Highworth Town vs Willand Rovers FC

The last game of the season, with Rovers having secured their Southern League status for next season already, saw Willand earn a point in a 3-3 draw away to Highworth in what was a classic ‘ game of two halves ‘. Highworth got off to a flying start when left back Mani Roper scored in […]

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Willand Rovers FC vs Bideford AFC

Rovers lose 1-2 at home again, this time to Bideford AFC! Like a repeating record, it was another disappointing day for Rovers. As in recent games Rovers failed to find any fluency and when they did were guilty of over-playing the ball in the final third and being wasteful in front of goal when chances […]

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Sholing vs Willand Rovers FC

Rovers lose 2-1 away to Sholing with a cruel late winner. Possibly our longest away journey of the season, Sholing is situated some 3 miles from Southampton FC St Mary’s stadium. Our opponents had been in mixed form of late with play off aspirations over, while Rovers needed points to be mathematically safe to ensure […]

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Willand Rovers FC vs Lymington Town

Rovers lose 1-2 at home to lowly Lymington Town! It was another disappointing day at the office for Rovers, being a repeat of recent games with Rovers dominant for long periods but then over-playing the ball in the final third and being wasteful in front of goal when chances presented themselves. The first half started […]

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Willand Rovers FC vs Frome Town

Rovers lose 1-2 at home to promotion chasing Frome Town! The championship aspirations of Frome Town remain intact after a 2-1 victory in Devon against a spirited Willand Rovers. As expected, the visitors dominated possession in the first half with front pairing of Kane Simpson and Jon Davis regularly causing problems for the home defence. […]

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Cirencester Town vs Willand Rovers FC

Rovers take all three points with an excellent 0-1 victory at Cirencester Town. An even first half saw both teams cancelling each other out in midfield with few clear cut chance created at either end. As the half went on Ciren appeared to get more and more frustrated as the Willand defence stiffled the hosts […]

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Cinderford Town vs Willand Rovers FC

Rovers lose 2-1 away to struggling Cinderford Town! It was another disappointing night for Rovers. This was a repeat of the last few games with Rovers being dominant for long periods but over-playing the ball in the final third and then being wasteful in front of goal when chances presented themselves. Things started well, as […]

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Willand Rovers FC vs Barnstaple Town FC

Willand Rovers & Barnstaple Town share the points after a 1-1 draw at Silver Street on Saturday afternoon. Due to injuries and illness a much changed Rovers side battled well to earn a draw against a Barrum side who are fighting for their Southern League survival at the foot of the table. Making home debuts […]

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Bristol Manor Farm FC vs Willand Rovers FC

Another disappointing day at the office as Rovers lose 2-0 away at promotion chasing Bristol Manor Farm. As in other recent games Willand played some attractive approach football, but did just not create enough chances in the final third & are not being clinical to convert the opportunities they create! A goal either side of […]

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Willand Rovers FC vs Winchester City FC

Rovers lose 1-3 at home to high flying Winchester City on a wet & windy Wednesday evening at Silver Street. It’s becoming a recurring theme: Rovers are having the lion’s share of possession and playing some attractive football, but are just not being clinical in the final third to convert the opportunities they create! A […]

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