It’s the last game under the lights for Yeovil Town on Tuesday night as they face Boston United at Huish Park.
Form Guide…
It’s been very up and down over the last five games for Yeovil. After winning the first two games of this period it has stagnated a bit with a draw and two losses. It should be noted that the last two loss have been against tough opposition, in Barnet and FC Halifax respectively.
In fact last time out against The Shaymen, Yeovil were unlucky to not come away with at least a point. Unfortunately for Mark Cooper and his men, the Yorkshire side were just that bit better.
Boston’s league position may be a red herring for home fans. Although sitting second bottom of the league over their last five fixtures, they have two wins, two draws and one loss.
Their two wins came against Dagenham & Redbridge as well as AFC Fylde in impressive style. But it’s the draws that will grab the attention with scoreless draws against Oldham and a (Desmond) 2-2 draw when facing Woking last time out. They are definitely not a team to take lightly.
Key Players…
Yeovil – Frank Nouble
Well since I stopped choosing Nouble as the key player, he stopped scoring, so I’m picking him again for good luck.
Ignoring the mystic wisdom that the Gloverscast brought, the forward showed why he is crucial to Yeovil winning. Not only did he score vital goal that helped his team to a win, his experience and knowledge of the league showed.
It’s no slight on the other players but they are younger and on loan, performing well for this club may not be as important to them than it is to Nouble. However, he understands what the fans been through in the last couple of years at that will rub off.
Boston United – Jacob Hazel
Jacob Hazel has been something Yeovil has been a missing, a goal scoring centre forward. The St Kitts & Nevis native has bagged 10 goals this season for his side. He has also contributed with three assists as well.
The 30-year old has also been a consistent player in the side, which by this point of this season is quite remarkable. Hazel has played a total of 33 games and over 2,000 minutes so far. The expected Michael Bostwick is another name to look out for.
That’s what he said…
Yeovil boss Mark Cooper had no comments ahead of the game.
Boston manager Graham Coughlan, gave his thoughts to club media before the fixture. He said: “We go away Tuesday , it’s a long journey, but it’s about looking after the players between now and then and get as much rest and recovery into them as possible.”
We’ve met before…
The two sides haven met a total of 41 times, the majority of which came before the turn of the millennium. Out of those 41 Yeovil have only won 11 compared to Bostons 20 wins, meaning the remaining 10 games have been draws.
The last time they played against each other, in August of last year, the Somerset side were 1-3 victors. The three goals being scored by Brett McGavin (x2) and Jordan Young. Both teams also had players sent off, Yeovil’s being Jake Wannell.
Don’t I know you…
For the second game in a row there is no Yeovil links to the Boston squad.
However, our number one Aidan Stone was on loan at Boston this season.
Who’s been naughty then…
No one is suspended for the game.
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Alex Whittle played for Boston United in the National League North in the 2019-2020 season.