Yeovil Town Women FC

Yeovil Town Women picked up their second South West Regional Women’s Premier Division win of the season on Sunday, earning a 3-2 victory away at Poole Town.

The Dolphins broke the deadlock early on, but Izzy Foster’s hat-trick gave the Glovers a commanding lead in Dorset, and despite a second goal for the hosts, they hung on for all three points.

There were less than ten minutes on the clock when a corner was recycled by the home side and Lucy Coalter’s cross-shot looped in over goalkeeper Emily Hall.

But Foster got her first when Poole goalkeeper Bebe Smith’s punch fell nicely to her in the box, and she tucked it into the bottom corner.

And when Lily Charles pulled the ball back to her from the right, Foster’s first-time finish turned things around before the break.

There was more to come after the interval. Just before the hour mark, Holly Meakins pounced on a defensive lapse, and Foster took full advantage to lash home her third.

There were chances to add more to the scoreline, with Meakins testing the reflexes of Smith from distance, but it was Poole who struck next with a fantastic strike from Cassie Wood.

Jodi Cornwall came close to putting the result beyond doubt, taking the ball down on her chest from a corner and firing a volley at goal, but it clipped the outside of the post.

In the end, Foster’s three goals were enough for the Glovers to claim their second consecutive win over Poole, following last week’s penalty shootout success in the FA Cup.

Next up for Dave Court’s side is a home clash against league leaders Portishead, taking place at Alvington on Sunday with a 2pm kick-off.

Yeovil Town Women reached the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying with a penalty shootout win over Poole Town at Alvington on Sunday.

The Glovers took the lead through Holly Meakins on the half-hour mark, but their Dorset opponents equalised after the break to send the tie to spot-kicks.

While the Dolphins failed to convert their first two kicks, Yeovil were perfect from 12 yards to seal their place in the hat.

It was an open game from the start, with Erin Bloomfield breaking clear and forcing goalkeeper Be-Be Smith into a fine save. Poole threatened at the other end, with one effort rattling the post.

It was Dave Court’s side who broke the deadlock when Meakins raced through and calmly slotted the ball beneath Smith to open the scoring.

Yeovil Town Women claimed two wins in four days, beating the Army Women’s Development Team in the UB Infrastructure Development League, before claiming their first three points of the South West Regional Women’s League season away at Gloucester City.

It was a straightforward victory on the Huish Park 3G on Thursday night, with Dave Court’s side putting three past the Army without reply.

Holly Meakins opened the scoring just six minutes in with an excellent effort from the edge of the box, and the second-half strike from Becky Miles which doubled the lead was even better.

Sophie Skilton also made her claim for goal of the night, unleashing a powerful drive from distance to add some gloss to the scoreline on a fine evening’s work for the Glovers.

Just two days later, the green and whites travelled to Meadow Park, the stadium where the men’s National League South title was claimed back in 2024, and made some more history by picking up their first three points in Tier 5 following promotion last season.

It should have been 1-0 on 26 minutes but for a spectacular double save from Evie Smith, who was first equal to the strike from Izzy Foster, and then got back to her feet to scramble away the rebound.

Yeovil were left to rue that missed chance when Gloucester took the lead less than five minutes later. Holly Myatt put the ball across to Alaiya Beale who finished at the far post.

The reply was instant though, as Foster picked the pocket of the Gloucester defence and was then brought down in the box. Erin Bloomfield calmly converted the resulting penalty.

Bloomfield’s second on 64 minutes completed the turnaround, latching onto a through ball and firing past Smith into the bottom corner.

And the result was put beyond doubt with five minutes remaining, as Roxy Hurford’s free kick from distance caught Smith out.

Next up for Yeovil, Dorset outfit Poole Town will travel to Alvington on Sunday 20th September (2pm kick-off).

Yeovil Town Women suffered a narrow opening-day defeat to Portishead in front of 277 fans at Huish Park on Sunday.

Posset, who were relegated from Tier 3 last season, took the lead a quarter of an hour in, before Dave Court’s side equalised with an incredible free kick from Isabella Foster.

But a second-half strike from Portishead’s Rachel Poole proved decisive in the Glovers’ first match since earning promotion to the South West Regional Premier Division.

There were just 13 minutes on the clock when Lily Farr – on as a substitute following an injury in the opening stages – made a run down the left and lofted an effort over goalkeeper Emily Hall.

Foster was given her first chance from a set piece just after the 20-minute mark, sending an effort just wide.

But she did find the target shortly after, firing an unstoppable effort from all of 30 yards past goalkeeper Abi Footner and into the back of the net.

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— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) September 7, 2026

Shannon Holloway came close to restoring the visitors’ lead shortly before half-time, with a dangerous cross that bounced back off the crossbar.

After the interval, Becky Miles pulled a great save out of Footner in, and the away side took advantage on 73 minutes with Poole’s impressive finish.

Evie Foot and Mia Blazey were both thwarted by Footner as Yeovil searched for another equaliser, and the final chance fell to Foster, who blazed over in added time.

Speaking post-match to club media, Dave Court said: “I thought it was a really good game of football, first and foremost, and a good advert for the league and women’s football.

“There were nearly 300 people here today and thank you to each and every one of them. It really is appreciated and hopefully they’ve gone away thinking they’ve watched a decent game of football today.”

“It was a really good game of football…”

Manager Dave Court reflects on this afternoon’s 2-1 defeat against Portishead Town in the South West Regional Premier Division.#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/2z7aCDvNxD

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) September 6, 2026

And defender Abbie Vernon said: “It could have gone either way. Their keeper’s made two great saves and if she doesn’t make them, it’s 3-2 to us.

“We’re unlucky, we’ve all worked really hard and we can only keep getting better and better. It’s been great to have the crowd here backing us, so hopefully we can keep going onwards and upwards.”

“We’ve pushed them all the way…”

Abbie Vernon reflects on this afternoon’s 2-1 defeat against Portishead Town in the South West Regional Premier Division.#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/4WnnH3K9iY

— Yeovil Town Women FC (@YTFCWOMEN) September 6, 2026

The Glovers will now face the Army Women’s Development Team in the UB Infrastructure Development League on Thursday night, with a 7:30pm kick-off on the Huish Park 3G.

They were also handed a home draw in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying, and will welcome Poole Town to Alvington on Sunday 20th September.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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