Match Preview: Taunton Town v Wimborne Town (FA Trophy)

Taunton Town welcome Wimborne Town to Wordsworth Drive on Saturday in the first round of the FA Trophy.

The FA Trophy is the knockout competition for clubs in the non-league pyramid. It was first staged in 1969-70, and the final is played at Wembley, so every round brings the chance of a cup run.

The Peacocks return home after an impressive 4-0 victory over Bracknell Town on Tuesday night. They put on a brilliant display of football, with a clearly dominant second half.

Another changed line-up was needed because Jack Anthony, Niall Thompson and Javan Wright are all out injured. Tylor Love-Holmes made his first start for the club at right back, with Phil Mendonca ahead of him on the right. Phil was named Man of the Match for an excellent performance across both halves, and he did not disappoint.

Taunton will now look to build on two straight wins, each with four goals, and supporters can expect more exciting football.

Wimborne Town currently sit 10th in the league, with Taunton in 7th. They are also on a two-game winning run, so something has to give on Saturday as both sides look to extend theirs.

First Team Manager Gary Johnson said ahead of Saturday:

“I was very pleased with our performance and result on Tuesday night against Bracknell. It was an all-round performance, with every player giving the club their all.

“To score 4 goals in the previous two games is a great effort, and certainly the nil against is always respectable.

“It was another entertaining game for our supporters, and we hope our tough match against Wimborne at home on Saturday will give our supporters what we try and give them, and that’s value for money.

“Hope to see you there.

“Gaffer.”

The Opposition

Wimborne Town arrive at Wordsworth Drive in good form, sitting 10th in the Southern League Premier South and on a two-game winning run. Nicknamed The Magpies, they recently put six past Havant & Waterlooville in a 6-3 home win, with Angel Francisco Diaz Villa scoring four of the goals. They will be looking to carry that momentum into Saturday’s FA Trophy first round tie.

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.