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Exeter City winger Andrew Oluwabori has joined Yeovil Town on loan until January 2026.

It is a return to Huish Park for the 23-year-old, who joined the Grecians last season having impressed at FC Halifax Town, having had a loan spell with the club during the 2022-23 season where he made 24 appearances whilst on loan from Peterborough United.

His appearances at St James’ Park have been limited since arriving in Devon in February but prior to that he had been in impressive form with Halifax, scoring six times to earn his move to the EFL. He has featured just twice for Exeter this season.

Confirming the signing on Friday, new Glovers’ boss Danny Webb said: “Andrew is a player the fans know well and someone who can change games with his pace and ability to beat a man. He’s developed really well over the last couple of years, and we’re delighted to have him back at Yeovil.”

Speaking at the start of the week, Webb revealed that he was hoping to strengthen his squad as he prepares to take charge of his first match at Tamworth this weekend.

He told the club’s social media: “I have talked to a few people today and tomorrow in terms of managers and representatives of other clubs to see what we can do and sometimes it is just to help the lads (that are at the club), freshen up the dressing room and give everyone a lift.

“If you keep all 13 or 14 players fit for the whole season, you are alright but we all know football does not work like that and it bites you on the bum when you least expect it and while everyone is playing and training well sometimes the injuries come when you least expect them.

“So we have to make sure we do bolster the squad at some point whilst keeping the core of the squad happy and motivated because there are some good players there.”

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Luke McCormick chuckles at something.

Luke McCormick has been named the Gloverscast Man of the Match for the 1-0 home win over Woking.

It’s the midfielder’s first MOTM win of the season, beating colossal defender Kyle Ferguson into second.

Harvey Greenslade was third in the vote.

DATEOPPONENTRESPONSES1ST
(Votes / Percent)		2ND
(Votes / Percent)		3RD
(Votes / Percent)
August
09.08.2025HARTLEPOOL
(Home, 0-0 draw)		172JED WARD
(52 / 32.4%)
Morgan Williams
(44 / 25.6%)		Jake Wannell
(22 / 12.8%)
16.08.2025FOREST GREEN
(Away, 2-0 loss)		87JED WARD
(39 / 44.8%)
Byron Pendleton
(16 / 18.4%)		Morgan Williams
(11 / 12.6%)
20.08.2025BRACKLEY TOWN
(Home, 2-1 win)		153JED WARD
(89 / 58.2%)
Josh Sims
(23 / 15%)		Tahvon Campbell
(14 / 9.2%)
23.08.2025BRAINTREE TOWN
(Away, 1-0 loss)		71JED WARD
(29 / 40.8%)
Josh Sims
(15 / 21.1%)		James Plant
(7 / 9.9%)
25.08.2025GATESHEAD
(Home, 4-3 loss)		174HARVEY GREENSLADE
(65 / 37.4%)
Junior Morias
(59 / 33.9%)		Josh Sims
(23 / 13.2%)
30.08.2025HALIFAX
(Away, 3-2 loss)		93JOSH SIMS
(36 / 38.7%)		Harvey Greenslade
(29 / 31.2%)		Junior Morias
(13 / 14%)
AUGUST PLAYER OF THE MONTH 🥇 JED WARD
(12 PTS, 3 MOTM)
🥈 JOSH SIMS
(8 PTS, 1 MOTM)		🥉 HARVEY GREENSLADE
(5 PTS, 1 MOTM)
02.09.2025SOLIHULL M
(Away, 1-0 win)		98 JUNIOR MORIAS
(28 / 28.3%)		Luke McCormick
(24 / 24.2%)		Jed Ward
(15 / 15.2%)
06.09.2025YORK CITY
(Home, 3-1 loss)		108JOSH SIMS
(48 / 44.4%)		Luke McCormick
(33 / 30.6%)		Jed Ward
(7 / 6.5%)
13.09.2025WOKING
(Home, 1-0 win)		127 LUKE MCCORMICK
(47 / 37%)		Kyle Ferguson
(37 / 29.1%)		Harvey Greenslade
(11 / 8.7%)
20.09.2025TAMWORTH
(Away, 1-0 loss)		62JED WARD
(17 / 27.4%)		Kyle Ferguson
(10 / 16.1%)		Josh Sims
(7 / 11.3%)
24.09.2025ALDERSHOT
(Away, 4-1 win)		94ANDREW OLUWABORI
(36 / 38.3%)
Tahvon Campbell
(25 / 26.6%)		Luke McCormick
(10 / 10.6%)
27.09.2025ALTRINCHAM
(Home, 1-0 win)		154ANDREW OLUWABORI
(51 / 33.1%)
Jed Ward
(37 / 24%)		Morgan Williams
(18 / 11.7%)
30.09.2025SUTTON UTD
(Away)		119JOSH SIMS
(88 / 73.9%)		Andrew Oluwabori
(20 / 16.8%)		Jed Ward
(6 / 5%)
SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH 🥇 ANDREW OLUWABORI
(8 PTS / 2 MOTM)

🥈 JED WARD
(8 PTS / 1 MOTM)		🥉 JOSH SIMS
(7 PTS / 2 MOTM)

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Ref, Referee, Match Official

Here’s something that I’m not sure has happened in the time that we’ve been writing these articles, but our referee for the Tamworth vs Yeovil game this coming Saturday, refereed Yeovil Town vs Tamworth last season!

Dale Baines is the man in the middle and we saw him take charge of these two sides back on February 18th. 

That game ended 2-1 to the Glovers with goals from Charlie Cooper and Frank Nouble, he booked Ciaran McGuckin. 

We also saw him away at Altrincham last season too, this time a 2-1 defeat for the Glovers.

This campaign, he’s taken charge of just one National League game, a fairly spicy 2-2 draw between Halifax and Eastleigh where he used his yellow card six times.

In total, he’s officiated 92 National League games, and NEVER dished out a straight red card, he’s only issued a double-yellow dismissal once!

Timothy Walker and Jason Roberts will be waving the flags and Neil Pratt will be on fourth official duties. 

Referee Dale Baines at Huish Park

Tamworth FC (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
National League – Premier    
Referee: Baines, Dale
Assistant Referee: Walker, Timothy
Assistant Referee: Roberts, Jason
Fourth Official: Pratt, Neil

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There was a point earlier on this summer, where we didn’t think this would be happening. 

But it brings us genuine joy to say that tickets for the Glovers’ trip to Morecambe on Saturday 22nd November are now on sale to Yeovil fans.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Tickets vary in price, but note, all tickets rise by £2 on the day and they’re not the cheapest to start with.

When you click on the link, at time of writing, only seating tickets in the Castle Windows stand are available. Click on the red box at the top of this screen.

You’ll be given a range of options, 

There is also a ticket for those aged 2-13 (£5) but in order to buy one of those, you MUST also buy an adult ticket too. Once you’ve made your selection, it is time to either register or log in and make your purchase.

Concessions are listed as being those aged 65+.

  • Wheelchair bays (x5) and carer tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the away end.

  • Disabled and ambulant disabled fans pay the relevant age category and are entitled to one complimentary carer ticket (with proof of Access Card).

  • To arrange these tickets, call Morecambe FC on 01524 411797 (option 3)

Car parking is also available at a cost of £10. CLICK HERE FOR THE CAR PARKING LINK

Other tickets on sale to Yeovil fans at time of writing.

Aldershot – Weds 24th September – CLICK HERE

Sutton United – Tuesday 30th September – CLICK HERE

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Women hit Appledore for six

Yeovil Town Women hit their opposition for six for the second week running on Sunday. The Glovers followed up their 6-1 FA Cup victory with a 6-0 drubbing of Appledore at Alvington. It was an affair which only saw two goal scorers as Lily McNally and Zara Hunt stole the show, scoring a hattrick each.

Yeovil started typically quickly, as Lily McNally scored the first goal of the 2025/26 league campaign, finishing nicely after just five minutes.

The following half hour of football proved to be closely fought, until Yeovil flexed their muscles once again via McNally, who made it 2-0 after 35 minutes.

Yeovil went in at the break 2-0 up.

The Glovers replicated their fast start to the first half, as half-time substitute Zara Hunt got in on the action in the 53rd minute. This saw the hosts go 3-0 up, as Hunt picked up where she left off, following her FA Cup double the week before.  

Five minutes later Chloe Davenport came close to scoring her first league goal of the season, but was impressively denied by the Appledore goalkeeper.

Dave Court’s half time substitution proved to be effective as Hunt scored her second of the game in the 66th minute, giving Yeovil four on the opening day.

In the 75th minute Hunt had a chance to complete her hattrick, however shot agonisingly wide of the post.

The final ten minutes of Yeovil’s opening match was defined by the completion of two different hattricks, topping off an excellent first league showing by Dave Court’s side.

With seven minutes left of the ninety, Hunt completed a fantastic 38 minute hattrick, making it 5-0 to the Glovers.

Four minutes later, McNally  also completed her hattrick to give Yeovil six, on an opening day to remember at Alvington.

Dave Court reflected on his first league match at the helm for Yeovil Town Women,

“Credit to both teams for playing an entertaining game in very difficult conditions. A word as well for Appledore — unfortunately, they had some trouble getting here today and arrived late, and I know from speaking to them during the week that they were missing players. Despite that, they gave us a real contest.

It was a very competitive game, especially in the first half, and what really pleased me was that we had to match their work rate. They worked extremely hard and tested us. I’m really pleased with how we responded, but massive credit to Appledore for the way they approached the game — I thought they were superb”.

Dave Court manager of Yeovil Town Women
Pic C/O EthMedia

Court commented on his squad and his appreciation for the players,

“It’s a group of girls who really enjoy being together, and we want to make sure everyone knows they’re valued. We really appreciate the time and effort they give to play for Yeovil Women — coming to training twice a week and playing on Sundays.

It’s important that everyone gets an opportunity, and that those who aren’t on the pitch support those who are. Within the squad, we’re doing that really well at the moment.”

Zara Hunt also spoke following her league debut, which saw her score three,

“I think it was a very good performance. The team worked well together, we pushed for 90 minutes, and we got the result we deserved. Credit to Emily for keeping a clean sheet, the defence for their work, and to Dave and the coaching staff for setting us up well for the season.

Playing this season with the team we have is going to be enjoyable both on and off the pitch. Scoring is just a bonus — I wouldn’t be able to do it without everyone else on the pitch, and I wouldn’t want to celebrate with anyone else either.”

Hunt also praised the management team,

“I think they care very much about us as people, not only as players, and I think they want to set us up right to be able to perform the way we know we can and get the results we deserve this season.”

Yeovil Town Women return to action next Sunday 21st September, as they travel to face Saltash in the second round qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

OppositionKick OffH/ACompetitionScoreLocationScorers
September
07.09.2025Wells City FC14:00AFA Cup1-6Wells City FCDavenport '11, Childs '30, OG '64, McNally '70, Hunt '85 & '92
07.09.2025Wells City FC14:00ALeagueWells City FC
14.09.2025Appledore14:00HLeagueYTCST Centre at AlvingtonMcNally '5, '20, '86, Hunt '53, '65, '83
21.09.2025Saltash Utd14:00AFA CupSaltash United
21.09.2025Weston-super-Mare14:00HLeagueYTCST Centre at Alvington
28.09.2025Feniton14:00HLeagueYTCST Centre at Alvington
October
05.10.2025W*ymouth14:00ALeagueBob Lucas Stadium
12.10.2025Feniton14:00ALeagueFeniton Playing Fields
19.10.2025Wells City FC14:00HLeagueYTCST Centre at Alvington
26.10.2025Appledore 14:00ALeagueMarshford, Appledore
November
02.11.2025Weston-super-Mare 14:00ALeagueOptima Stadium
16.11.2025W*ymouth14:00HLeagueYTCST Centre at Alvington

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New Yeovil Town manager Danny Webb speaking to the club's social media after taking his first training session.

New Yeovil Town manager Danny Webb has confirmed he is looking to strengthen his squad as he gears up for his first match at Tamworth this weekend.

The Glovers’ boss took charge of his first training session at the SGS WISE Campus near Bristol on Monday having seen his players pick up a 1-0 win against Woking at the weekend.

Speaking to the club’s social media, Webb said: “I have talked to a few people today and tomorrow in terms of managers and representatives of other clubs to see what we can do and sometimes it is just to help the lads (that are at the club), freshen up the dressing room and give everyone a lift.

“If you keep all 13 or 14 players fit for the whole season, you are alright but we all know football does not work like that and it bites you on the bum when you least expect it and while everyone is playing and training well sometimes the injuries come when you least expect them.

“So we have to make sure we do bolster the squad at some point whilst keeping the core of the squad happy and motivated because there are some good players there.”

Alex Whittle grapples with a Hartlepool United player.
Alex Whittle is expected to return to training later this week. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

He revealed that he expected injured full-back Alex Whittle and midfielder Charlie Cooper to train on Thursday, but Yeovil are still expected to be without summer signing James Daly and Jacob Maddox for a further few weeks. Whittle has sat out the past two matches whilst Cooper has not featured since the 2-1 home win over Brackley Town almost a month ago.

The boss spoke positively about what he had seen from the team at the weekend when he was watching from the stands whilst interim boss Richard Dryden was in charge on the dug-out.

Webb said: “The standards have been set and the professionalism has been set by myself and the other staff and now it is for the boys to carry on. The fort has been held really well (since the departure of Mark Cooper) by Richard (Dryden) and Chris (Todd) and now it is a case of us as a group of players and staff to take this club to the next level.

“As I have already said many times, that takes time, but what I have seen (in training) today is that we have the core of a team that wants to push this club in the right direction. It was important that the players who played (against Woking) on Saturday had a lighter session because they put in a shift and when you put in a shift, you usually get the right result.

“The three or four left over did some harder, intense work with Richard and Chris to keep them topped up and a few lads after that had some box-to-box running. It is important we get everyone fitter, I want a team of machines that can play all different types of football to win games and there is a base to work with.”

The trip to Tamworth at the weekend will see Yeovil facing an opponent on an artificial surface and the manager said the players would be using the artificial surfaces at the training ground later in the week to prepare them for that.

He added: “It is not great for your joints and back. We know Tamworth have some threats and they work very well on a part-time model and we will go there probably as favourites. We have to make sure as a club, a big National League club, that we start turning up at these places. You are not always going to get the win, but we have to perform.”

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It was a winning end to Richard Dryden’s interim spell as manager of Yeovil Town, as the Glovers defeated Woking 1-0 at Huish Park, which you can read about here! Let’s see what else happened in an eventful day across the league.

We start in the Midlands, where Solihull Moors and Morecambe played out a thrilling 4-4 draw! Jamey Osbourne got the hosts ahead in the 25th minute, before a cracker of a strike just five minutes later from Jack Nolan on his debut for the visitors equalised. Jacob Wakeling grabbed the first of two goals for him on the day in the 43rd minute to send the hosts into half-time with the lead. Into the second half, a quick fire double from Admiral Muskwe pushed the Shrimps into the lead, before Brad Nicholson got the hosts level once again. A thunderbolt from Miguel Azeez had surely bagged the win for the visitors in a crazy encounter, but a 78th minute equaliser for Jacob Wakeling meant both sides had to share the spoils.

York City continued their 100% start to life under Stuart Maynard with an impressive comeback against Braintree Town. A double from debutant Terrell Works handed the hosts a handy advantage after 47 minutes, but goals from Alex Hunt and Joe Grey got the visitors level. A 93rd minute Ollie Pearce penalty secured the win for the Minstermen, as they jumped into the playoff spots with those three points.

A second 3-2 clash took place at Gander Green Lane, as Tamworth left London with all three points against Sutton United. A Joe Riley penalty and a Tyler Roberts goal gave the visitors the lead, before a Lewis Simper double brought things level at 2-2. A minute after the equaliser though, Manny Duku scored what turned out to be the winner, all within 37 minutes of football! The defeat piles further pressure on Sutton boss Steve Morison, the Us having won just one of their opening nine league games.

Boreham Wood remain undefeated since the opening day loss against Rochdale, as they handily dispatched of an inconsistent Altrincham side. An Erico Sousa brace and a Zak Brunt penalty sent the hosts into half time with a 3-1 lead, before Jimmy Knowles netted a consolation goal just before the hour mark.

Wealdstone and Gateshead shared the points in a 2-2 draw, as Dominic Hutchinson capitalised on a mistake from Heed ‘keeper George Shelvey to take the lead just four minutes in. Kain Adom scored a double to put the visitors in front, before another calamity from the young Shelvey allowed Max Kretzschmar to equalise in front of the home terrace in the 88th minute. In the evening kickoff, two first half goals from Zavier Massiah-Edwards and Luis Fernandez put Eastleigh in control of the game, before late goals from Owen Devonport and Thierry Latty-Fairweather rescued a point for hosts FC Halifax Town.

Regan Linney and former Glover Bevis Mugabi scored the goals for Carlisle United as they defeated Aldershot Town, while Forest Green Rovers and Scunthorpe United shared the points at The New Lawn; Declan Howe opened the scoring once again for the Iron just four minutes in, before a 98th minute equaliser from James Balagizi saved the day for the hosts. Boston United almost snuck away from Roots Hall with a win, thanks to Zak Mills’ 81st minute hit, but an Andrew Dallas penalty ensured Southend United took something from a game that seemed overwhelmingly in the host’s favour judging from the statistics.

Finally, Kyron Gordon scored the only goal of the game as Rochdale condemned Truro City to yet another narrow home defeat, while Hartlepool United and Brackley Town played out a dull 0-0 draw.

National League results – in full

Yeovil Town 1-0 Woking
Boreham Wood 3-1 Altrincham
Braintree Town 2-3 York City
Carlisle United 2-0 Aldershot Town
Forest Green Rovers 1-1 Scunthorpe United
Hartlepool United 0-0 Brackley Town
Solihull Moors 4-4 Morecambe
Southend United 1-1 Boston United
Sutton United 2-3 Tamworth
Truro City 0-1 Rochdale
Wealdstone 2-2 Gateshead
FC Halifax Town 2-2 Eastleigh

National League table

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Yeovil grabbed their second home win of the season against Woking yesterday. Here are Ian’s conclusions from the Huish Park press box.

Huish Park needed that. After all the turbulence of the last few weeks the unveiling of Danny Webb before the match set the tone for what (eventually) ended up being a memorable afternoon at Huish Park. Richard Dryden said it in his post-match interview, and he’s right, the whole club needed that win. The players ran themselves into the ground and they earned it. The coaching staff who’ve been able to steady the ship and maintain morale amongst players earned it. The supporters who, especially at Huish Park, have been starved of moments. Luke McCormick’s late winner was one of those moments that will live long in my memory and can hopefully be the catalyst for this season under Danny Webb.

Trialist Luke McCormick runs past a Bristol Rovers player in a pre-season friendly match.
Luke McCormick on the move. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown

Don’t fall in love with footballers. It’s a risky business having a favourite, they inevitably leave and break your heart. The performances of Luke McCormick in recent weeks have been the kind that make you catch feels. He had another good game yesterday and his stoppage-time goal was well-deserved for those recent performances. He’s built a great partnership with Brett McGavin in midfield and, to me, comes across as a real organiser on the pitch, looking for runs, making runs and playing positively with intent. After the match he said how he ‘loves the club’ and if he continues to play like this, we’ll love him too.

The first half was poor. It was, as the cliche goes, a game of two halves. Woking had the best of a very poor first half. I didn’t think either side was particularly brilliant but the visitors had a bit more control albeit with chances from outside the box. Woking couldn’t handle the second half reaction from the Glovers who, by the full time whistle, we were well worth the win. I thought the subs made an impact on the game, Tahvon Campbell could have got the winner himself, Aaron Jarvis was the disrupter-in-chief making the Woking defence (and keeper) as uncomfortable as possible.

Thanks to Richard Dryden. In the last couple of weeks I feel like we’ve got to see more of Richard Dryden and get a sense of what he’s about. He and Chris Todd have kept this group motivated, happy and working hard. Off the back of Mark Cooper’s departure I think it was generally expected that Dryden would follow, but he’s kept morale high and while results haven’t been amazing, you can’t say the players have downed tools while the managerial situation has been in limbo. There was a sense of relief with Dryden yesterday with Danny Webb taking the reins now and you have to give him  some credit for keeping things steady.  He deserved the win yesterday.

That was a great result going into the new era. This squad of players, united in victory, goes into a full week of training with a new manager with new ideas. There is a feeling of freshness, optimism and energy about the club and, I think, a manager that everyone will unite behind. Danny Webb got a good ovation before the game, was scribbling notes throughout the match and was in the tunnel waiting for his new players after the game. It’s exciting to see what’s next and it all starts with Tamworth next weekend.

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We haven’t done one of these for a little while.

But our Young Glovers are still getting good game time at both Sherborne and Bridport.

This week, Zebras were 2-0 winners over Downton FC.

The win keeps their cracking start to the season going, the opening goal scored by George Geraghty, who has been finding the next for the Under 19s regularly this season.

Joe Crisp and Jaydon Biss were both in the squad, too. Ollie Hughes was once again in the first team squad.

A quick shout out to the Yeovil fans (and two Woking fans) who took Sherborne up on their fiver entry offer for the 3pm kick off.

Meanwhile at Bridport, Alec Thomas and Matt Reed were involved again, and for the second week in a row, helped their side score 7!

14 goals scored, 0 conceded in two games for them. Some going.