until the last 10 minutes though that game really kicked into life as Razzaq Coleman and Ricky Aguiar quick fire double put the visitors 1-3 up with four minutes to go. The game looked done and dusted until Kelly got his brace for the Cumbrians to set up a tense final couple of minutes. It wasn’t to be however for the home side, which lead to boos from some disgruntled fans.

Archie Mair was in goal for Carlisle last weekend with recognised number one Gabe Breeze on the bench and the homegrown keeper departed for Cambridge United this week. His  replacement, Gateshead stopper Adam Desbois, was in goal from the Tynesiders in their 2-1 opening day defeat at Eastleigh last weekend.

The number of former Gateshead players who manager Rob Elliot, a former boss at the International Athletics Stadium, has brought to Cumbria has been a point of contention for supporters. Long throw specialist Brad Nicholson, fellow defender Kenton Richardson, have both made the move from the North East to the North West alongside a number of backroom staff – and now Desbois.

Wherever they have come from, there is no doubt that Carlisle’s squad has enough quality – without mentioning the likes of last season’s top-scorer Regan Linney, winger David Ajiboye, midfielder Callum Whelan and summer signing Harvey Bunker – to bounce back from opening day defeat at Huish Park.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – MASON OBENG

The whole team last week look solid, putting in a shift that the away fans could be happy with traveling back down to the South West. One player stood out more than others and that was winger Mason Obeng. In fact, since he arrived at Huish Park the 22-year-old has shown why Billy Rowley was keen to get him from Walton & Hersham.
Mason Obeng. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

The winger has provided a contestant threat down the left hand side since joining, and proved last week how effective he can be for the team. The youngster, not only showed glimpses of his silky feet but also how clinical he can be in front of goal. His timing for said goal was impeccable, a perfectly-flighted free-kick from former Aldershot Town man Ryan Jones, was played deep to the back post, and just when it looked a wasted opportunity, up popped Obeng to volley it in to the opposite corner of the goal.

Even if the Glovers couldn’t hang on the new signing showed what could be to come against Carlisle and the season ahead.

CARLISLE UNITED – GEORGIE KELLY

It was a tough one to pick as David Ajiboye and Georgie Kelly are both great players. Besides the two goals last week, the reason I chose Kelly was due to Ajiboye underperforming the last time we met, after I picked him to watch out for.

That’s not a disservice to the Kelly in any way though, as the forward proved what a key asset he could be to Rob Elliot last week. Similar to Obeng in that he kept up his side of the bargain with two goals that should’ve at least got the Cumbrians a point. One game is way to early to start pointing fingers but it wasn’t the Irishman’s fault they lost last weekend.

And Yeovil will have to be careful he doesn’t pick up his scoring boots this weekend or the defence could have a long afternoon ahead.

THE GAFFER…

A familiar face in this league and also in the Premier League, it’s Rob Elliot who takes the reins for the opposition at Huish Park on Saturday. Everyone now knows the spiel on the 40-year-old, as a player he made over 50 top flight appearance for Newcastle United, whilst also playing five games in the Europa League as a goalkeeper. Throughout his 20 year career, Elliot mainly served as a back up making over 200 appearances.

It’s as manger that he has made a name for himself, especially in the National League, where he guided Gateshead to FA Trophy glory in 2024. He left the following season for football league side Crawley but after some poor results the pair parted ways. He soon rejoined Gateshead with the objective of keeping them up, which he did with two games to spare. It was in May that the former goalkeeper joined Carlisle as their manager.

Elliot has faced the Glovers on three occasions winning two and losing one.

LAST TIME WE MET…

Remember what being cold was like? Well, if you can cast your minds back to February this year when Yeovil Town were beaten 3-0 at Brunton Park in our last meeting. That day the game was over before Billy Rowley even had a chance to sit in the dugout as Morgan Feeney put the home side up 1-0 after five minutes. Only 12 minutes later and Luke Armstrong had doubled the scoring for the Blues as they ultimately played the Glovers off the pitch. The game was then put to bed in first half stoppage time when Ryan Galvin made it three for the Cumbrians. The only saving grace that day for Yeovil was that they didn’t concede any goals in the second half.

Morgan Williams challenging Carlisle keeper Gabe Breeze at Huish Park last season. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

The last time Carlisle made the long journey to Somerset saw the sides held to a 1-1 draw at Huish Park last October. With Richard Dryden in the dug-out, the Glovers took the lead after just 15 minutes with Tahvon Campbell credited with the goal before the visitors’ substitute Harvey McAdam equalised after 68 minutes.

DON’T I KNOW YOU?

Former Glovers’ defender Bevis Mugabi is on the books at Brunton Park, but he won’t be featuring at Huish Park this weekend.

The Uganda international, who made more than 100 appearances having joined the Glovers from Southampton in 2016, is one of a number of players on the treatment table for Carlisle.

The 31-year-old is suffering with a knee tendon injury which has kept him out since the end of last season.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Lewis Sandoe will take charge of Yeovil’s first game of the season with more detail here from Ben.

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Football is back….league football, that is. After a pre-season of wondering how much we can read in to a performance, Yeovil Town make the long journey to Scunthorpe United for the opening fixture of the new National League Premier Division season.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

Well there isn’t any real form to go off. As much as pre-season offers players the opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and try to hit the ground running, the results are ultimately meaningless. Saying that I will be using them to try and establish some sort of form guide for the first competitive game of the 2026/27 season.

For the Glovers, results in these games have probably been a bit lower down the pecking order than in previous years. 15 new players trying to gel and figure each other out was the most pressing matter and after finishing last season with an injury-ravaged squad,  boss Billy Rowley wasn’t keen to get through the warm-up games unscathed, which it seems like has been the case.

Ben Radcliffe wins a header. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

However, the results have probably frustrated Rowley, none more so than when pushing Newport County close last week. The game finished 1-2 to the football league side, but perhaps could’ve been different had Yeovil kept a hold of their early lead. It wasn’t to be though, with the Glovers succumbing to the quality of the opposition. That felt like the story of the pre-season for the Glovers, which hopefully will be turned around come Saturday.

SCUNTHORPE UNITED

Scunthorpe manager Andy Butler has made it perfectly clear this pre-season has been about getting minutes in to the legs of his squad. If you wanted proof of this, the Iron’s final friendly – a 1-1 draw with Chesterfield last Friday night – added an extra 30 minutes after the regulation 90, just to get those minutes in to legs.

There were nine friendlies in the Scunthorpe schedule (three more than Yeovil, for context) and the results range from a win over Leeds United’s highly-rated Under-21s to drawing with a strong League One opposition in Chesterfield, to defeat at Buxton and a draw at Spalding United, managed by former boss Jimmy Dean.

There have been plenty of comings and goings at the Attis Arena. The most notable departures are winger Callum Roberts, who delivered 21 goals as the Iron made the play-offs last season, and midfielder Oli Ewing who have gone to League One new boys Notts County and National League rivals Forest Green Rovers respectively.

Incomings include former York City captain Callum Howe, the defender turned down a contract extension at the Football League’s latest member to make the move, and Luke Brennan, a tricky winger brought in from National League North side Buxton, who is being seen as at least part of the answer to replacing Roberts.

The biggest point of intrigue going in to the opening game is between the posts. Last season’s number one, Louis Jones, has been handed the number one jersey, but that was a decision manager Andy Butler only made late in pre-season. His rival for a place between the post, Maison Campbell, signed a new contract in the summer, but was handed the number 25.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – LUKE McCORMICK

Many fans will be looking towards the new players to provide the spark and be a shiny new toy that can propel us to the playoffs. But it is the midfield maestro and new captain Luke McCormick that could be the key to unlocking this teams potential.

The 27-year-old played a huge role last season, as he orchestrated the team on the pitch from midfield, whether it was getting back and doing the dirty work or finding the back of the net at the other end. And it’s those goals that helped us secure safety last season, with our strikers underperforming Yeovil needed someone to step up and it was the former Bristol Rovers man who did so. If it wasn’t for a long term injury who knows how many more he could’ve bagged.

He clearly had an impact off the pitch as well, with manager Billy Rowley naming the midfielder our new captain. It wasn’t just his boss he impressed, as the curtained colonel endeared himself to the Huish Park faithful, which isn’t all that easy to do. McCormick has been here for a season now but it feels like 10, and that’s the biggest compliment I can pay him.

Danny Whitehall tucks home a penalty in Scunthorpe’s 3-0 win at Huish Park last season. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

SCUNTHORPE UNITED – DANNY WHITEHALL

If you wanted to genetically engineer a striker that you’d love to play for you, but hate playing against you, you’d probably end up with the genes of Scunthorpe’s Danny Whitehall in your test tube.

The 30-year-old opened the scoring from the penalty spot when the Iron won 3-0 at Huish Park last March and picked up a booking – standard.

He’s someone who will probably empty Jos Barker’s water bottle at the first opportunity, is guaranteed to be in the referee’s ear when he’s hurled himself to the floor when the Yeovil defence looked at him sideways, but give him a chance in front of goal and there’s a good chance he’ll take it.

THE GAFFER…

Andy Butler is royalty when it comes to Scunthorpe United. The former defender started his playing career at The Iron in 2002 and would go on to make over 130 appearances for them in a six year spell. He’d go onto play for the likes of Huddersfield, Walsall and Doncaster Rovers over the next 10 years (with some loan spells dotted in there) before returning to Glanford Park in 2019. After a season however, he’d leave to return to Doncaster, where he’d make 20 appearances. After flirting with the lower leagues, Butler would find himself back where it all started for him 21 years earlier at Glandford Park where retired a legend.

As a manager the 42-year-old  has been in charge of the Iron since 2024, when he replaced Jimmy Dean. However, it was as the Doncaster Belles boss, in woman’s football, where he cut his teeth, before he took over as caretaker boss of the mens side.

Butler has only faced the Glovers twice as a manager, both last season when he would win both games.

LAST TIME WE MET…

It’s back to March, when the two sides last met, with The Iron running out 3-0 winners at Huish Park. It was a tough day that for the Glovers but one they would have learned many a lesson from. It was fairly even affair for the first 45 as both teams wanted to give nothing away. it was in the second half though that Yeovil threw away all their good work.

Zain Westbrooke, left, in Scunthorpe United colours at Huish Park last season. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

Five minutes into the second period Scunthorpe were given a penalty after Joy Mukena brought down Danny Whitehall. The aforementioned Whitehall would then convert the spot kick to take a 1-0 lead. Billy Rowley’s men wouldn’t be pushed about easily though and made it tough for the away side, before Leo Farrell doubled The Iron’s lead on the 75th minute. With the game almost complete, Farrell got his brace as he converted a Tyler Denton pass in added time to make it 3-0.

The last time the two sides met in Lincolnshire was last November when Scunthorpe ran out 1-0 winners at Glanford Park. A first half goal from Hull City loanee Tyrell Sellars-Fleming was enough to sink Richard Dryden’s side.

DON’T I KNOW YOU?

No ex-Glovers for the traveling support this week, and given we released 10 players last season that is a surprise.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Michael Barlow will take charge of Yeovil’s first game of the season with more detail here from Ben.

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It’s the final game of the season this weekend as Yeovil Town take on Solihull Moors, with kick-off at Huish Park 12:30pm.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

It’s the end of the season, and even I’m bored of saying it but the Glovers have been inconsistent at best throughout the campaign. The most consistent they have been is when losing three in a row back in August. Thankfully though with the end of the season comes the end of the Jekyll and Hyde form (fingers crossed).

Last time out form had to be chucked out the window as Yeovil took on a formidable York City side. In what was always going to be a difficult away trip, the Glovers succumbed to a 3-0 defeat, although playing some decent football, the quality in sides was easy to see. An opener from league top scorer Ollie Pearce set the Minstermen on the their way to three points, before their other star man, Josh Stones doubled the lead three minutes from half time. With the game all but wrapped up, Joe Grey added a third in the second minute of added time at the end of the match.

Josh Stones on the turn inside the opening stages.

SOLIHULL MOORS

The Moors sit one spot above Yeovil going into this game, and have been very similar to the Glovers when it comes to recent form. From the last five fixtures, they have two losses, two draws and a win to their name. That sole victory was two and a bit weeks ago, when they defeated Boreham Wood 4-1 at home.

If we look at their most recent game, the Midlands side lost 3-0 at home to Boston United. That game saw Solihull drop to 15th in the table and replaced by Boston. The game was in the balance until the 66th minute when striker Conor Wilkinson was sent off for allegedly making a discriminatory remark to referee Sunny Singh. The official took both sides off the pitch for 20 minutes and The Moors never recovered, Boston scored three times in the final 23 minutes to win comfortably.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – THE TEAM

With it being the last game of the season I thought I’d bring some positivity to end the season. In what has been a very turbulent campaign for the Glovers, with it being the first year of the new ownership, having four managers and ultimately a high turnover in players.

So for the last game of the season, the whole team is important. From Player of the Season contender goalkeeper Jed Ward to the fellow loanees of Terrell Works, Dak Mafico and Troy Perrett and everyone in between. Vote for your Player of the Season – HERE. It may not have been pretty at times but this team has seen us to a solid mid table position even if it looked scary at times. For many it’s the last time they will play in front of the Huish Park faithful and let’s hope they can put in a performance that we as fans can be proud of as we stroll off into the early summer sun.

Brett McGavin leading out the Yeovil Town side.
Brett McGavin leading out the Yeovil Town side.
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SOLIHULL MOORS – LAURIE WALKER

It’s not just the Glovers who have their own star keeper, with the Midlanders’ number one being their main man. Walker, has been solid this season, keeping key clean sheets and being, like Jed Ward, a solid base at the spine of the team. It was a tough time out last time for the shot stopper as he conceded three but he was a strong presence before his side went down to 10 men.

Before that game however he had been in what can only be described as great form, with only two goals conceded in the five games leading up to the Boston game. Clean sheets are what makes a keeper valuable and for Solihull Moors they have a very valuable asset in Walker.

THE GAFFER…

The final gaffer to sit in the away dugout at Huish Park this season is Chris Millington. The 50-year-old has had very solid first season in charge at the ARMCO Arena. Millington took over the job at the start of October after Matthew Taylor’s dismissal.

The former Man City academy player never made an appearance in professional football as he became a coach of the Altrincham under 18’s at an early age. Millington first foray into professional football as a manager was as the assistant to Pete Wild, when he was caretaker boss at Oldham. In 2019, Wild was announced as Halifax Town manager taking his assistant with him. After a successful three seasons in Yorkshire, Wild moved on to pastures new at League Two side Barrow. Millington however stayed and became the first team boss a day later. After another three years at Halifax, Millington resigned.

LAST TIME WE MET…

It was way back on September 2nd the two sides last met, which was at the ARMCO Arena. Yeovil took the three points that day with a smash and grab 0-1 win. The only goal of the game was scored by Junior Morias at the end of the first half.

Junior Morias opens the scoring.

The last game played at Huish Park between the two, was in September 2024, with Solihull taking the spoils. A Conor Wilkinson goal in the third minute that day secured the three points for the Moors.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Just one former Glover making his way back to Huish Park on the Solihull bus this Saturday. That sole player is Emmanuel Sonupe, and you will be forgiven for not remembering the winger. The 30-year-old joined Yeovil in November of 2020 and would go onto make 15 appearances for the Glover until he left in the following September. Sonupe scored twice during his time in Somerset.
Emmanuel Sonupe, remember him now? Still no? Okay.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Andrew Humphries will be the man with the whistle on Saturday, for more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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It’s the final away game of the season as Yeovil Town travel to York City for an evening kick off.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

The Glovers have been very up and down all season and with the campaign drawing to a close it is no different. However, over the last five fixtures it has been more down than up, as they have lost three, won one and lost one.

It was in the last game that Yeovil provide that single draw, as they took on FC Halifax Town at Huish Park. The game was far from a fun watch, with it finishing 0-0. Neither side really threatened to break the deadlock with Halifax’s goalscorer-in-chief Will Harris being kept quiet by a none other than Jed Ward. Now, that is an achievement in itself to be fair to Billy Rowley‘s men, but as the story has been all season with Yeovil, finding the back of the net was a struggle.

Ryan Jones vs Halifax
Pic C/O Gary Brown

YORK CITY

It’s been a story of success for the Minstermen this season, as they top the league with just the four defeats in 44 games. If that record wasn’t enough for the Yorkshire side, they have scored 110 goals to date, yes you read that right. Both those impressive records have led to 104 points for City, two points ahead of second place Rochdale.

Last time out for York, it was a more quiet affair for them on the goal front with just a 0-1 win over a strong Tamworth side. The Minstermen only goal of the game came through Ollie Pearce, more on him later.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JED WARD

Once again, I’m picking the brick wall that is Ward. As with every other week, he is key to whether Yeovil get a good result or not. Unfortunately for him, he can’t really rely on the defenders in front of him to keep Ollie Pearce at bay, due to more rotation of the backline and the quality of Yorks attack. The way the Glovers will ruin the party is if the young shot stopper plays one of his best games of the season.

From selfish point of view, Ward will be wanting to put in a top performance to prove to his parent club, Bristol Rovers, he is worth the chance or potentially a move elsewhere. Ward vs Pearce will hopefully be a very good matchup for both sets of fans.

YORK CITY – OLLIE PEARCE

Picking just a single player in a side that could go onto break many of the National League’s records is hard. But it was impossible to overlook Pearce when it comes to the most influential player. The striker has been in no uncertain terms out of this world this season, bagging himself just the 33 goals to date.

Ollie Pearce in action against Yeovil.
Pic – Gary Brown

The 30-year-old has been on a bit of a baron spell, if you can call it that, with just three goals in his last five games. Last time out he even broke a drought of two games without a goal. The Glovers defence will have their backs against the wall this Saturday facing one of the most feared strikers outside the football league.

THE GAFFER…

Stuart Maynard is the man in charge at the York Community Stadium. The 45-year-old is no stranger to putting up title challenges after guiding Notts County to the League Two playoffs last season. Maynard could be considered unlucky in his dismissal at County after losing in the semi-finals to AFC Wimbledon.

Before joining The Magpies, the former midfielder spent three years as manager at Wealdstone United, in what was his first step into first team management.

LAST TIME WE MET…

York have had the run of the results when the two sides have met in recent seasons. In the most recent fixture between the two teams, York won convincingly 1-3 at Huish Park. Ollie Pearce opened the scoring that day with a penalty in the 25th minute, Ollie Banks then doubled the lead nine minutes later. The Glovers looked to get back into the game on 77 minutes when Luke McCormick pulled one back, before Jake Wannell scored an own goal to seal the game for York.

Luke McCormick scrambles the ball home against York
Pic – Gary Brown

When the previously faced off at the York Community Stadium, the game finished 4-0 to the Minstermen. An Ollie Pearce hat-trick and a Tyrese Sinclair goal that day saw off a depleted Yeovil side.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

There is one very familiar face in the York side, Morgan Williams. A tough one for the Glovers to stomach, as this will the first time we will have seen the defender since he joined York from Yeovil in January.

Williams was a stalwart for the Glovers amassing 172 appearances across a seven year spell. Those seven years started with two loans in the 19/20 and 20/21 seasons, before joining on a free in from Coventry in the summer of 2021.

I think I can speak for all fans in giving a warm welcome to Williams when he faces off against us on Saturday.

Morgan Williams celebrating Yeovil Towns National league out title win.
Morgan Williams celebrating Yeovil Towns National league out title win.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Darren Drysdale will be the man with the whistle on Saturday, for more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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Yeovil Town are back at Huish Park on Saturday afternoon as they take on FC Halifax Town in their penultimate home game of the National League Premier Division season.

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YEOVIL TOWN

With three games to go in the league, the Glovers are now mathematically safe from relegation. With that horrible thought now under control for another year, we may see a Yeovil side let loose a bit. After the last couple of weeks, the side has been up and down form wise and that was no different in their last game on Easter Monday.

That game saw them travel to the south coast to face Eastleigh short on bodies after a gruelling fixture schedule. Off the back of a hard-fought win against now-relegated Truro City on Good Friday, the Glovers went down to a 2-1 defeat as Eastleigh striker Aaron Blair scored a goal in each half before forgotten man, defender Dan Ellison, pulled a late consolation goal back for Yeovil.

That game saw all three Under-19s players, defender Jaydon Biss, midfielder Ollie Hughes and striker Liam Nardiello, all coming off the bench in the second half underlining the selection headache facing boss Billy Rowley.

Dan Ellison

FC Halifax Town

The Shayman have also been in form that resembles a roller-coaster. Over their last five fixtures, the Yorkshiremen have won twice, lost twice and drawn once. They arrive in Somerset five points outside the play-off places with Southend United, who occupy the spot above the dotted line, also having two games in hand.

Last time out, The Shaymen played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Tamworth at The Shay. That match saw them miss a penalty in second half stoppage time having made a comeback from going 1-0 down in the first minute.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – DAKARAI MAFICO

On loan Cardiff City midfielder Mafico started life at Yeovil with a bang, putting in superb performance after superb performance and showing the Huish Park faithful what the quality is like in the league above. He then settled in a bit more and those good performances felt normal and were maybe taken for granted.

Dakarai Mafico. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

The youngster then picked up an injury and has been out for a couple of games, and it has shown in the games he has missed. Rowley revealed the 19-year-old will be available to face Halifax and our midfield hasn’t felt as strong without him in it, as the 19-year-old knits everything together. As well as combining defence with attack, he does the hard work as well, covering the pitch and putting tackles when needed. With him back in the squad on Saturday hopefully we will get to see more of the Cardiff youngster before he returns to Welsh capital.

FC HALIFAX TOWN – WILL HARRIS

There is a number of reason why teams put themselves in play-off contention whether it be from a solid backline to great manager. But the most common reason for pushing high up the league is having someone who knows where the goal is. One of those players is Will Harris.

Now, Harris may not be one of the household strikers in the league like Yprk City’s Ollie Pearce‘s or Rochdale’s Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who lead the division’s scoring charts. But the 25-year-old has definitely put himself in that bracket after the season he is having. He sits behind the aforementioned Pearce and Dieseruvwe, as well as Boreham Wood’s Matt Rush in fourth on the National League top scorer table, with 21 goals.

The Glovers have struggled against top striker so far this campaign and Saturday afternoon may be no different unfortunately.

THE GAFFER…

Adam Lakeland will be in the opposing dug-out at Huish Park as he winds down his first at the helm in Yorkshire. The 41-year-old has certainly earned his striped working up through leagues. Lakeland’s first managerial job in senior men’s football was at Northwich Victoria, where he managed for a season. After a year out, he would move onto Farsley Athletic, finishing his four year stint there in 2021.

He would return to Curzon Ashton, where he was once an assistant manager, and take the main job at the Tameside Stadium for two years. He would then leave for Kings Lynn, where again he lasted two years before moving onto FC Halifax Town.

LAST TIME WE MET…

The Glovers will be hoping to put some bad memories behind them having not beaten The Shaymen since 2022. That record was continued last time out when the two played out a thrilling 3-2 win for the Yorkshiremen.

On that day in late August, Owen Bray would open the scoring in first half stoppage time. Yeovil would fight their way back in the second half, with Junior Morias converting a penalty on the 52nd minute, and then took the lead through Harvey Greenslade six minutes later. Bray would get his brace only a few moments later, before Will Harris won the game for the home side ten minutes from time.

Yeovil Town's players jump on striker Harvey Greenslade after his 58th minute goal.
Yeovil Town celebrate Harvey Greenslade’s goal at The Shay.

The last game at Huish Park was less eventful, with Florent Hoti bagging the only goal in a 1-0 win for Halifax.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Don’t worry home fans, it looks like no returning faces will be coming to haunt Yeovil this weekend.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Rob Massey-Ellis will be the man with the whistle on Saturday, for more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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Yeovil Town travel to the South Coast as they take on Eastleigh down in Hampshire on Easter Monday afternoon.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

The back end of this season has been more up and down than a heartbeat monitor. We win two games, lose two game and then win another game. The inconsistency would be worrying if we were’t all but safe and it wasn’t the end of the campaign, the only thing I hope with this spell is that it doesn’t carry into next season.

In the last game it was another case of fatigue being the name of the game for Yeovil, although they ended up winning 1-0 to relegate Truro City on Good Friday. It says a lot for how tired the squad is when the goal comes from the newest player in the team, Southampton Under-21s Will Merry, in the 95th minute. Even the newer loan recruits have looked jagged, but we were all merry at the end of that Truro game.

Will Merry wheels away | Photo by Gary Brown

EASTLEIGH

It’s been tough for the Spitfires over recent game, with just four points since the 25th February. That run of poor form has left Eastleigh in 20th position, hovering around the relegation zone. With other teams around them now picking up points, they will be up for this match.

One of those four points was in the Spitfires most recent game a at Woking on Good Friday. That match was one of either poor defending or great goalscoring, depending on which side of the fence you sit. The fixture finished 3-3 with Eastleigh 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go, but did end a run of four straight defeats.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JED WARD

It was the Jed Ward show again on Good Friday, and I’m thankful for him being in this side this season. As I’ve said many a time this season, the on loan Bristol Rovers’ keeper is one of, if not the main reason we have stayed in games and even won games. The last games was no different. The 22-year-old showed once again why I would not be surprised if he is his parent clubs first choice next season.

It was multiple great saves from the shot stopper that kept the Glovers going during a tired looking first half. I think we can safely put our player of the month in the conversation for one of great loan players here at Huish Park.

Jed Ward and Josh Sims
Pic c/o Gary Brown

EASTLEIGH – AARON BLAIR

Blair has been in the same rut as his team in the last month and a half, and his dip in form may have contributed to some of the poor form. However, he has arguably been the best player for the Hampshire side this season. With four games left of the campaign, the 25-year-old has been the go to man when his side have needed a goal.

The forward has scored 15 times so far this term and although he hasn’t found the net since his double against Brackley Town a month ago. He did however chip in with two assist last time out. But one thing that is for sure he will be wanting to put the current drought to bed.

THE GAFFER…

Eastleigh will be welcoming Yeovil to the Silverlake Stadium with an interim boss at the helm. The man in charge is Richard Hill, a man that may be not known to many. The 62-year-old had a playing career that spanned 10-years from 1982-1992, featuring for the likes of Northampton, Watford and Oxford United during that time.

Since retiring from playing, Hill has had a very nomadic career, from being advisor to the Ethiopian national team to managing FC Kairat in the Kazakhstan Premier league. When closer to home, the Hinkley man has been in charge at Stevenage, Whitehawk and Eastleigh on three previous occasions.

Surprisingly, Hill has never managed a game against the Glovers.

LAST TIME WE MET…

Eastleigh has been a bit of a bogey team for Yeovil in recent seasons with no wins since 2023. The previous fixture between the sides was at the end of December, when they drew 1-1. Yeovil took the lead in 28th minute through Luke McCormick, before Aaron Blair netted a penalty on the stroke of half-time.

Luke McCormick scoring against Eastleig for Yeovil Town.
Luke McCormick scoring against Eastleigh.

The last game in Hampshire was a win for the home side thanks to a Chris Maguire goal in the first half.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Sam Pearson is an ex-Glover who is on the books at Eastleigh, but the Welsh winger will not be featuring against his old employers on Easter Monday.

He has been on loan at National League South promotion chasers Dorking since March.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Ross Martin will be the man with the whistle on Tuesday evening For more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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Easter weekend is here, and as with Christ returning from the dead, Yeovil Town return from their away travels to play Truro City in the league on Friday afternoon.

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YEOVIL TOWN

The Glovers will be on a hunt if their own this Good Friday, although not for eggs but for three points. After two wins on the bounce, Yeovil looked like a team rejuvenated. However, fast forward a week and Billy Rowley’s men have been beaten twice in a row and will be looking for another three points.

Last time out was a tough assignment for the Glovers as they faced a very strong Southend United side away from home, losing 2-1. It wasn’t a pretty start for Yeovil as they conceded a Gus Scott-Morriss goal in the fourth minute. Jake Wannell then found him so high up the pitch he could have got a nose bleed, but thank god he didn’t as superbly found the top left corner from the edge of box with his back to goal. For the Glovers that want enough to secure a point from Roots Hall, as Keenan Forson secured the win six minutes from time.

Jake Wannell’s superb finish.

TRURO CITY

The Tinners have picked up their form in recent weeks having not lost over their last three games. The Cornwall side do however sit bottom of the National League having only won seven games, one of which was against Yeovil. And although Truro look set to be relegated, they will be a tough opposition for the Glovers.

In their last game agaisnt Boreham Wood, the Tinners drew 0-0, but dominated possesion, and had the looked the more dangerous when going forward. Truro will also be coming off a near week long break compared to the Glovers who only played on Tuesday.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JED WARD

It was only a matter of time before I put him back him back in this segment. The goal keeper has been a tremendous asset for all four of Yeovil’s managers this season. He is at the base of the spine for Yeovil, and is the foundation for good play, with his distribution. Besides the more “attacking” side of the game, Ward is most loved for his defensive work.

Jed Ward in action for Yeovil Town
Jed Ward in action for Yeovil Town | Pic by Gary Brown

His ability as a shot stopper is second to none, he has grown into his role within the squad throughout the season and will definitely be missed once he loan comes to an end. Over the last couple of games Ward hasn’t been as prominent, but hopefully if we see the Jed ward we know we can, it will be a Good Friday for Yeovil.

TRURO CITY – LUKE JEPHCOTT

Jephcott has been the go to man for the Tinners when it comes to needing a goal. With six goals and four assists the ex-Plymouth man has seemed to found his scoring boots once again. It was during his time at Home Park, the striker made a name for himself with 33 league goals in 106 appearances.

The 26-year-old has matched his best ever goalscoring season since leaving the Pilrgrims in 2023 with his six goals.

THE GAFFER…

John Askey will be in the opposition dugout. The 61-year-old became boss at Cornwall’s only professional team on 2024 when Paul Wotton joined Torquay.

As a player, Askey played exclusively for Macclesfield Town, making over 500 appearances over 20 years. After hanging up his boots, the former forward would go on to manage the Cheshire side to six across two spells before leaving for pastures new in 2018.

Over the next five years, Askey would go on to manage Port Vale, York and Hartlepool. Across his 23 years in management, the Stoke man has faced Yeovil three times, winning all three.

LAST TIME WE MET…

It was a tough loss down in Cornwall for Yeovil when the two sides last met. The game was wrapped up within the first 20 minutes as Tyler Harvey bagged the only goal of the game.

Yeovil captain Jake Wannell raises a hand in apology as he leaves the pitch at Truro.

When they last played at Huish Park, it was more positive for the Glovers as they won 2-1, that game was over two years ago in August 2023. It was however close to being another defeat, as the Tinners took the lead in the 54th minute through Andrew Neal. The first of Yeovil’s saviours was Olly Thomas as he drew his side back level on the 84th minute. Six minutes later, Jake Wannell won it for his team.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Former Glovers goalie, Aidan Stone has ended up in Cornwall. The 28-year-old played 17 times during his career at Huish Park.

Yeovil Town goalkeeper Aidan Stone warming up ahead of the pre-season friendly with Bristol Rovers.
Aidan Stone. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

Another former Yeovil man is in at centre back for the Tinners in the shape or Shaun Donellan. The 29-year-old came to Somerset in 2017 and played a season at Huish Park making 25 appearances.

Ryan Law is the third former Glover now playing his trade in Cornwall. The full back signed for Yeovil on loan from Plymouth Argyle in 2022, going on to play 11 times.

Ryan Law in action for the Glovers. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

At this point I think theTruro City Stadium has become a place for Yeovil cast off’s find a reignite their careers. This time it’s Zac Bell, the former loanee played for Yeovil in 2023/24 campaign, making 11 appearances.

Zac Bell.
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

Go get the meme of the old Bristolian lady, because “not another one” as the fifth former Yeovil man in the Truro side is Harry Kite. The midfielder signed as free agent last season, but would only go on to play seven times for Yeovil.

Harry Kite celebrates with his teammates. Photo by Gary Brown.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Lewis Sandoe will be the man with the whistle on Tuesday evening For more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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It’s a third away game in a row for Yeovil Town, as the travel to Essex to face Southend United on Tuesday night.

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YEOVIL TOWN

The clocks may have gone forward but unfortunately the Glovers momentum stalled as they succumbed to 2-1 loss at the hands of Gateshead. After a slight pick up in form in recent games for the Green and White’s, Saturday saw a very tired side made to look like they had travelled the 350 miles they just completed.

The Glovers up against Gateshead.

Now it’s not an excuse for an average performance but it is very valid context. In the last month alone the Glovers have played eight times, twice a week or 180 minutes every seven days, with at most three days recovery. It’s not sustainable for players at this level to keep the good performances going week in, week out, so I sympathise with squad. What is less acceptable is seeing your centre back lunge into a challenge in the 93rd minute and get himself suspended for the next three games (I’m looking at you Fin Cousin-Dawson).

SOUTHEND

The Shrimpers have played well over their last five games with three wins, a draw and a loss to their name. That run of form has seen them cement their challenge for the playoffs, where they currently lie seventh in the league.

United will be riding the crest of a wave as well going into Tuesday, after they booked their place at Wembley, beating Southport 1-3 in the FA Trophy. The Shrimpers had their backs against the wall early on as they went 1-0 after Chris Sze opened the scoring. A halftime talking to was just what the Seasiders needed, as they proved their quality in the second 45 minutes. A Charlie Kendall brace bookended the scoring with for Southend with Jack Bridge also finding the back of the net.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JOSH SIMS

I thought I would change it up this week from the James Daly show and pick his partner in crime. Sims, started the season well and will be remembered for picking up the sack of spuds for scoring the Glovers first goal of the season. But with the change in managers and dips in out of form that brings, the 29-year-old was no different to his team mates. Even in Billy Rowley’s first few months there seemed a spark missing form the winger.

Josh Sims | Photo by Gary Brown

However, over the past month and a half, the ex-Southampton has shown why he has 20  Premier League appearances to his name. Although maybe not scoring or providing the goals that Daly does, Sims has been influential in bringing the best out of Daly and vice versa. The two of them always look like they are on the same wave length, and have been the ignition for Yeovil’s pick up in form.

It was notable on Saturday with no Sims in the squad, that Yeovil looked like they missed something.

SOUTHEND – GUS SCOTT-MORRISS

I like a goal scorer in this section, as they provide a threat, it gives Yeovil fans something to look out for. But there is something unusual about Scott-Morris that makes him stand out from every other goalscorer in the league and that is he is a centre back. It’s not often you see a defender near the top of the charts for goals but the 28-year-old is currently second for the Shrimpers, behind Andrew Dallas, with 10 goals.

Goals aren’t the only thing that Scott-Morriss has in his arsenal, he also a very good defender, providing stability to the Southend backline. The Glovers will need to watch out at both ends of the pitch for the all rounded defender.

THE GAFFER…

Kevin Maher will host the Glovers in midweek when they travel to Essex with the 49-year-old in his fourth year as manager at Roots Hall. The Londoner has been through it all during his time as boss, relegations, administration and playoff final losses to name some of his biggest challenges. Maher, is however looking to get back to the football league with his adopted club, as they currently push for the playoffs.

A former midfielder, the Ilford man, joined Southend in 1998 after being let go by Tottenham Hotspur. He would go on to make over 380 appearance for the Shrimpers over the next 10 years, before leaving for Oldham. Short stints at several other clubs followed before he retired in 2015.

During his time as a manager, Maher has faced Yeovil seven times, winning four, drawing one and losing two.

LAST TIME WE MET…

The two teams last met in November at Huish Park, when the visitors secured a 0-1 over an under pressure Richard Dryden. The only goal that day came from Slavi Spasov in added time.

Last time out against Southend for Yeovil Town
Last time out against Southend | Photo by Gary Brown

It was much happier times when the Glovers last traveled to Roots Hall however, back in November of 2024, when they took all three points thanks to a James Plant goal.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Just Nathan Ralph in the Southend squad that used to call Yeovil home. The Southend captain, joined the Glovers in 2012 and was a part of the League One Play-off  winning side. The 33-year-old called time on his spell at Yeovil in 2015 after playing 41 times.
Nathan Ralph Yeovil Town. Picture Courtesy of Yeovil Town.

THE WOMAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Abigail Byrne will be the woman with the whistle on Tuesday evening For more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.

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Yeovil Town have a long away trip to the Northeast on Saturday as they face Gateshead in the Enterprise National League.

FORM…

YEOVIL TOWN

What a difference a week makes. Going into last Saturday’s match against Morecambe it looked rather glum for the Glovers, no wins in three and needing to pick up points in the next three games. A good result against Morecambe and an improved performance got the team off on the right foot. Then it was onto Wednesday night against Wealdstone.

Yeovil look strong away from home a ran out 0-2 winners, even if Troy Perrett was for some harshly sent off. That red card didn’t stop the Glovers, but the stones didn’t exactly grasp the opportunity with two hands. Goals either side of the half from Terrell Works and man of the moment, James Daly secured all three points.

Wealdstone vs Yeovil. Picture courtesy of Ollie Marsh.

Now with two wins from those important fixtures, hopefully Billy Rowley‘s men can pick up nine points in a week to help stay up.

GATESHEAD

It’s fair to say the season has been turbulent for the Tynesiders. Currently sat 20th in the league, they have been hovering around there for the majority of the season. However, in the last five games they have been steadily picking up points with two wins, two draws and a loss.

It was last time out, that may put shivers down the spines of Yeovil fans as they cruised to a 3-1 win against York City. Many may right this as a one off, but even at that scoring three past a team in second is nothing to be sniffed at. and even more impressively keep York, a side with 105 goals in the league, to just the one is something that should worry any travelling supporter.

Keaton Ward gave Gateshead the lead on the stroke of halftime. Ashley Boatswain then doubled his teams advantage just after the hour mark and Louis Storey completed the rout five minutes from time. York late consolation was thanks to an Ollie Pearce goal in the third minute of added time.

KEY PLAYERS…

YEOVIL TOWN – JAMES DALY

James Daly. That’s it. I don’t know what else to say that I haven’t already said, he is quickly becoming, if not already the most integral player in the side. He may even give Luke McCormick and Jed Ward a run for their money when it comes to player of the season.

Daly scores for Yeovil Town
He’s done it again. James Daly celebrates his sixth goal of the season.

GATESHEAD – ADAM DESBOIS

It’s not often I give goalkeepers, beside Jed Ward, as a key player to watch. Desbois was signed at the start of March and has made an impact straight away. His been more than solid at the back for his side which has led to the rest of the team having confidence. In his seven games at the club, Gateshead have only lost once, with Desbois only conceding seven in that time. It will be a tough ask for Yeovil to break down the brick wall that is Brooks.

THE GAFFER…

Rob Elliot is back in charge for Yeovil’s visit to the north east after being reappointed as manager in January this year. Elliot will be known to most as a former Premier League keeper for nearby rivals Newcastle United. Although the 39-year-old had a long playing career spanning 20 years, he was considered a backup for most of that time.

As manager, Elliot had a great start to life when he took over at Gateshead, after retiring as player at the club. In his first season with the Tynesiders he led them to the playoffs, only to see this side barred after they could not secure a “10-year security of tenure” for their stadium. He also led Gateshead to their first ever trophy that season, when they beat Solihull Moores in the FA Trophy.

After going unbeaten to the start of the 2024/25 season, Elliot was appointed manager at Crawley Town. He was subsequently sacked as their manager in March 2025 after a run of poor results.

He has faced Yeovil twice before, winning one and losing one.

LAST TIME WE MET…

Look away Yeovil fans, or perhaps rejoice, as the last time these two sides met in August, signalled the end of Mark Cooper‘s tenure at Huish Park. What caused that end, was 3-4 defeat that the Glovers should have won. Yeovil went 3-0 up inside the first half, with goals from Josh Sims, Junior Morias and Harvey Greenslade look to give the home side an unassailable lead.

When the sides met at Huish Park in August last year.

Gateshead had other ideas, as Kyle Hirst got one back just after half-time. Ex-Glover, Frank Nouble, then got in on the action 10 minutes later. The Tyneside’s weren’t done yet as they then equalised through Kain Adom on 73 minutes. And the capitulation was complete eight minutes into stoppage time Adom got his brace and sealed the win.

DON’T I KNOW YOU…

Just the one player actually. This week the former Yeovil man is…Mark Beck. Not to be harsh on beck but his time at Huish Park was less than memorable to say the least, Which was mainly down to the fact we loaned him out to Wrexham. The centre forward played eight times for the Glovers scoring no goals.

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…

Dean Watson will be the man with the whistle on Saturday afternoon. For more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.