Match Preview
Yate Town v Bishops Cleeve
Southern League Division One South
Tuesday 13th August 2024 – kick-off 7.45pm
Be there to support YOUR local club.
Yate Town’s 2024/2025 season continues with their first home game in the Southern League following making it two wins out of two on Saturday when, after their FA Cup win against Holyport, the Bluebells got off to an excellent start with their Southern League fixtures by winning 1-0 at Tavistock.
Yate Town manager, Darren Mullings, will have midfield player and new signing, Lloyd James available after serving a two-match suspension but Ewan McMillan and Wayne Nderemani are doubtful following knocks but another new signing, Ross Stearn, hopes to be fit in time for Tuesday evening’s game.
With this encouraging start to the season the club are hoping for a sizeable crowd to help create a good atmosphere for the players and fans alike.
Our opponents:
Bishops Cleeve finished last season in 9th place in the League, just one place below Yate Town and in both League games showed what a good side that they are. In a highly entertaining game at Bishops Cleeve last September the two sides drew 2-2 with a late equaliser from Ross Langworthy for the home side. Harrison Reeves had given Bishops Cleeve an early lead but second half goals from substitute Joe O’Loughlin and Sam Pashen put the Bluebells in front before Langworthy’s goal.
The return game in March saw the visitors score an early goal through Jay Malshanskyi and with Nick McCootie having his penalty saved just before half-time by Bishops Cleeve’s goalkeeper, Yate Town could not break down a well organised defence and all three points went to Bishops Cleeve. A crowd of 433 saw this game, which was also Non-League Day.
Action from last season’s game against Bishops Cleeve, at the South West Interiors Stadium, showing Oli Jenkins in possession.
This season Bishops Cleeve have had a successful pre-season with wins against Slimbridge, Gloucester City and Worcester City and started their season with an away win at Highworth Town in the FA Cup, winning 1-0 with a goal from Evans-Harriott. Next Saturday they play Lydney Town at home in the FA Cup.
Last Saturday, Bishops Cleeve started their Southern League fixtures losing 0-1 at home to Bideford, who scored their winner late on in the game, via a penalty.
Also:
Visit our new club shop
The new club shop is open on match days, where you can buy a whole host of new club merchandise, including shirts, tops, Yate Town fixture mugs, key rings, mouse mats, badges and much, much more. So, make sure you take a look.
At the Holyport game Tracey, in the club shop, was very busy selling shirts and other merchandise so get there quickly while stocks last before we then re-order items.
Tracey, who will also be selling match day programmes and 50/50 tickets.
And pick up your fixture card
Our thanks to Trashman Clearance and Sprint Print who have sponsored out 2024/2025 fixture card. Yours can be picked up at the club shop or from the bar.
And don’t forget to visit the newly refurbished clubhouse.
The match day programme – with a newly designed front cover.
Match day information
Admission prices:
Adult: £12
Concessions: Over 65, Students, NHS, armed forces and fire services – just show correct ID information: £8
Children: (11-17) £5
Under 11: Free
Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and Forest Green fans - show your season ticket at the turnstiles to gain entry for £8
Programmes: £2.50 – with loads of information that is only available via the matchday programme – so BUY YOUR COPY AT THE GAME with a special feature on new signing Marlon Jackson and new signing Lloyd James on the front cover.
The bar is open from 6.15pm
Turnstiles open: 6.15pm
Plenty of parking space available
Food available inside the ground.
Please note that the South West Interiors Stadium is a NO dogs ground (apart from guide dogs).
Yate Town FC website: www.yatetownfc.co.uk