Taunton Town’s first home match of the 2026/27 season gets underway on Tuesday night, with the Peacocks looking to bounce back from Saturday’s disappointing opener at Hanworth Villa.
Bouncing Back
With injuries hampering the squad ahead of kick-off at Rectory Meadow, Taunton were ultimately made to pay as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat in a largely one-sided contest. However, there were still glimpses of promise for Johnson’s side to build on as they prepare for their first outing in front of the home faithful.
Johnson has hinted at further reinforcements to the squad, but with the seven-day approach rule in place, no new arrivals will be eligible to feature on Tuesday night. That gives the players involved at Hanworth Villa another opportunity to impress, put Saturday’s disappointment behind them and help the Peacocks get their season up and running at Wordsworth Drive.
New signing Jay Murray was named Man of the Match on his Taunton debut, and all eyes will be on the midfielder as he makes his first appearance at Wordsworth Drive. Another bright performance from Murray could prove pivotal as Taunton look to put their first points on the board and send the home faithful away with smiles on their faces.
The Opposition
Malvern Town arrive at Wordsworth Drive riding an all-time club high after securing a historic promotion to Step 3 of the National League System via the play-offs in May.
Nicknamed The Hillsiders, they began their debut Southern League Premier Division South campaign on Saturday with plenty of resilience, fighting back to earn a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Hanwell Town on home soil.
Match Tickets
- Adult: £14 (17+ years)
- Concessions: £11 (state pensioners & students)
- Juniors: £1 (6-16 years)
- Under 6’s: Free (with a paying adult)
Match Coverage
We will provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews and reaction after the final whistle.
Make sure to tune into Peacocks Radio to keep up with all the action from Wordsworth Drive.