Report Hopes of a first victory of the season evaporated in the Essex heat as the Peacocks dipped to a disappointing defeat on Canvey Island. Despite an assured start from Town, they went off the boil as the hosts grew into the game to claim what proved to be the only goal of the contest…
Report A new era for the Peacocks began with a solid point on their National League debut. Town will look back though and think what might have been had they taken advantage of several decent opportunities during the first half. Fielding four new faces in the shape of goalkeeper Jack Bycroft, centre half Dan Ball…
Report Pre-season concluded for the Peacocks as they gained victory over their Devon visitors who will be making their debut in the Southern League this coming season. The game, rapidly arranged on Friday due to the late withdrawal of Bristol City U23’s, began openly with Jay Foulston volleying beyond the far post from Lloyd James’…
Report The Peacocks played well and fully deserved the victory against a strong Supermarine side in the latest pre season friendly. The home side had the first real chance after 34 minutes when a free kick from George Dowling went just over but it was Taunton who took the lead three minutes later when a…
Report The visitors ran out easy winners against a hard-working Frome side in this pre season friendly. The first half hour was pretty even but Taunton took the lead on 32 minutes when a free kick from Dan Ball was headed on by Dave Sims-Burgess to Joe Budd on the right and although Frome keeper…
Report The least impressive performance of the Peacocks’ pre-season schedule saw them go down to their North Devon visitors. A decent start boosted by an early goal started to fade as the game went on as Bideford upped their level to overturn the deficit. The side was again reshuffled in line with pre-season norms with…
Report Town continued their pre-season programme with a straightforward win over their visitors from Cornwall who were making their first ever appearance at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium. Two goals up at the break, the Peacocks added a third during an uneventful second half as they build momentum towards the National League season. The home…
Report The Somerset pre-season derby ended in a stalemate as the Peacocks again proved a tough nut to crack against higher level opposition. Four days earlier they had lost out to League One Exeter via a winner three minute from time and against their National League visitors they looked organised and assured. With a big…
Report The Peacocks conceded a late winner following a well-contested friendly in which the home side more than matched their League One visitors. Neither side were able to gain the upper hand during a goalless first half before the Grecians grabbed the lead with just under 15 minutes remaining and although Town quickly equalised, it…
