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Yate Town v Willand Rovers
It’s a night under the lights for a rescheduled fixture as Rovers travel up to South Gloucestershire to take on Yate Town in the Pitching In Southern Football League Division One South with a 7:45 pm KO at Lodge Road!
The original fixture was meant to take place in January but it was an icy morning at the host’s ground and the decision was made to postpone it to a later date. Now it’s slightly warmer (hopefully) we can get the fixture underway tomorrow night.
The Bluebells are in their second season at this level following their relegation from the Premier Division and have been battling their way throughout the campaign and with the fixture list shrinking, their return could be soon.
Manager Darren Mullings has brought the crowds up with an attractive style of play at Lodge Road and hopefully, the ground will be packed for another great fixture in the Division One South with both Bristol clubs on away fixtures of their own.
One to look out for the hosts would have to be Lloyd James who has had a fantastic career full of EFL football with stints at Southampton, Colchester, Crawley, Leyton Orient, Exeter City and Forest Green Rovers. A midfield maestro, James instils throughout the game a fear into the opposition’s minds as a solid part of the squad.
The reverse game between both sides was at Silver Street with a point a piece being shared as the goals were left late with the visitors taking the lead in the 82nd, all for in 4 minutes time Josh Baker levelling it up and the game finished 1-1.
In the middle of our 3 away games in 7 days, we salute all headed to Yate on a Tuesday night. For those who can’t make it, do follow our updates on X throughout the game as we will be covering the fixture!
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