Yeovil Town secured a hard-earned 2-0 victory against Hartlepool United on Saturday, with goals from Aaron Jarvis and a stoppage-time solo strike by Luke McCormick ensuring all three points for the Glovers.
Manager Billy Rowley expressed immense pride in his squad’s performance: “I’m really pleased for the lads—they left everything out there today.” He acknowledged the challenging conditions, noting, “It was always going to be a tough game with the pitch and weather, but the players handled it brilliantly.”
The Glovers set the tone early, taking the lead in the 14th minute. McCormick’s blistering run down the left wing culminated in a precise pass to Jarvis, who calmly slotted the ball home. Rowley praised Jarvis’s impact after returning to the starting lineup: “He was excellent today, leading the line perfectly. His ability to win aerial balls gave us a valuable attacking option.”
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Despite Hartlepool’s unbeaten streak coming into the match, Yeovil’s defense stood strong. Hartlepool pushed forward and dominated possession at times, forcing Yeovil into their own half, but Rowley highlighted the resilience and organization of his back line: “Jake Wannell, Morgan Williams, and Kyle Ferguson marshaled the defense expertly—they kept the lads in front well-structured and disciplined.”
Yeovil also created chances to extend their lead, with both McCormick and James Daly coming close to scoring. Off the bench, Alex Whittle’s solid defensive work, Max Joliffe’s tireless running, and Tahvon Campbell’s dynamic contributions earned praise from Rowley.
In the dying moments, McCormick delivered a moment of brilliance, weaving past defenders to find the bottom corner and seal a memorable victory. Rowley reflected on the result’s significance: “Wins are always sweeter on the road, especially after a tough run. The fans were incredible—honestly louder than the home supporters. It’s a long-overdue success for the players.”
Unfortunately, the celebrations were overshadowed by an on-pitch confrontation near the dugouts, which resulted in red cards for Morgan Williams and Hartlepool’s Jermaine Francis. Rowley expressed his frustration about losing Williams, who will now miss the next three games. Additionally, an incident involving a Hartlepool fan reportedly rushing onto the field and targeting Yeovil’s Finn Cousin-Dawson is under investigation.
Concluding the match report, Rowley summed up the team’s effort: “A really pleasing afternoon overall, the boys truly left it all out there.”