Match Gallery – Yeovil Town 1 Carlisle Utd 1
2025-10-25
Our man Gary Brown was at Huish Park for us today, here are the best of his match day snaps!
Wannell: We have stopped the rot
2025-10-25
Captain Jake Wannell says his Yeovil Town team-mates hope the 1-1 home draw with Carlisle United has put an end to a poor run of form which saw lose three in a row.
The Glovers took the lead through a Tahvon Campbell goal after 15 minutes at Huish Park before the visitors, who had a 100% record in October before the game, levelled through substitute Harvey McAdam with 22 minutes remaining.
The central defender made his 100th appearance for the club in all competitions having joined from Taunton Town in June 2023.
Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Mark Stillman after the game, Wannell said: “It was a good point in the end and I think before the game we would have taken that result considering we have lost a few games on the bounce, so it stops a bit of a rot. It was a game of two halves, I think we dominated the first half and they dominated the second half so I think we will both take a point and move on.
“The last 20 minutes we were in the trenches with our backs against the wall and I think that is when we think about taking a point and getting out of there.”
Manager Richard Dryden lined up with a defensive back four with Wannell paired alongside regular partner Morgan Williams and new signings Michee Efete and George Nurse playing as traditional full-backs.
Wannell added: “We have had a busy week working on the back four again, obviously we have had a few managers now who wanted a three, so it was a bit of a transition to go back to a four. But (manager Richard Dryden and assistant manager Jerry Gill) have done really well this week and dialled it in nicely. I think we will continue working on it.“
Dryden: We changed the shape and it worked
2025-10-25
Yeovil Town manager Richard Dryden said a change of shape contributed to a much-improved performance as his side picked up a 1-1 draw at home to in-form Carlisle United.
The Glovers lined up with a back four at Huish Park off the back of three disappointing performances and up against a visiting side which had won their last five and were unbeaten in October.
Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Mark Stillman after the match, Dryden said that a lot of focusing in their preparations for the match focused on changing the shape.
He said: “We knew what to expect from Carlisle, they are a top side, they are going to be up there (at that the end of the season). We spent a lot of time this week changing shape, tweaking a few things and the players and staff have been exceptional this week. I thought we started the game well and looked solid but we knew somewhere down the line they were going to have a lot of the ball and they did that in the last 20-25 minutes.
“When we look at it again we will probably look better than I thought and I thought we did well. But we will look back at the good bits, the bad bits and the bits we can improve on.”
Yeovil took the lead after just 15 minutes when George Nurse’s corner was turned in with striker Tahvon Campbell credited with the goal in the stadium, albeit some media outlets putting the goal down as an own goal from the visitors’ Morgan Feeney.
Having been second best for the opening 45 minutes, the visitors started to turn the screw as the game entered the closing stages and substitute Harvey McAdam drew them level with a fine finish after 68 minutes.
Dryden said: “The final touch (for the equaliser) was a great finish, but you can always stop goals. We will go through it with the lads, but there were one or two instances where maybe we could have stopped the cross coming in, etc.
“We know they pinned us back, but we know we have people who can get us up the pitch with a bit of pace and guile and some of the balls forward were really good. I thought the two lads up front (Aaron Jarvis and Tahvon Campbell) were brilliant down the middle, they held it up against the wind and with the wind. I have mentioned those two, but the whole squad were fantastic.”
New signing midfielder Max Jolliffe, who signed on loan from Colchester United until the end of the season during the week, started the match and received a warm ovation from the Huish Park crowd when he was substituted four minutes in to second half injury time.
Fellow recent arrivals defenders Michee Efete and George Nurse both played the full 90 minutes and the final newcomer, defender Dan Ellison who joined from Bristol Rovers on Friday, was an unused substitute.
Dryden said: “I know we need people in and we probably still do, but we wanted to get the right ones in, there is no point getting anyone in. Three or four weeks ago we could not find the right players to bring in, George (Nurse) has come in with a bit of calmness, Max (Jolliffe) has come in and showed a lot of ability and a lot of legs, and that is what we are looking for. Towards the end we ran out of legs a little bit and put a few square people (pegs, surely) in round holes to fill it up but we have come away with a good point.
On Jolliffe, the manager added: “He has only been here since Thursday but he has slotted in really well. He knew his role and the staff have worked really hard working on the roles and where to go and what to do. He is another good addition to the squad.
“Everyone is pushing for a place. In an ideal world you want two people in every position and we have two or three people who can play in two or three different positions. What we want is people who want to come and play for the team, the fans and the staff.”
With no FA Cup first round fixture next weekend, the Glovers have a ten-day break until the visit from Wealdstone to Huish Park. Dryden said the break would give an opportunity to get fitness in to a number of players including striker Junior Morias, winger Josh Sims and midfielder Brett McGavin, who were all missing from the squad against Carlisle.
The boss added: “They are all okay. Junior has had a bit of food poisoning, so we have kept him away to heal up and try and get fit, he will hopefully be back in next week. Simsy is just a bit (of a problem) with his Achilles, nothing super bad but it is pretty sore.
“They have got through a hell of a lot of work again today, but we will keep rinsing and repeating what we have done today with the shape. We have not got a game Saturday, so it gives us a bit more time to get those people we have injured back in hopefully. Jacob (Maddox) is not quite on the verge of getting back in, but he is getting in close. So now we have a good period of time where we can top up on a few things, work on a few things and then we have more games coming up.”
Match Report: Yeovil Town 1 Carlisle United 1
2025-10-25
Yeovil Town shared the points against a Carlisle United side who arrived in Somerset in menacing form after an entertaining match at Huish Park on Saturday.
The Glovers took the lead after just 15 minutes when a George Nurse corner ended up in the net, take your pick who got the final touch with the stadium announcer credit Tahvon Campbell and some scores’ apps giving it as an own goal from visiting defender, Morgan Feeney.
Either way, the hosts were well worth their advantage at the break and continued to frustrate Carlisle until the 68th minute when a moment of quality involving the division’s top scorer Regan Linney set up substitute Harvey McAdam who coolly levelled.
A much improved performance from Yeovil after some difficult weeks and they were well worth their point.
First half
Manager Richard Dryden made four changes from the 3-0 defeat at Rochdale last weekend with new signing midfielder Max Jolliffe coming in for Finn Cousin-Dawson in midfield, Michee Efete replacing the injured Josh Sims and Harvey Greenslade and Tahvon Campbell coming in up front. There was no place in the squad for Brett McGavin and Junior Morias, but there
There was no repeat of the horror start of seven days earlier with a composed opening ten minutes for Yeovil, but it was the visitors who had the first attempts on target coming from the talented Chris Conn-Clarke. The Peterborough United loanee was picking up pockets of space in the middle of the park and had two sighters on goal early on, neither of which particularly troubled Jed Ward in goal.
Then on 15 minutes, a strange thing happened – we took the lead! A great corner from on loan defender George Nurse went straight in to a dangerous area and ended up in the next, Tahvon CAMPBELL was awarded the goal but it is difficult to figure out who got the final touch. Campbell appeared to get a head to it but possibly Carlisle defender Morgan Feeney got a touch on it as well. Let’s be honest, who cares?!
Conn Clarke had a 23rd minute free kick punched away by Ward, but the goal lifted Huish Park and the Yeovil players responded. Two minutes later, Efete put a cross in which Feeney had to be quick on his toes to deal with, before Aaron Jarvis had a penalty shout turned away by referee William Davies after he was pulled to the ground by Feeney. Jarvis manhandled by a defender, we’re as (not) shocked as you!
The attacking intent continued from Yeovil with Andrew Oluwabori coming closest with a shot wide four minutes before the break whilst at the other end Ward was equal to another effort from Conn-Clarke.
As poor as the first half at Rochdale seven days earlier was, this was impressive for the Glovers. They frustrated their in-form visitors and showed intent going forwards with the new arrivals, in particular Nurse and Efete, impressing.
Half time: Yeovil Town 1 Carlisle United 0
Second half
Carlisle’s towering frontman Georgie Kelly got on the end of a Conn-Clarke free-kick three minutes after the restart which Ward was again equal to. There’s some big units in this visiting side, none bigger than Kelly, but Yeovil are matching it. Great to hear Huish Park in full voice backing the boys.
Regan Linney bent an effort wide on 54 minutes and the division’s top scorer had another sight of goal before the hour mark and Carlisle responded to the frustration with two changes in the 61st minute. Harvey Mcadam and Junior Luamba replacing Alex Gilliead and Josh Williams.
On 65 minutes, the ball dropped to Glovers’ captain Jake Wannell on the edge of the box and visiting keeper Gabriel Breeze did well to deny him and then bravely dive in at the feet of Morgan Williams to deny him getting to the rebound.
But, on 68 minutes, Carlisle equalised. Linney was at the heart of it turning past Efete and picking out substitute Harvey McADAM who curled a superb effort in to the top corner. Probably the only real chance the visitors have created this half, but they have taken it.
Linney had another effort straight at Ward after 72 minutes and then came agonosingly close of what would have been one of the sweetest strikes Huish Park has ever seen two minutes later. His shot just needed the slightest bit of bend of it, there’s nothing the striker could have done to hit that any better. He’s some player, Linney.
Another positive moment after 76 minutes with the Huish Park return if summer signing James Daly, not seen in league action since the second game of the season, and a minute later he almost served up a goal. His ball in from the left looked like it took a nick off the head of Jarvis and landed to Campbell at the back post. The striker had Aaron Hayden in close attendance and could not get a touch. Great opportunity there. Moments later, Jarvis came close as well. Neither side are giving this one up.
Nine minutes from time, Richard Dryden made further changes with Finn Cousin-Dawson and Byron Pendleton replacing Aaron Jarvis and Harvey Greenslade. Moments later, Nurse had a shot from distance which took a nick on its way through and went out for a corner. Shades of Jordan Barnett against Torquay there.
The closing stages saw Campbell denied by Breeze before Cousin-Dawson picked up his long-awaited fifth booking of the season deep in to seven minutes of injury time before the points were shared.
In truth, Yeovil had the better chances of the second half and were well worth a draw, Carlisle had one moment of real quality and they took it to earn theirs.
After a difficult few weeks, the Glovers showed they can mix it with the division’s big boys and they can take some reassurance from the performance. The changes – both in formation and personnel – clearly made a difference. Time to get some consistency.
Full time: Yeovil Town 1 Carlisle United 1
Match Details
Venue: Huish Park
Date: Saturday 25th October, 3pm kick-off
Competition: National League Premier Division
Scorers: Tahvon Campbell 15 (1-0), Harvey Mcadam 68 (1-1)
Pitch: Pitch perfect
Conditions: Chilly and breezy, but dry
Attendance: 2,933 (459 away supporters – credit to every one of them)
Bookings:
Yeovil Town: Harvey Greenslade 62, Finn Cousin-Dawson 90+2
Carlisle United: Aaron Hayden 44
Referee: William Davies
Yeovil Town (4-4-2)
Substitutes: James Daley (for Andrew Oluwabori, 76), Byron Pendleton (for Harvey Greenslade, 81), Finn Cousin-Dawson (for Aaron Jarvis, 81), Alex Whittle (for Max Jolliffe, 90+4), Dan Ellison (not used), Kyle Ferguson (not used), Matt Gould (not used).
Carlisle United: Gabriel Breeze, Archie Davies (for Jordan Jones, 81), Cameron Harper, Morgan Feeney, Aaron Hayden, George Kelly, Reagen Linney, Alex Gilliead (for Harvey Mcadam, 61), Josh Williams (for Junior Luamba, 61), Josh Grant, Chris Conn-Clarke.
Substitutes (not used): Harry Lewis, Callum Whelan, Stephen Wearne, Luke Armstrong.
Team News – Carlisle United (home)
2025-10-25
New signing midfielder Max Jolliffe goes straight in to Yeovil Town’s starting XI for today’s visit from in-form Carlisle United to Huish Park (3pm kick-off).
The Colchester United loanee, who joined during the week, starts in what looks like a 4-4-2 formation with recent arrival defender Michee Efete also starting having come on as a substitute in last weekend’s 3-0 defeat at Rochdale. But, there is no place in the Glovers’ squad for Josh Sims, Brett McGavin or Junior Morias.
However, defender Dan Ellison, signed on a permanent deal from Bristol Rovers yesterday, is named among the substitutes.
Foot In The Opposition Camp – Carlisle United (H)
2025-10-25
High-flying Carlisle United visit Huish Park today as the Glovers return home after a couple of away days. Ben caught up with the Carlisle fan from work, Jack Cousin.
Evening Kick Off for FGR Game
2025-10-24
Yeovil Town’s festive home game against Forest Green Rovers has been moved to a 7:45pm kick off.
The game still takes place on it’s original date of Saturday 20th of December, but has been given an alternative time slot as part of the National League’s ’12 games of Christmas promotion’.
It means that NO games will now take place at 3pm on that date with games spread out from the 19th to the 21st at various kick off times.
This is to allow DAZN to stream all 12 games to a UK audience, (for a fee of course).
The full list of adjustments can be found below.
Friday 19 Dec – Altrincham v Rochdale (7.45pm)
Saturday 20 Dec – Woking v Scunthorpe United (12.30pm)
Saturday 20 Dec – Boston United v Aldershot Town (12.30pm)
Saturday 20 Dec – Tamworth v Southend United (5.30pm)
Saturday 20 Dec – York City v Truro City (5.30pm)
Saturday 20 Dec – Yeovil Town v Forest Green Rovers (7.45pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – Brackley Town v Morecambe (12pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – Solihull Moors v Sutton United (12pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – Gateshead v Eastleigh (2pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – Braintree Town v Hartlepool United (2pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – FC Halifax Town v Wealdstone (4pm)
Sunday 21 Dec – Boreham Wood v Carlisle United (4pm)
Ellison Signs On From Rovers
2025-10-24
Yeovil Town have announced the signing of Bristol Rovers defender Dan Ellison on a permanent deal until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Ellison, who has spent time at National League South side Chippenham Town this season, joins Richard Dryden’s side ahead of the game against Carlisle on Saturday with Bristol Rovers describing the deal as “for a fee determined by performance-based incentives.”
It is actually welcome BACK to Huish Park for Dan who was part of the Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust from Under-7s to Under-16s in 2021.
Having begun in the Trust’s development centre in Warminster, he graduated to the Advanced Development Centre under the guidance of coach Bob Thomas and played for its Junior Premier League sides before going on to forge a career at Chippenham and then Rovers.
A FA Trophy winner with Aldershot whilst Dryden was there, he signed for the Gas in the summer of 2024.
He played for Rovers in the pre-season friendly against the Glovers as part of the “Match for Marcus”.
Ellison will wear the number 15 shirt at Huish Park,
Welcome to Somerset, Dan!
Pic C/O Gary Brown
Jolliffe good show as Max arrives on loan
2025-10-23
Young midfielder Max Jolliffe has joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season from League Two side Colchester United.
The 20-year-old was recalled from a loan spell at Isthmian League Premier Division side Billericay Town where he has been since the end of September.
He has appeared five times during that spell and received praise from manager Danny Scopes for his “energy” in the midfield.
Jolliffe made his EFL debut with his parent club in March when he appeared as a late substitute and followed that up with another late appearance against Gillingham, having got a professional contract with the Essex club in the summer of 2024.
He is expected to be available for tomorrow’s visit from Carlisle United at Huish Park.