Yeovil Town secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamworth at Huish Park this week, a result that extends their winning run to three matches. The win lifts the Glovers to fourth place in the early National League standings, having taken 11 points from their first five games.
A crowd of 3,945 saw Luke McCormick open the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute. Tamworth's Jake Hutchinson levelled the score before the interval, setting up a tense second half. Mason Obeng restored Yeovil's lead eight minutes after the restart, and Ryan Jones appeared to have sealed the points with a third goal in the 66th minute. Kieren Donnelly pulled one back for the visitors shortly after, and a late Haydn Hollis effort was ruled out after a lengthy delay. Luke McCormick then hit the post with a stoppage-time penalty. The match was reported by Somerset Live.
How did the match unfold at Huish Park?
The game began with Yeovil Town looking to continue their strong start. Luke McCormick's early strike gave the home side a platform. Tamworth, however, showed resilience and found an equaliser through Jake Hutchinson. The second half saw a quick response from Billy Rowley's team. Mason Obeng's goal just eight minutes in put Yeovil back in front, and the momentum seemed to swing decisively when Ryan Jones added a third. The visitors refused to lie down, with Kieren Donnelly scoring to make it 3-2 and set up a nervy finish. The late drama included a disallowed Tamworth goal and a missed penalty from McCormick.
What does this mean for the early league table?
This victory is significant for Yeovil Town's position. Moving up to fourth place represents an excellent return from the opening fixtures. The club has now collected 11 points from a possible 15. As of 01 September 2026, the wider context shows Yeovil sitting sixth in the National League with 8 points from 4 games, having a record of two wins and two draws. Their recent form reads WWDD. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 3, giving them a healthy +4 goal difference. You can track their progress on our standings page.
Who were the key figures in the match?
Manager Billy Rowley oversaw the victory and was pleased with the start. "We’ve made a really good start to the season and long may it continue," he said. On the pitch, goalscorers Luke McCormick, Mason Obeng, and Ryan Jones provided the crucial attacking thrust. For Tamworth, former Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Rhys Lovett was between the posts, facing a Yeovil side full of confidence. The team's current squad depth can be viewed on our squad page.
Where does Yeovil Town go from here?
The immediate focus will be on maintaining this positive momentum. The win over Tamworth demonstrates an ability to grind out results in tight games, a vital trait for any promotion contender. With the season still young, the team is well-placed, though they trail leaders Sutton United by four points. Building on a solid defensive record of just three goals conceded will be important. Fans can look ahead to the next challenge by checking the upcoming fixtures. The next match is a key opportunity to close the gap at the top.
