Match Preview: Yate Town vs Taunton Town

Yate Town are back home as they welcome Taunton Town to the Southwest Interiors Stadium.

 

The Bluebells welcome the Peacocks for the second game of the bank holiday weekend, looking to extend their 100% home record.

 

THE OPPOSITION

 

Taunton arrive to the Southwest Interiors Stadium having had quite the rollercoaster start to the season picking up three wins and two losses. Their three wins have came against Malvern Town (5-2), Berkhamsted (2-1) and last time out against Basingstoke as they came away 4-3 winners in a seven goal thriller, extending their 100% home record.

 

Last season The Peacocks finished 16th on 51 points, just four points above the relegation zone, and only lost two of their last 12 games under the reign of Gary Johnson.

 

RECENT MEETINGS

 

Last season Taunton won both meetings 2-1. At the Southwest Interiors Stadium the Bluebells took the lead on the half hour mark through Lucas Tomlinson before a Scott Robinson brace helped The Peacocks get over the line.

 

Yate’s last win against Taunton came in 2020 as they thrashed The Peacocks 4-1, with the goals coming from, Nick Pearce, Joe Low and a Sam Bell brace.

 

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

 

Fanzone: 12pm

Bar Opens: 12pm

Turnstiles Open: 1pm

Shop Opens: 1pm

Kick-Off: 3pm

 

TICKETS

 

Tickets for this afternoon’s match  will be available to purchase on the day, at a discounted rate, for Adults accompanying a U16 who wears their Grassroots team’s shirt. Adults can also get in discounted by wearing a Yate Town shirt, with U16s going free for the same reason.

 

At the Turnstile: Adult - £14, Concessions (66+) - £10, 16-21 & Students - £8, Next Generation (12-15) - £6, Under-21s - £2, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Under-12s) - £25, U16s FREE if wearing grassroots team shirt with Adults coming in for £10. U16s FREE if wearing Yate Town shirt. ADULTS - £7 if wearing Yate Town shirt.

Prices in BOLD are only valid until 2pm.

 

Please note that ID is required as proof of age/student status when purchasing 16-21 and student tickets, and spectators under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

PARKING

 

We’re expecting a bumper crowd for today’s match, can we please remind everyone to park consider and show respect for the clubs close neighbours and the businesses that operate close to the ground. Parking will also be limited this afternoon due to our fanzone taking up a section of our car park.

 

Please do not park in the Addlings (new road end of lodge road ) the estate has tight roads and limited parking for residents, also please avoid using the fox pub car park this is for patrons only.