Easter weekend is here, and as with Christ returning from the dead, Yeovil Town return from their away travels to play Truro City in the league on Friday afternoon.
FORM…
YEOVIL TOWN
The Glovers will be on a hunt if their own this Good Friday, although not for eggs but for three points. After two wins on the bounce, Yeovil looked like a team rejuvenated. However, fast forward a week and Billy Rowley’s men have been beaten twice in a row and will be looking for another three points.
Last time out was a tough assignment for the Glovers as they faced a very strong Southend United side away from home, losing 2-1. It wasn’t a pretty start for Yeovil as they conceded a Gus Scott-Morriss goal in the fourth minute. Jake Wannell then found him so high up the pitch he could have got a nose bleed, but thank god he didn’t as superbly found the top left corner from the edge of box with his back to goal. For the Glovers that want enough to secure a point from Roots Hall, as Keenan Forson secured the win six minutes from time.
TRURO CITY
The Tinners have picked up their form in recent weeks having not lost over their last three games. The Cornwall side do however sit bottom of the National League having only won seven games, one of which was against Yeovil. And although Truro look set to be relegated, they will be a tough opposition for the Glovers.
In their last game agaisnt Boreham Wood, the Tinners drew 0-0, but dominated possesion, and had the looked the more dangerous when going forward. Truro will also be coming off a near week long break compared to the Glovers who only played on Tuesday.
KEY PLAYERS…
YEOVIL TOWN – JED WARD
It was only a matter of time before I put him back him back in this segment. The goal keeper has been a tremendous asset for all four of Yeovil’s managers this season. He is at the base of the spine for Yeovil, and is the foundation for good play, with his distribution. Besides the more “attacking” side of the game, Ward is most loved for his defensive work.
His ability as a shot stopper is second to none, he has grown into his role within the squad throughout the season and will definitely be missed once he loan comes to an end. Over the last couple of games Ward hasn’t been as prominent, but hopefully if we see the Jed ward we know we can, it will be a Good Friday for Yeovil.
TRURO CITY – LUKE JEPHCOTT
Jephcott has been the go to man for the Tinners when it comes to needing a goal. With six goals and four assists the ex-Plymouth man has seemed to found his scoring boots once again. It was during his time at Home Park, the striker made a name for himself with 33 league goals in 106 appearances.
The 26-year-old has matched his best ever goalscoring season since leaving the Pilrgrims in 2023 with his six goals.
THE GAFFER…
John Askey will be in the opposition dugout. The 61-year-old became boss at Cornwall’s only professional team on 2024 when Paul Wotton joined Torquay.
As a player, Askey played exclusively for Macclesfield Town, making over 500 appearances over 20 years. After hanging up his boots, the former forward would go on to manage the Cheshire side to six across two spells before leaving for pastures new in 2018.
Over the next five years, Askey would go on to manage Port Vale, York and Hartlepool. Across his 23 years in management, the Stoke man has faced Yeovil three times, winning all three.
LAST TIME WE MET…
It was a tough loss down in Cornwall for Yeovil when the two sides last met. The game was wrapped up within the first 20 minutes as Tyler Harvey bagged the only goal of the game.
When they last played at Huish Park, it was more positive for the Glovers as they won 2-1, that game was over two years ago in August 2023. It was however close to being another defeat, as the Tinners took the lead in the 54th minute through Andrew Neal. The first of Yeovil’s saviours was Olly Thomas as he drew his side back level on the 84th minute. Six minutes later, Jake Wannell won it for his team.
DON’T I KNOW YOU…
Former Glovers goalie, Aidan Stone has ended up in Cornwall. The 28-year-old played 17 times during his career at Huish Park.
Another former Yeovil man is in at centre back for the Tinners in the shape or Shaun Donellan. The 29-year-old came to Somerset in 2017 and played a season at Huish Park making 25 appearances.
Ryan Law is the third former Glover now playing his trade in Cornwall. The full back signed for Yeovil on loan from Plymouth Argyle in 2022, going on to play 11 times.
At this point I think theTruro City Stadium has become a place for Yeovil cast off’s find a reignite their careers. This time it’s Zac Bell, the former loanee played for Yeovil in 2023/24 campaign, making 11 appearances.
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.
Go get the meme of the old Bristolian lady, because “not another one” as the fifth former Yeovil man in the Truro side is Harry Kite. The midfielder signed as free agent last season, but would only go on to play seven times for Yeovil.
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Lewis Sandoe will be the man with the whistle on Tuesday evening For more on him and his team read Ben’s article here.