A new era is set to be ushered in at Huish Park with Danny Webb, watching on as his new side take on Woking in the National League – reminder, this is a 12:30 Kick off.
FORM…
YEOVIL TOWN
Just two wins so far this season for the Glovers, a 1-0 win away at Solihull and a scrappy 2-1 win over Brackley back in August.
In between those three defeats, and fourth against York City last weekend.
Nine goals scored and 14 conceded for the Glovers might not make the most appealing reading, but taking on a side with just one point more will give the hosts confidence of getting a result.
Of those nine goals scored, six have come at Huish Park, three against Gateshead (and we all know what happened there)
Woking
Woking started the season terribly, losing five straight (for in the League and one in the National League Cup) before a complete turnaround.
A point at home to York has been backed up by wins (with clean sheets) against both Morecambe and Gateshead and a 1-1 draw against Halifax, which on another day could have brought all three points.
The Gateshead win stands out, putting five past the hapless northerners, 2-0 up at half time, before sub Josh Osude fired in a late brace to add salt into the wounds.
Eight points from four games, nine goals scored and just two conceded in that time frame
KEY PLAYERS…
Yeovil Town – Luke McCormick
We’re starting to see the best out of Luke McCormick. His goal against York might not have been an absolute screamer, but it was nothing less than his performances deserved.
The all action midfielder will be key in the middle of the park dictating the play and turning defence into attack, with the new manager watching on from the stands, there’s a mini audition going on for who Danny Webb will build his side around and, going off the last few games, McCormick is front and centre to take that role.
Woking – Jamie Andrews
Woking’s player of the month for August will be no stranger to Glovers fans, but he’s developed into a complete midfielder this season. Two goals and assists to the former West Brom man’s name, he’ll be charged with not just being creative for his side, but also keeping the McMidfield of Yeovil quiet.
THE GAFFER…
Neal Ardley joined Woking in December 2024 and oversaw a number of changes as the club took on new ownership.
A player with the Wimbledon crazy game in the 1990s and early 2000s, he would also represent Watford, Cardiff and Millwall as a player – that’s a CV that’ll toughen you up!
He’s coached at Wimbledon, Notts County, Solihull before York and then onto his current role.
In total he’s taken charge against the Glovers 12 times, winning 1, drawing 6, losing 5.
LAST TIME WE MET…
Back in January, the Glovers were 1-0 up heading into the final 15 minutes of the League game against Woking, but Aiden O’Brien’s late equaliser ended up sharing the spoils.
An Aaron Jarvis header had put the hosts a goal to the good.
Prior to that clash, the Glovers won 2-0 in the away fixture last season, an early red card for Jack Stretton and a(nother) Brett McGavin wonder strike the early difference makers before FC-D finished the job off late.
DON’T I KNOW YOU…
There are quite a few familiar faces in the Woking set up, Jamie Andrews who we mentioned above, he played about a dozen times on loan from WBA a few years ago and starred in the 0-0 at Notts County.
Dale Gorman wont be featuring, he’s on a long road back from a serious knee injury and the Cards also bring Jake Hyde back to Huish Park.
He’s on the books as a player/strength and conditioning coach, but has made the pitch on a couple of occasions this season.
Hyde scored a handful of important goals as the Glovers won the National League South a couple of seasons back
Picture courtesy of Iain Morland.
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Well known man in the middle Adrian Quelch takes charge of this one. Read more HERE