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… at least he can’t be as bad as the ref we had on Tuesday.

The Glovers are back at Huish Park for the visit of Maidenhead United this coming Saturday afternoon and we have Mr William Davies in charge.

Davies has never taken charge of a Yeovil game with most of his games taking place in the North and Midlands.

He’s officiated seven National League Premier games this season.

He’s dished out 24 yellows and zero red cards.

He was though in charge of a feisty clash between Everton U21s and their counterparts from Reading. The game was 3-0 to Everton with 72 minutes on the clock (including a goal from the penalty spot, below) but a Verrell George Hat Trick drew the game level, including a 90th minute incident which saw Toffee’s youngster Harrison Armstrong sent off.

Mr Davies will be assisted by Adam Ricketts and Sean Rothwell with Samuel Fudge making his THIRD Huish Park appearance of the season.

Referee Will Davies

 

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Plympton Punish Glovers

Match Round Up

Yeovil Town Women suffered their second league defeat of the season as Plympton Ladies overcame the Glovers by three goals to nil. A goal by Izzy Rogers as well as a brace by Elsa Finnegan ensured that Plympton’s perfect start to the season continued.

Paul Knight made three changes to the side who thrived in the FA Cup last week, as Abbie Vernon, Terri Will and Niamh Nicholls came in to the starting eleven.

Yeovil started positively against the league leaders, with Becky Miles testing the goalkeeper early. Moments later, the Glovers had the ball in the net as Nicholls fired in after Will’s effort cannoned off the crossbar, however Nicholls was denied by the offside flag.

The hosts grew into the affair as the half progressed and took the lead in the 41st minute.

The teams went in at half time with Plympton leading by one goal to nil.

Yeovil Women in action
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Plympton began the second half with a point to prove and doubled their lead within the first minute, to rub salt in Yeovil wounds.

Plympton confirmed that their winning form would continue, as they made it three in the 78th minute, all but confirming the victory.

Despite a late rally by Yeovil, in which Nicholls and Becky Miles had efforts on goal, the match finished 3-0 to the hosts Plympton, who retained their perfect record in the Regen Arable Division One South.

That’s what they said

Yeovil Town Women manager Paul Knight spoke to the media after the match.

“It was disgracefully poor. Paul began, “the girls have let themselves down today and it’s just not good enough. I can’t even say that we lost to a better opposition today, we lost to, I’m sorry to say, a relatively poor side. Fair play to the opposition, they obviously wanted it more, they took their chances. I can handle losing, but we lose when we fight and we play and we never did that today and they know that.”

The Glovers failed to score for just the second time of the league season.

“There was just a lack of desire, not taking our opportunities in front of goal. We made it easy for the opposition and these are the hardest ones to swallow because we win against greater opposition last week. You can blame us coaches but there’s only so much you can do in terms of setting up and prepping them. The players know they haven’t turned up today and there was no desire to turn up I believe.”

Ahead of FA Cup action in a fortnight’s time, Paul discussed the need for his side to regroup during their break from league action.

“I think we’ve just got to gather our heads, go back to basics, everything today that was missing was basics, but it wasn’t even necessarily the football, it comes down to that fire in the belly, so I think it’s just getting the team united and making sure they’re up for it. We’ve got to put today behind us, it’s quite difficult. There’s quite a bit of reflection to do so we have that little bit of time off now to get our heads straight.”

Yeovil Womens manager Paul Knight
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Up Next

Yeovil Town Women return to action on the third of November as they travel to Cheltenham Town in the first round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup 13:00 KO. The Glovers do not have a league fixture this weekend. 

 

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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Yeovil stretched their unbeaten run to five on Tuesday night as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tamworth in the Midlands. Let’s see how the rest of the division got on, across two nights of National League action!

We start with last weekend’s hosts Wealdstone, who came from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win against Braintree Town, a double from Sam Ashford helping the Stones to within four points of safety. From one end of the table to the other, it was York City also came from behind to secure a massive 3-1 win over former league leaders Barnet, the defeat being the second in two games for the visitors. While Barnet fell off the top of the table, it was Forest Green Rovers who replaced them, as former Glover Tom Knowles helped the Gloucestershire side to a 3-1 win over basement side Ebbsfleet United.

There were two 2-2 draws on Tuesday night, as a 93rd minute Paul McCallum goal ensured Eastleigh left Dagenham & Redbridge with a point, while Saturday’s visitors Maidenhead United conceded a two goal lead to tie with Oldham Athletic. It was a bounce-back for Rochdale as they defeated FC Halifax Town in a 2-1 win, Solihull Moors came from behind thanks to a Jack Stevens double in a 2-1 win over Woking, while Kevin Phillips got his first win as AFC Fylde boss, as they came from behind to defeat Boston United in a 2-1 score line.

Hartlepool United remain unbeaten in the league under caretaker manager Lennie Lawrence, as they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Altrincham, a Luke Hannant goal was the difference in a 1-0 win for Gateshead at Sutton United, and the final match of the wrap up saw Aldershot Town and Southend United play out a 0-0 draw.

 

National League results – in full

Dagenham & Redbridge 2-2 Eastleigh
Forest Green Rovers 3-1 Ebbsfleet United
Maidenhead United 2-2 Oldham Athletic
Rochdale 2-1 FC Halifax Town
Tamworth 0-0 Yeovil Town
York City 3-1 Barnet
Aldershot Town 0-0 Southend United
Altrincham 1-1 Hartlepool United
Boston United 1-2 AFC Fylde
Solihull Moors 2-1 Woking
Sutton United 0-1 Gateshead
Wealdstone 3-2 Braintree Town

National League table

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Mark Cooper was happy with a ‘good point’ at Tamworth on Tuesday night as his Yeovil Town side drew 0-0 in a match the saw a controversial red card for Morgan Williams and an injury to Matt Worthington.

Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Josh Perkins following the match, Cooper said his side stood up to a physical Tamworth.

“It’s a tough place to come. You know, when you see the balls going in the box and you know they’re physical, we had to stand up to it. We didn’t really get any protection, and we stood up to it. I thought we were really good, just the only thing missing was that fine little touch. We’ve had a great chance early on, Morgan Williams’ free header from four yards out, and then young Kofi has gone clean through. You know, we’ve had some other bits and pieces. On another night, we win the game comfortably. But listen, we’ll take the point,” he said.

On his side’s attacking efforts, the boss added: “As long as we keep creating chances, I’m more than happy. I think our fans can see we’ve got a team that work their socks off. They have got a brilliant defensive record [and] another clean sheet. and I’m convinced that the players we’ve got will will really hit the straps and start scoring lots of goals.”

Williams was given his marching orders in the 70th minute after a tackle to stop a Tamworth counter attack on the edge of their penalty box and Cooper felt the red was harsh: “[It’s] never a red card. Because, for a red card you have to go with real force, or you’re denying a goal scoring opportunity. Morgan’s come from the side. He’s tried to win the ball. He’s planted his feet in between their guys legs, and he’s gone over. It’s not a red card tackle. I mean, I’ve seen plenty of them, been on the end of them, done plenty myself, that is never a red card. [It’s] not out of control. He’s just mistimed it. He’s put his leg in between there guys legs. He’s not off the floor with two feet, it’s a one-legged tackle. The referee looked to me like he couldn’t wait to get his red card out.”

Matt Worthington was papped on crutches with his a foot in a protective boot and has since posted a video of him rolling his left ankle on the unforgiving 4G surface before kick off

“He just jumped up to get warm and just twisted his ankle on the surface, as their guy did when he came on second half. So there’s about eight players on crutches in there for both teams. So listen, when you take it all into account, it’s a good point.”

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The Football Association’s ‘Naughty Portal’ has updated to show Morgan Williams‘ suspension.

Williams was sent off by Referee Steven Copeland in the 71st minute of Tuesday night’s game and it has been logged as Serious Foul Play.

That carries a standard three game suspension which means, he’ll miss games against Maidenhead (home), Southend (away) and Halifax (home).

After the game, Manager Mark Cooper said that the club will consider an appeal on the decision once they’ve reviewed all the evidence and camera angles, so we’ll keep an eye on the naughty portal and see what it says,

Williams will be available again for the trip to York City on November 23rd

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Ten-man Yeovil earned a point on the road at Tamworth this evening, in a match where the Glovers could have scored two or three, before Morgan Williams 70th minute red card.

Ian was on National League TV  and here’s how he saw the goalless draw…

Thanks to Matt Crivelli for the Pic

First half

Mark Cooper named an unchanged side for the trip to Tamworth, with Bristol Rovers loanee Kofi Shaw adding further depth to the bench.

The hosts had the better of the opening exchanges with a couple of long throws causing problems for the Glovers defence. Kyle Finn came close to opening the scoring for Tamworth with an effort that skidded across the surface wide of Ollie Wright’s post.

Yeovil were forced into a change after five minutes following an injury to Matt Worthington. Jordan Young replaced the skipper on the right hand side.

Morgan Williams should have given the Glovers the lead in the 8th minute. Brett McGavin found the unmarked defender in the box and he could only head wide of the goal.

Ciaran McGuckin had Jas Singh on his toes moment later with a wicked cross (or was it a shot) that the Tamworth keeper had to help over the bar.

Yeovil enjoyed plenty of possession, controlling the ball and finding areas out wide. Nathan Tshikuna tried an audacious shot from the halfway line when Yeovil did let a pass loose, but his effort was no trouble for Wright.

Tamworth striker Dan Creaney felt he should have had a penalty in the 18th minute, going down under a challenge from Williams. The commentators on the stream felt a penalty would have been harsh. #balance

20 minutes in, James Plant had his first sight of goal, cutting inside from the left and striking a low effort towards goal. Singh claimed it at the second time of asking.

 Yeovil continued their dominance of the ball and Singh’s gloves were stung again, this time from Dylan Morgan’s long ranger.

Tamworth had another effort from the halfway line, this time from Tom Tonks. Looking forward to seeing the xG on those ones.

Tonks, a long throw specialist, got his chance to launch another one into the box before the half hour mark and Creaney couldn’t wrap his foot around the ball enough to get it on target.

The hosts had a great chance in the 32nd minute. After neat play on Yeovil’s right, the ball was worked into the box and Tshikuna snatched at it and sliced the ball high and wide.

 Tonks had another couple of long throws that weren’t dealt with convincingly by Wright or his defenders, the second of which saw Haydn Hollis snap a shot over the bar.

Jake Wannell had a free header late in stoppage time that he could only direct straight at Singh. That one will go down as another good chance for the Glovers.

On the whole, a even first half that, but for the Wannell header in stoppage time, petered out as it reached it’s conclusion.

Half time: Tamworth 0 Yeovil Town 0

Second half

The second half began with a similar pattern, a long throw from Tonks and then controlled possession from the Glovers. 

For total transparency – I was on baby duties for the 10 minutes between 55 and 65. There were some substitutions – including the new man Kofi Shaw – and Jordan Young got booked.

With 20 minutes left to go, Morgan Williams was given a straight red card for a mistimed tackle Rico Brown as Tamworth looked to break from a Yeovil corner. It looked harsh given the area of the pitch it happened in, and Williams protested but Mulligan in the middle was not swayed.

Mark Cooper immediately shored up the defence, bringing off Jordan Young for Finn Cousin-Dawson.

Kofi Shaw should have given Yeovil the lead in the 77th minute. The substitute nabbed the ball from a Tamworth defender and found himself clean through on goal but his effort was low and straight at the keeper.

McGavin had a hopeful effort deflected wide for as corner as the clock ticked down towards 90 as the hosts made multiple substitutions.

An uneventful 8 minutes of stoppage time were played out as the sides shared the points.

Full time: Tamworth 0 Yeovil Town 0

Match Details

Venue: The Lamb Ground
Date: Tuesday 22nd October – 19:45 Kick Off

Competition: National League Premier Division

Scorers: 

Pitch:  Plastic.
Conditions: 

Attendance: 1,068 (220 away supporters)

Bookings:
Yeovil Town: Plant 33
Tamworth:

Red Cards:
Yeovil Town: Morgan Williams 71

Referee: John Mulligan

Yeovil Town (3-4-2-1)

Substitutes:  Frank Nouble (for Aaron Jarvis, 66), Alex Whittle, Sonny Blu Lo-Everton, Jordan Young (for Matt Worthington, 5), Finn Cousin-Dawson (for Jordan Young, 73), Kofi Shaw (for Dylan Morgan, 59), Matt Gould

Tamworth: Jas Singh, Tom Tonks, Kyle Finn (for Enoru, 79), Dan Creaney, Luke Fairlamb, Jordan Cullinane-Liburd, Tom McGlinchey, Nathan Tshikuna (for Digie, 89), Kieran Wallace (for Fletcher, 77), Haydn Hollis, Rico Brown (for Curley 84, for Okafor, 89)

Substitutes (not used): , Williams, Phillips

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It’s a third away game in a row for Yeovil Town on Tuesday night as they face Tamworth at The Lamb Ground.

Form Guide…

The Lambs have been in great form over recent weeks winning three of their last five games. Those wins have all come in their last three games too, with impressive wins over Gateshead and Macclesfield (in the FA Cup) in that time. 

Their latest result saw them beat Woking 3-2 at home. 

The Glovers are still very up and down in their form with two wins and two draws from their last five, with a loss to Chesham in the FA Cup being the only blemish. 

Wealdstone vs Yeovil

 

However, the Somerset side responded to their dissatisfaction cup exit to lower league opposition by beating a good Wealdstone team 0-3 on Saturday.

Key Players…

Tamworth FC – Nathan Tshikuna

The Centre Midfielder is the main man for the midlands team, starting every game so far this season.

But that’s not what’s impressive about the 25-year-old, it’s his goal contributions that should worry the Glovers. He has scored five goals this season for the Lambs which is one behind  their centre forward, Dan Creaney. Tshikuna also has four assists as well, taking his goal contributions up to nine in fourteen for Tamworth.

Creaney is also worth keeping an eye after bagging six in six.

Yeovil – Ciaran McGuckin

After bagging a goal against Wealdstone, the striker is the Glovers most in form attacker and probably player. With goals being hard to come by for Mark Coopers men having a player like McGuckin will be valuable. 

Although young, the Northern Irishman has shown great composure in front of goal, with three goals since he joined. The Tamworth defence will have their work cut out.

Ciaran McGuckin
Pic GARY BROWN

Thats what he said…

Tamworth gaffer, Andy Peaks spoke to Lambs Media about the upcoming fixture after his sides recent win. He said: “They’re are having fantastic start, I think they’re always going to do well. They are a well supported club, a well backed club. I speak with Coops a bit and we share information but I don’t think he will be ahead of Tuesday.”

Glovers boss Mark Cooper spoke about Tamworth after the match on Saturday. He said: “I’m looking forward to it, it’s a 3G pitch, they’re good on it, but we have to find a way of going there and getting something.”

Mark Cooper post match interview after Wealdstone.

We’ve met before…

No we haven’t, not even once a friendly in the 1950’s. For two clubs that have a combined age of 219 years old we have never once played a game against each other. That changes at The Lamb Ground on Tuesday, so it’s a good opportunity for one of these clubs to get off on the right foot in this matchup.

Don’t I know you…

There are no current players in the Tamworth squad who have even spent a minute in South Somerset. 

However, Glovers bossCooper is no stranger to the Lamb Ground having played there between 2002 and 2007 making 104 appearances for them scoring 31 goals. 

Former Yeovil man Alex Bradley also played for Tamworth, joining them after he left Yeovil in 2022, making 20 appearances.

Alex Bradley in conversation with former manager Darren Sarll.

Who’s been naughty then…

Yeovil have been very naughty with four players currently one yellow card away from being suspended, those four are Frank Nouble, Aaron Jarvis, Charlie Cooper and Dom Bernard. Tamworth have no players suspended.

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