Willand Rovers magic numbers for the 15/2/25 are 2-10-12-22 there’s no winners prize for the 22/2/25 is ÂŁ375
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Download or View – Willand Rovers F.C v Shaftesbury F.C – Matchday Programme
Match Preview WRFC Vs Shaftesbury
*MATCH PREVIEW*
Willand Rovers v Shaftesbury
All eyes turn to the fixture list this Saturday as Rovers continue battling through the shortest month of the year it’s the turn of Dorset side Shaftesbury who makes the journey to Silver Street this weekend ahead of another clash in the Pitching In Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm kick-off at the Stan Robinson.
Our first fixture of the week saw David Steele’s men travel up the motorway to Cribbs in which several returning players made it onto the team sheet for this game. The hosts took the lead early on through a goal from Calney, then two before the half-hour mark through Bonnick. Rovers made sure not to let the hosts run too far away with it as Kempster pulled it back to half the deficit going into the break.
Second half and the hosts did get that third but the story does not end there with Kempster finding a response early within the second half. Harvey Dorothy helped secure a point on the road on a bitter night in Brizzle just under 20 minutes from time which was the final action of the half and 3-3 it stayed.
Onto this game now and it is the Rockies (not the Rookies, sorry Fin) who make the journey down to Mid Devon on Saturday, Pat McManus and his lads have progressed on through the season with it being their debut campaign at this level. They’ve had a midweek off after having Exmouth come to them on Saturday but it was the hosts who managed to find three points on the afternoon.
One to look out for Shaftesbury would have to be Brett Pitman. For those who aren’t familiar with Brett, he has a fantastic CV of footballing experience with his career starting at AFC Bournemouth before making a move to Bristol City where he spent three years at the gate. Other clubs he has plied his trade at include Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers and the most prestigious of all… AFC Portchester where he scored a lot of goals in the 9th tier.
We visited Cockrams during October in which for around 90 minutes it was 0-0, however, it would be the one to look out for which put it in the back of the net to secure three points for the hosts on the night after a heavy battle.
With Valentine’s Day out of the way, hopefully you’ve bought your partner a ticket to this fixture to show your appreciation or if you don’t have a relationship, treat yourself to a game of football and the joy of another exciting Willand Rovers game, see you Saturday.
#WeAreRovers
Match Preview Cribbs Vs WRFC
Match Preview
Cribbs FC v Willand Rovers
A very quick turnaround for Rovers up ahead as tomorrow night we travel up the M5 for our rescheduled fixture with Cribbs in the Pitching In Southern Football League Division One South with a 7:45 pm KO at the Lawns.
The last time out for Willand was just shy of 72 hours ago with the long journey over to Bashley where 5 goals were struck on the afternoon but the pendulum swung the host’s way with a 3-2 win for the Stags. Bailey Kempster’s contributions from the penalty spot made up the goals for Rovers with the late stages the pressure being piled on to find that golden third.
Onto the game at hand, on a night of cup football in the county, Rovers escape all of that to focus on the important fixture ahead of them with another vital three points up for grabs. Cribbs have been in the Division for 2 seasons now with their first season being under current Taunton Town boss Richard Luffman and now Ryan Crouch has taken the reigns at The Lawns and will be keen to build on from the previous success.
One to watch for Cribbs would have to be Mal Nicholls who is currently on loan from Chippenham Town at the moment. The Welsh 21-year-old defender came through the ranks of the Swansea City academy before he departed for Newport County. He’s also turned out for the likes of Chippenham, Basingstoke and Larkhall. A promising defender, Nicholls will certainly be tough to get past on the evening and will be one to look out for in the future.
The hosts’ last matchup against Rovers was on a sunny, September afternoon at Silver Street with Willand running out 4-0 winners and most notably a goal of the season contender from River Allen with him soaring the ball from the halfway line and past the keeper securing all three for the All-Whites on the day.
Our final away game of the month, plenty to fight and play for. The magic of the Southern League strikes again, Time to step it up again on a cold Bristolian Tuesday night.
#WeAreRovers
Magic numbers 8/2/25
Willand rovers magic numbers for the 8,2,25 are 8,17,19,20 there’s no winners prize for the 15,2,25 is ÂŁ350
Match Preview Bashley Vs WRFC
Match Preview
Bashley FC v Willand Rovers
It’s time to head to Hampshire this weekend and more precisely the New Forest (which has been around for thousands of years) to take on Bashley in the Pitching In Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm KO at Bashley Road!
But first, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone connected with Bashley Football Club during this difficult time. Bash player Jordan Chiedozie is recovering from his injuries after a serious car crash.
On our social media pages, we have linked the GoFundMe website in which if you choose you can donate to help support Jordan through his recovery. Thank you for your support.
The last bit of action for Rovers was when Evesham United came to the Street for another highly anticipated fixture in the calendar. The first half saw the only goal of the game as from a free kick, Reegan Messenger hit it away to give the visitors on the afternoon the points on the board.
We progress through February and a rare trip down to the south coast is next on the calendar. Brother duo Dave and Steve Lewis run the club and are looking to put a hidden gem on the map in Bashley with the club progressing through the leagues.
Earlier on in the season, a single goal settled the result with Luke Holmes slotting past George Burton on the day to secure the Amber and Black army all three at the Stan Robinson.
Once again we are running the coach down to Bashley with a 10:30 departure from Silver Street, do contact our social media pages or Mike Hawkins to secure your place.
We go back into battle again at 3 pm, another 90 in the most competitive league on earth. As always, come on you Rovers and join us when the Stags come up against The Villagers.
#WeAreRovers
Match Report WRFC Vs Evesham
Willand vs Evesham
At first glance, Pokémon and football don’t seem particularly related. One is a turn-based strategy game about collecting and battling creatures, while the other is a fast-paced, physically demanding team sport. However, both require careful team-building, strategy, and a balance between attack and defense. Just as a Pokémon trainer builds a deck where every card serves a key role, a football manager must construct a squad with the right mix of flair, strength, and reliability.
Your striker is like your strongest Pokémon—the focal point of your attack, the one you rely on to do the damage early or evolve into something even stronger. But a lone attacker is rarely enough. Midfielders, like Supporter cards, dictate the flow of the game, ensuring you don’t fall behind when your main option is shut down. A well-balanced team needs a strong defense, just like a well-structured deck requires Trainer cards to provide long-term sustainability. No matter how solid your backline or how much possession you dominate, without a goal threat—without Energy to power your most effective plays—you’ll struggle to break through.
Manager David Steele made changes to his starting eleven, welcoming back striker Fin Rooke and the creative River Allen after suspension and for Willand Rovers, the challenge was clear: they needed to channel these attacking resources effectively against a well-organized Evesham United side, who arrived at Silver Street sitting in a playoff position and looking to extend their unbeaten start to 2025.
From the outset, Willand looked lively, pressing with intent and creating several half-chances. They controlled possession well, probing down both flanks and looking to exploit any gaps in the Evesham defense. However, despite their efforts, they struggled to truly test Harris in the visiting goal.
Evesham, on the other hand, played with patience and their moment arrived in the 30th minute. A poorly executed free-kick from Bennet cannoned off the defensive wall,and the Evesham fullback reacted first, lifting the ball into the penalty area, where Reegan rose highest to direct a looping header towards goal. Burton managed to get a touch, but it wasn’t enough—the ball struck the post and rolled over the line.
Half-Time: Willand 0-1 Evesham
As the teams returned for the second half—after a delayed restart—Willand struggled to recapture their earlier momentum. Evesham, emboldened by their lead, grew into the game, controlling the tempo and nearly doubling their advantage in the 48th minute. A quick break saw the ball worked into space just outside the box, and a well-struck effort flashed narrowly wide of the far post.
Willand’s frustration grew as they struggled to find a rhythm and the visitors continued to threaten, with their best chance coming in the 68th minute when Barlow, after a clever piece of play from the visitors, unleashed a fierce shot from the edge of the area. It took a brilliant fingertip save from Burton to push the effort over the crossbar, keeping Willand in the game.
As the clock ticked down, Willand finally found their second wind. With 20 minutes to play, they carved out their best openings. Wellington had a golden opportunity when the ball fell kindly to him in the box, but he snatched at the shot, dragging it wide. Minutes later, Camillo met a well-delivered free kick with a powerful header, only to see it drop agonizingly past the wrong side of the post.
Despite a late flurry of pressure, Willand couldn’t find a way through, and as the final whistle blew, Evesham celebrated a hard-fought victory.
In both Pokémon and football, structure and planning can only take you so far—at some point, you need that one decisive moment, that perfectly timed move, to turn strategy into success. Willand had all the right pieces in play, but without the Energy to deliver a finishing blow, their deck ran out of options before the final whistle.
Full Time – Willand 0 – Evesham 1
