Brett McGavin scored his first career hat-trick to lead Yeovil Town to a dominant 6-0 away victory over Wealdstone on Saturday. The win marks the Glovers' second consecutive National League triumph by that exact scoreline.
McGavin, the team's captain, found the net three times in the second half at Grosvenor Vale. His goals in the 68th, 70th, and 84th minutes capped a comprehensive performance. Johl Powell added a brace, while James Daly opened the scoring in the first half. The result follows a 6-0 home win against Boston United seven days earlier, pushing Yeovil's recent form to four wins and a draw from their last five matches. They now have 25 points from 13 games, placing them firmly in the promotion picture.
Match details
The match turned decisively in Yeovil's favour when Wealdstone's Dante Baptiste was shown a red card in the 25th minute. Yeovil led 1-0 at the break through Daly's 34th-minute strike and then capitalised on their numerical advantage after the interval. Powell doubled the lead in the 63rd minute before McGavin's quickfire double. Powell scored again in stoppage time, though he later saw a penalty saved by Wealdstone's substitute goalkeeper Endurance Johnson. Yeovil goalkeeper Jos Barker made an important early save to preserve a clean sheet, a feat the team has achieved twice in a week.
Captain's pride
McGavin, who took the match ball home, was quick to praise the collective effort. "I am taking the match ball home but what a performance from the team, I am so proud of everyone and what a result," he told reporters also emphasised the need for focus, warning the squad not to get carried away despite the emphatic scorelines. The team's immediate attention turns to the Emirates FA Cup, where they travel to face Leatherhead in the Fourth Round Qualifying next weekend.
Looking ahead
Manager Mark Cooper made several changes during the game, handing a debut to new signing Owen Dean in the second half. The team continues to cope without the unavailable Luke McCormick. With 32 goals scored this season, the highest in the division, Yeovil's attacking prowess will be key as they aim to close the ten-point gap to leaders Boreham Wood.
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Manager Billy Rowley has confirmed Zane Westbrooke is ruled out with a calf injury ahead of the FA Cup tie at Leatherhead, while forward Ryan Jones faces a late fitness test after a head knock. Rowley told reporters he has full faith in his squad's professional mindset, saying, "I think we've got a really level-headed group." The Glovers, who have scored 32 league goals this season, travel for the fourth qualifying round clash this weekend.
Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock criticised his side's discipline after the 6-0 defeat to Yeovil Town, confirming his team finished the match with nine men. Waddock told the club website that poor decision-making was to blame, stating, "It's poor decision-making at times by the players." He revealed goalkeeper Dion Baptiste was sent off after 30 minutes, with Aidan Francis-Clarke also dismissed late on. The Glovers, who are 4th in the National League with 25 points, capitalised on the numerical advantage.
