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Tiverton Town 2 Koita 24 Hutchinson 50 Yate Town 3 Jackson 25 (pen) Evans 61, 90+2 Saturday 25th October Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium Attendance: 246 Sometimes lady luck just refuses to smile. Twice the Yellows deservedly led on a wintery afternoon at the Slee Blackwell as Dan Koita and new loanee Harry Hutchinson both bagged their first league goals of the campaign, only to be pegged back on both occasions by Marlon Jackson & Corey Evans and the latter then broke Yellow hearts with the Bluebells third in stoppage time at the end of the ninety. Full report to follow Tiverton: Zak Baker, Brooklyn Wilkins (72), Corey Koerner, Toby Stephens, Matt Wood, Tor Swann, Asa Hall, Dan Koita, Louis Jagger Cane (66), Jacob Wellington, Harry Hutchinson. Substitutes: Gabe Billington, Sergui Lungu, Finley Rooke (72), Aiden Horne (66).

Tiverton Town v Yate Town  Saturday 25 th October 3pm Kick off   The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium     The Yellows prepared for this reverse fixture against the South Gloucestershire side, with a convincing 5-1 win versus Elburton Villa, in the Devon Bowl, albeit against opponents that play their football three steps lower than the Southern League Premier South. It was only last month that Yate hosted us in a midweek fixture. Their 2-1 win that evening and subsequent results mean that our visitors have overtaken us, but we do have the caveat of being able to draw level with them on points with a victory.    Both sides are yet to register a win in October, although the Bluebells did secure a draw against Berkhamsted, who we were defeated by last Saturday. The respective managers Asa Hall and Yate’s Darren Mullings should view this game as a six-pointer. Asa Hall and his Assistant Steve Orchard will be plotting to win and pegging back a Bluebells side who will equally be looking to put significant daylight between the two sides.    A few regular starters had bit part roles on Tuesday night, and Asa Hall also watched the game from the dugout, so changes will be expected for the matchday line up. A few injuries minor or otherwise resulted in both Finn Rooke and John Ross going off against Elburton Villa, so each player will be monitored and assessed by physio Tony Cornish. Will any of our fringe players have given Asa and Steve food for thought, regarding team selection at the weekend ? Will Collins, who`s been making a name for himself with the under 18’s also of course came on in the Berkhamsted match.    Yate as mentioned in my away preview, have plenty of guile, experience and pedigree in their squad, but have only fared marginally better than the Yellows so far. We welcome back our captain from last season, combative midfielder Matt Britton who has been used as a centre back at his new club. I’m sure Britton who was a favourite at The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium, will be warmly received.    Heavily inspirational midfielders Lloyd James and Joe Guest are former Taunton players. James enjoying a hugely successful EFL Career too. Capped 10 times for Wales at under 21 level, the gifted playmaker now 37, played nearly 350 Football League games, for the likes of Southampton, Colchester, Leyton Orient and Exeter City.    Guest is a strong player in this standard of football and a big influence on this Yate team, although he has been missing in recent weeks. Up top vastly experienced EFL striker Chris Zebroski and much travelled ex Bristol City frontman Marlon Jackson provide pedigree for the Bluebells in attack.    Zebroski’s football journey in the EFL began at Plymouth Argyle in 2005 and ended at Newport County in 2015, having played in between for Millwall, Torquay, Wycombe Wanderers, Bristol Rovers and Cheltenham. His non-league playing days have seen him represent Eastleigh, Chippenham, Swindon Supermarine and Taunton amongst others.    Jackson has appeared for Hereford, Aldershot, Northampton, Bury and Newport County in the EFL. Although the popular striker/winger played for Weston Super Mare, before his arrival at Yate. Ex Bath City and Frome attacking midfielder Rex Mannings is a skilful technician.    Former Forest Green and Weston Super Mare midfielder Dayle Grubb is an immensely talented footballer and at 34 still has plenty to offer. Making almost 400 appearances for Weston, he moved to Gloucester City last term before moving to the Bluebells this term.    A trio of regular starters for Yate, other than our ex-skipper Matt Britton, have worn the Yellow of Tiverton. Versatile and dependable Dan Ball played five times for us on loan in the 2018/19 campaign, whilst a Bath City loanee. He amassed over 250 league appearances for The Romans and has featured for both Taunton and Gloucester in recent times.    Midfielder Oli Jenkins who impressed in his loan spell from Weston is another to join Yate for this campaign and defender Charlie White showed plenty of promise as a Bristol Rovers loanee in the Leigh Robinson era. The Gas remain his parent club.    In the away fixture, defender Will Larvin was a standout player for the Bluebells. The ex-Bristol Rovers academy player established himself in the side, during last seasons promotion to this division. Keeper Aaron Sainsbury is a goalkeeping coach for Bristol City and is an excellent shot-stopper.    Darren Mullings side possess a lot of knowhow despite being in the fourth relegation place at the moment. I mentioned earlier in this preview, if we triumph here, we will be level on points with the South Gloucestershire outfit, but in addition to that we have a game in hand too. So, Asa, Steve and the lads will be going all out for victory on Saturday so let's get behind them and show our support !

Tiverton Town 5 Swann 42 53 (pen) Aworinde 62 Jagger Cane 73 Koita 75 Elburton Villa 1 Hughes 55 Tuesday 21st October Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium Attendance: 134 A smaller crowd attended this St Lukes Devon Bowl game, but our passionate fans behind the goal more than made up for this and their support drove the team on against Southwest Peninsula Premier West side, Elburton Villa. The team for this one comprised of a mixture of regular first teamers and squad players, some gaining experience playing in the Premier East section of the Southwest Peninsula, at the same level as our opponents. John Ross took the gloves and there were additional starting berths for Jacob Wellington, Sergui Lungu, and Ise Aworinde.    The Yellows began this game on the front foot. A skidding shot from Toby Stephens from distance found the side-netting and Finn Rooke who had remained up from a corner had a header cleared off the line, as early as the 6th minute. Tor Swann was showcasing all of his tricks and often leading his markers on a merry dance down Villa’s left. In the 15 th minute there were half-shouts for a penalty on Ise Aworinde, but the game continued with Tiverton having the majority of the ball.    Then the visitors started to settle and had already got round the back of Tiverton’s defence and flashed a shot wide, when Ross made a good stop in the 20 th minute. He palmed the ball away to safety and out of the reach of interested Elburton forwards. In the 21 st minute Swann joined Stephens in finding the side-netting. A body swerve seeing him tease his way into the box, before he missed the target by a whisker. Playing at high tempo and nicely through the thirds Horne and Wellington were probing for openings and the latter had a penalty appeal turned away.    In the 32 nd minute however, following some good approach play of their own, Villa drew an impressive save low down from John Ross.  This was made harder as it was through a crowd of players. Shortly after that attempt on our goal, Wellington showing quick feet, brought a save at his near post out of the away sides keeper and then a carbon copy of that effort from the former Willand man again, about a minute later, had exactly the same result.    About ten minutes prior to half time, an enforced change was made, with Finn Rooke coming off and Gabe Billington being the man who took his place. This could have been precautionary or otherwise ahead of Saturday’s game at home to Yate.    An offside flag seemed to rule out a certain goal for the Yellows, with 38 minutes on the clock. However, the games opener did arrive not long after that, as Swann who was a constant menace, collected a cross-field pass, progressed into the box and adjusted his feet, before finding a conclusive finish.    An immediate response from Elburton saw Ross having to save well with his feet to prevent an equaliser. The last significant play of the half came from Horne, whose lively ball-carrying around the box almost paid dividends, but he just clipped his shot over.    So, Tiverton had their noses in front, at the break and this was a fair reflection of an entertaining half, in which our opponents had definitely played their part. Whatever was said at half time seemed to galvanise the team further, as they found another gear.    That however came after a couple of scares in the 47th minute, when Ross’s roll out didn’t go where it was meant to. It was intercepted and an incisive pass left a Villa player homing in on goal. Fortunately, he blazed over and then from the goal kick, the visitors returned the ball up field and an Elburton player cut in from the flank and clipped the Tivvy crossbar.    Another enforced substitution was made a few minutes later, when Ross limped off and Zak Baker took over in goal.  The Yellows regained control of the game and there was a crispness and sharpness to their play through the team that the away side were finding hard to contain.    Pace, athleticism and power are three qualities that are a good description of youngster Ise Aworinde and after a spell of total football, he moved past two or three challenges with a burst of speed and close control. An honest challenge for the ball resulted in him being tripped and the referee pointed to the spot.    Tor Swann stepped up and sent their keeper the wrong way. That gave us a two-goal lead and Swann a two-goal tally on the evening. This sparked a mini recovery from Villa and following a few sweeping attacks, Sam Hughes reduced the deficit to one with a tidy finish, on 56 minutes.    It wasn’t long though before Tiverton who were playing some very attractive football and looking as convincing as they have in quite a while, soon restored their two-goal cushion. Firstly, Swann forced their keeper into a parry around his post on the hour mark, with him taking the ball nicely in his stride and with a hattrick beckoning. Then Aworinde was played through and calmly slotted the ball through the legs of the keeper. It was now 3-1 to Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men, who were confidently in the box seat.    That 62 nd minute goal saw a rampant Yellows sense blood. Stephens thundered over after some excellent interplay in the final third and then maybe inspired by his older brother Jacob’s fine individual strike for Weston-super-Mare, earlier in the evening, Substitute Louis Jagger Cane not long off the bench, produced a sumptuous strike from fully 25 yards, that flew like a tracer bullet past an almost motionless Elburton keeper.    This kind of technical ability from him, is definitely in his locker. Hot on the heels of that 73 rd minute effort, fellow substitute Dan Koita wriggled away from a few Villa defenders and made space to calmly pick his spot in the 76 th minute. That completed the scoring on the evening, but Tivvy came close to a sixth in the closing stages. Captain Matt Wood had the ball in the net, but it was ruled out for pushing. Then Horne whose lively performance deserved a goal was foiled by the Villa goalie, who made a very good save on 80 minutes.    A strong, fair, well-timed challenge in the box then came to the visitors rescue, followed by a strong block on a Koita effort. Tivertons number 9 then showed an excellent first touch around the D and was deliberately stopped at the start of time added. 5-1 it ended and it was comprehensive in the end, after a spirited display from a very capable and talented Elburton kept the Yellows in check, until we went into overdrive, in the final half hour.     A much-needed boost going into Saturday’s vital encounter against Yate. If we can copy the freedom and inventiveness in which we played with going forward and remain solid defensively, an opportunity to win will be available for Tiverton.  Tiverton: John Ross (50), Brooklyn Wilkins, Toby Stephens, Matt Wood, Tor Swann (79), Jacob Wellington, Ise Aworinde (68), Finley Rooke (36), Zack Williams (63), Aiden Horne. Substitutes: Zak Baker (50), Corey Koerner (79), Dan Koita (63), Louis Jagger Cane (68), Gabe Billington (36).

Tiverton Town v Elburton Villa  Tuesday 21 st October 7:45pm Kick off  Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium    It's a busy schedule for Asa Hall and Steve Orchard's men at the moment. Tomorrow evening, we entertain Peninsula League Southwest Premier leaders Elburton Villa, in the St Lukes Devon Bowl, following on from Saturday's narrow loss against Berkhamsted and ahead of Saturday's league game, where we host Yate Town.    The Villa are a Plymouth based outfit, who legendary Tiverton striker Levi Landricombe was playing for in recent times, before signing for Ben Gerring’s Bovey Tracey side this term.    The last meeting between the sides happened in a friendly in the 2020/21 campaign, with the Yellows triumphing 3-0 and on the scoresheet that day were the aforementioned Levi Landricombe, Jordan Lam and Andy Watkins, in an away fixture.    In the first round of the competition Elburton travelled to Torrington and progressed via a penalty shootout win, following a 1-1 draw on the night. Tiverton of course moved into the second round with a 4-1 win at Honiton, thanks to braces from Jacob Wellington and Ise Aworinde.    Kevin Yetton (brother of Stewart) and former Saltash manager Danny Lewis are co- managers for our visitors and what a start they’ve made, with their team. Free-scoring Villa has no fewer than four players in the top ten of leading goal scorers in their division.    Adam MacPherson and Conor Rush lead the way with eleven goals apiece. Macpherson is a product of Exeter City’s academy sides and has recently returned from university, having previously played for Tavistock. Rush is a hugely popular member of the first eleven and a dangerous frontman, who was prolific for Ivybridge.    Veteran midfielder and former Tiverton favourite Steve Colwell has an eye for a pass and the ‘Tivvy Pirlo’ as he was formerly referred to has real pedigree despite advancing years. Colwell made 66 appearances for Weymouth at the beginning of his senior career and played 52 times for the Yellows. The 38-year-old has both quality and pedigree.    Forward Calum Merrin, formerly of Tavistock and Saltash and Reece Brown provide more youthful talent for our opponents, and both are also in that top ten in the Golden Boot race in the Southwest Peninsula League West Division.    Despite being three divisions below Tiverton, it’s unlikely that they will be short of confidence going into this one. Asa Hall is sure to be utilising his squad, as with our current predicament in the league, places will be up for grabs.    It’s free entry tomorrow evening and this promises to be a competitive game that could with a decent result see us have some much-needed momentum going into Saturday’s big game, once again on home soil against Yate Town. So, let’s get behind the lads!

Tiverton Town FC can confirm the departure of goalkeeper George Burton. George leaves the club after having signed for us in July from Willand Rovers, as one of Asa and Steve’s first signings of the summer rebuild and he went on to make 12 appearances for the Yellows, including keeping a clean sheet against Bracknell Town in a 2-0 home victory in the league at the start of September. The club would like to thank George for his efforts during his time with us, and wish him all the best for the future. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Tiverton Town 0 Berkhamsted 1 Busari 36 Saturday 18th October The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium Attendance: 306 As supporters we have become conditioned to the harsh reality of the team struggling in recent seasons and presently you can’t dress it up, there appears to be no quick fix. The Yellows toiled manfully in this game against Berkhamsted who were just below halfway in the table, before the start of play and won the possession count but were undone by a wicked deflection and a lack of conviction in the closing stages of promising moves.     We looked more solid and less vulnerable in defensive areas, which is encouraging going forward, however when confidence has been ripped away from a side, it is a fine balance between tightening up and remaining an attacking threat. It’s as much mental, as it is physical throughout the team.    For this game Plymouth Argyle loanee Zak Baker made a third debut for Tiverton, returning on a one-month loan deal. The popular keeper was behind a defence that saw the versatile Fin Rooke utilised as one of three centre backs, with Asa Hall joining Matt Wood who wore the captain’s armband in a unit that was completed by full backs Brooklyn Wilkins and Corey Koerner.    Gabe Billington had recovered from injury and played in a midfield three consisting of Toby Stephens and Tor Swann additionally, with Louis Jagger Cane and Aiden Horne in the forward positions.    A cagey, sometimes scrappy opening, saw neither side initially able to stamp their authority on the game. It wasn’t until the 10th minute that this encounter sprung into life when Tiverton won a throw, deep in The Comrades territory and Matt Wood launched the ball in and after a few desperate blocks from the Hertfordshire side inside the box denied the Yellows the lead, the ball was scrambled to the edge of the area and was met by Toby Stephens crisp connection, but deflected behind.    Zak Baker re-familiarising himself with his surroundings then plucked the ball out of the air confidently, under pressure from two Berkhamsted attackers. That 13 th minute intervention, was followed up five minutes later, with a promising Tiverton attack that was brought to an abrupt halt just outside the box with a mistimed tackle from a Comrades player.    Louis Jagger Cane’s well struck free kick brought a flying save from Charlie Horlock in the visitor’s goal. Tivvy were in the ascendancy at this point of the match and in the 25th minute, a quick throw was taken out on the away sides left, it was briefly intercepted but then given away to Tor Swann, who then squared across to Jagger Cane, who was ten yards out.     This was perhaps our best opportunity to score, however Charley Barker’s block on the goal line, left a sting in his crown jewels, as Jagger Cane couldn’t find the corner of the goal and the Comrades hurriedly cleared to safety.    Just beyond the 30-minute mark, Aiden Horne seemed to have a good shout for a penalty, as he appeared to be pushed in the box, not enough contact was the judgement. Confidence was building in Asa Hall and Steve Orchards ranks, but a cruel piece of bad luck was to follow.    Minutes later the Comrades broke and won a throw in, in the final third. Some neat play around the Yellows’ box, culminated in a quick shift of feet from Billie Busari and a snapshot meant that the original trajectory of the ball had seen Zak Baker move across his goal, in the readiness of making a save. A wicked deflection off Matt Wood, however, left the already committed Baker stranded, as the ball ricocheted into the opposite corner.    A goal down against the run of play and with recent history in mind, it was a psychological setback for the team.  Tor Swann did show blistering pace, in getting on the end of a ball over the top and finding Toby Stephens who got under his attempt and cleared the bar with interest, though it was our well drilled opponents who posed the greater threat at the end of the half.    It opened up for ex Luton Town midfielder Adam Watkins, who perhaps unwisely moved the ball onto Busari, when better placed to score himself and the well-attended winger fired over. For the Yellows, a physical desire to win the ball, that had been lacking in recent games was evident in forceful tackles from the determined Wood and Finn Rooke.    However, it was a slightly deflated Tiverton that trudged off at the end of the opening 45 minutes, with little reward for a decent first half showing. The fragility of a team well beaten at Evesham was this time though exposed in an unfortunate way.    Encouraged by being in front at the break, it was Berkhamsted who settled the quickest in the second period, although some good football from them was stifled well by Tiverton’s defence.  Decisive defending keeping the Comrades at bay, with, Rooke, Wood and Hall, all holding firm.    When the visitors did enter our box, strong challenges from Wood and Koerner thwarted the danger. In the 54 th minute a thumping late challenge on Tivvy playmaker Stephens was not well received by the fans by the clubhouse and what looked like a trip on the nimble Aiden Horne then went unpunished in the area.    A second alleged foul on Horne out wide, was also decided to be a legal challenge minutes later. At the third time of asking a foul was awarded when Tor Swann was brought down. The free kick into the box was met well by Asa Hall, but his diving header drifted harmlessly wide.    In the 66 th minute, Steve Orchard made his first change. Dan Koita coming on for Aiden Horne, who had put a real shift in. On 71 minutes, a tidy piece of forward play from Jagger Cane saw him find Stephens but his driven shot was just too high to trouble keeper Horlock.    The Yellows started throwing caution to the wind and this left us susceptible to counter attacks. A strong hand was required by Zak Baker to keep out an effort from the Comrades American Striker Michael Harding, after a swift break.     Back came Tiverton, but they were unable to open up Berkhamsted or call Horlock into serious action for the remainder of the game. There were substitute appearances for Jacob Wellington and Will Collins who has impressed for the Under 18’s. Off came Koerner and Rooke. The latter deserving his MOTM award for a very committed performance.    It took a superb challenge from Wood near the end to deny Harding and despite the many positives that could be taken from this spirited display, after the capitulation at Evesham, Tivvy didn’t have quite enough on the day to add to their point’s tally.    On Tuesday night Elburton Villa are the visitors in the St Lukes Devon Bowl and then Yate arrive on Saturday, as we return to league action. It’s a vital week ahead for the Yellows who will have plenty of game time before the weekend to find a winning formula.    A 2-1 defeat in a closely fought affair in the reverse fixture will need to be avenged if we are to draw level with Yate on points. However, our goal difference will mean we would remain behind them. Let’s get down and support the lads for both games.    Tiverton: Zak Baker, Brooklyn Wilkins, Corey Koerner (76), Toby Stephens, Matt Wood, Tor Swann, Asa Hall, Louis Jagger Cane, Gabe Billington, Finley Rooke (79), Aiden Horne (65). Substitutes: John Ross, Dan Koita (65), Jacob Wellington (76), Will Collins (79).

Tiverton Town FC are delighted to welcome popular young goalkeeper, Zak Baker, back to the club on loan from Plymouth Argyle. Player/manager Asa Hall, on the Yellows latest acquisition, said “we’re delighted to welcome Zak back to the Yellows on an initial one-month loan from Plymouth Argyle. Zak knows the club well, having already had two spells with us, and he brings valuable experience at this level. He’ll be bringing strength and depth to bolster our back line as we push forward this season”. Zak has already made 39 appearances for the Yellows across the 2023/24 & 2024/25 seasons, he kept an impressive number of clean sheets and collected a couple of Man of the Match awards during his previous spells with us. Welcome back, Zak ! #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy

Tiverton Town v Berkhamsted Town  Saturday 18 th October 3pm Kick off  The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium.    Football can take players and management teams to unforgiving and lonely places, but with every game comes a chance to turn the tide. Each game on paper seems like a tough proposition, although a minefield’s worth of mistakes has erupted in the last three or four weeks ? It isn't implausible that one good result could re-activate our season.    For all the team’s spirit in adversity, it was only natural that eventually, continuingly shipping early goals would take its toll. Saturday saw Tiverton unable to respond positively. That performance must quickly be consigned to the archives, and the Yellows need to put it behind them and believe again.    Gabe Billington may come into contention after injury, although Dean Moxey will take his place in the treatment room again, after damaging his ribs against Evesham. Dan Koita played the entire second half and may be fit enough to start.    Berkhamsted, another of the promoted sides, travel to the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium in lower mid table and the Comrades won’t be content leaving Devon empty handed. The Hertfordshire based side, played at this level in their recent history, before relegation from the Premier Central Division in the 2023/24 season, after a one-year stay.    Manager Chris Devane is in a second spell with Berkhamsted, following a short stint in between with Biggleswade.  He oversaw the Comrades fast return to Step Three and has assembled a talented roster of players. His team had been a little goal shy thus far but addressed that with a 3-1 midweek win over Saturday’s victors Evesham.    Striker Jonathan Lacey or JJ Lacey as he is more commonly known, is very close to 100 senior, competitive goals with the club and he’s in the middle of a third spell. The 27-year-old has additionally played a step higher with Hemel Hempstead. The prolific marksman also spent a season with Biggleswade.    Alternative firepower will be provided by Sean Duodu, who is currently on loan from Dunstable. He is a goal every other game striker for his parent club, with 21 goals from 41 league games. Duodo also played briefly, a step higher with Slough.     Originally from the USA, fellow centre forward Michael Harding played a solitary non-competitive game for Northampton Town, having been a fixture in their Under 18 team. Harding has since appeared for Kettering, though he had limited game time there, St Ives, Beaconsfield and Barwell at step 3 and Flackwell Heath at step 4, prior to signing for the Comrades are other clubs the 23-year-old has been at.    23 year old Winger Billie Busari's CV includes; Gosport, Chesham Havant & Waterlooville  and Hayes and Yeading. As a schoolboy he was with Fulham, before joining Reading’s academy. Busari has very good technical ability.    Adam Watkins is a midfielder with excellent pedigree, having played for Luton Town when they played at National League level over a number of season's, emerging through their youth system. Kidderminster Harriers, Eastleigh, Chesham and Cambridge City are amongst the influential 34 year old’s former club’s.    Another gifted player in The Comrades midfield is Charley Barker. His formative years were spent at Leyton Orient at all age group level’s and the 26-year-old has since gone on to represent; Braintree and Kettering. His services were acquired by our visitors last term.    A location change has seen right back Pierce Mitchell, who played for the Yellows in the 2019/20 season, sign for Berkhamsted this campaign, following a spell with Frome. A National South player with Truro, Mitchell is very at home at this level. Taunton, Swindon Supermarine and Yate have all been previous clubs for the ex-Bristol Rovers’ trainee and Republic of Ireland Under 18 international.    Commanding centre back Max Rosner arrived from divisional rivals AFC Dunstable last season and has made a big impact and become an important player for the Hertfordshire side.    Taking the gloves is likely to be Charlie Horlock. The 30 year old was with Slough for the previous campaign, but spent a considerable amount of his early football career at Wycombe Wanderers. The experienced and talented keeper was also number one for Hitchin Town, Eastbourne Borough and Hastings United.    At the moment one win can potentially take the Yellows’ out of the bottom four or at least close the gap on those directly above Tiverton. There is a lot of football to be played between now and the end of the season and Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men will be firmly intent on navigating themselves away from trouble. As fans we have a part to play too, so let’s get behind the lads.

The date for our Devon St. Lukes Bowl second round tie with Elburton Villa has been brought forward. We will now welcome them to the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium on Tuesday 21st October, kick off at 7:45pm. Admission prices for the Devon St. Lukes tie will be FREE FOR ALL SPECTATORS !! The new date for our home Southern League tie with Wimborne Town, originally scheduled for the 21st October, is still to be confirmed. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Tiverton Town Football Club is delighted to acknowledge the loyal and continuous service of over 25 years of a number of volunteers at the club. The club has made the following volunteers Honorary Life Members, to reflect the commitment given to the club over many, many years. Clubs like ours simply cannot keep going without the efforts of volunteers year in and year out, and we hope to enjoy many years to come, with your continued support. Put simply, we cannot thank you enough. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Evesham United   5  Steele 1, 52 Wright 10 Owens 38 Churchley 71  Tiverton Town   0    Saturday 11 th  October   The Spiers and Hartwell Stadium    Attendance: 429    There are certain levels that you must reach; in order to be competitive in this division and the Yellows were a long way off of these during this game. The worrying trend of conceding early goals reared its head again, this time with less than a minute played. Dean Moxey returned to start this game, having been an unused substitute on Tuesday night with Matt Wood dropping to the bench in the only change from the narrow home loss to Poole, when most thought Tiverton’s second half display would be a springboard to better results.    From the kick off Tivvy created an early half chance, with them moving forward with purpose and a shot from the edge of the area was dragged wide but from the goal kick Evesham caught the Yellows cold and a threaded ball into the channel wasn’t dealt with and one pass later we were opened up and a goal down with less than a minute played, Levi Steele the recipient of Tiverton’s generosity. There were a few scares in between Evesham’s first and second, but the hosts didn't have to long to wait for their next goal. A penchant for retreating rather than making a challenge is sadly a feature of this Yellows team currently.    In the ninth minute an Evesham midfielder ran with the ball for twenty yards without any pressure from the visitors and this left us stretched at the back, but the ease in which we were opened was not as easy to witness. Former Coventry City Striker Andre Wright getting on the end of Aaron Heap’s neat pass. Psychologically for the first time this season players heads noticeably dropped and in a poor run of form there is only so much punishment a team can take before self-belief drips out of them.     A 15 th  minute effort from Louis Jagger Cane called keeper Alex Harris into action, but the ball was at a nice height to parry away, then three minutes later Steele headed wide from close range and then an Evesham player lost his balance when well positioned to add a third.    In the 32 nd  minute, the Dean Moxey injury curse reoccurred, as he was chasing back with The Robins homing in on goal. After lengthy treatment from physio Tony Cornish with assistance from Evesham’s physio also, Moxey got to his feet, but his afternoon was over, and Matt Wood came on to replace him. Play continued for nearly five minutes after Moxey had gone down injured and when it did Evesham almost immediately won a corner and to compound the Yellows’ misery Will Owens took it and his delivery missed everyone but nestled in the far corner of George Burton’s net, to make Tiverton’s afternoon even worse.    Toby Down gave away a free kick in a dangerous area in the 39 th  minute and his challenge was deemed a yellow card offence. Thankfully Evesham were off target with this set-piece.  In the 43 rd  minute Tor Swann crossed in and Asa Hall rose above everyone, but his header was flashed slightly wide. The injury to Moxey and Finn Rooke requiring attention earlier, amongst other stoppages resulted in ten minutes added time, at the end of the first half. A speculative free kick from Jagger Cane from at least 30 yards out went narrowly wide in stoppage time, but couldn’t detract from a painful first half.    It was hard to see a way back for Tiverton in the second period, as we had been second best all over the park. Two changes were made at the break, as Dan Koita came on for Finn Rooke and Jacob Wellington made way for Corey Koerner. A combination of the Yellows good play and the Robins sitting back a little, saw the away side in the ascendancy for the opening five minutes when the players returned. Koita releasing Swann in the 49 th  minute, but the skilful wide man couldn’t return the ball into Koita’s path.    However, in the 52nd minute the side stared into the abyss. Steele was slid in for his second, by the Robins talented captain Amer Awadh at the end of a probing run for the home sides fourth. On the hour mark Wright committed a few Yellows defenders before his effort via Burton’s extended hand found the side netting.    The resulting corner in, found a Robins player, who headed onto the top netting and out for a goal kick. In the 64 th  minute Koita teed up Jagger Cane, with an inventive back heel, though his effort from close in, cleared the crossbar. Second half substitute Kai Churchley then got in on the act, ghosting past a few Tiverton defenders and then into the box, he was able to pick his spot beyond Burton and did just that. That goal was recorded at 71 minutes. In the closing twenty minutes it seemed that the only question was would a rampant Robins add more to what a damaging result was already. Two clear cut chances though for them didn’t add insult to injury.     Substitute Ethan Dunbar’s effort from point blank range went under Burton who had moved to close down the angle, but deflected off his back and away for a corner. Then Lewis Middleton when in the clear, shot centrally and the Tiverton goalkeeper palmed over. A one-on-one for Jagger Cane in the 89th minute was saved by Harris and this was one of many duels that Evesham won on Saturday. A  5-0 loss perhaps flattered us and we were firmly put to the sword. Evesham are a decent footballing side, but they were hungrier than us and both mentally and physically stronger than us on the day. The injured Gabe Billington was the only notable absentee from the matchday squad and as Asa Hall said in his after match interview, this was an embarrassing performance.    Collectively we have struggled and have had a poor set of results in the last 3 or 4 weeks. That naturally will take it’s toll and adds pressure to each game. The only way is up from here and Asa Hall and Steve Orchard won’t just be looking for a response against Berkhamsted at The Slee Blackwell Stadium, they will be expecting one.    Tiverton: George Burton, Brooklyn Wilkins, Toby Down, Dean Moxey (37), Tor Swann, Toby Stephens, Asa Hall, Zack Williams (72), Jacob Wellington (45), Finley Rooke (45), Louis Jagger Cane.  Substitutes: John Ross, Matt Wood (37), Dan Koita (45), Corey Koerner (45), Aiden Horne (72).

The date for our Southern League clash with Yate Town at the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium has been brought forward from the original date of Tuesday 18th November. We will now welcome the Bluebells to our place on Saturday 25th October, kick off at 3pm. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛