Club Overview
Full Name: Yeovil Town Football Club
Nickname: The Glovers
Founded: 1895
League: National League
Ground: Huish Park
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Colours: Green & White
Yeovil Town are one of the most famous clubs in non-league football history. The Glovers rose from regional football to reach the Championship in 2013, completing one of the greatest journeys English football has seen. Despite later relegations, Yeovil remain one of the National League’s biggest clubs, boasting a proud history, passionate support and one of the best stadiums outside the EFL.
Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Nickname | The Glovers |
| Ground | Huish Park |
| Capacity | 9,565 |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Postcode | BA22 8YF |
| League | National League |
| Club Colours | Green & White |
| Highest League Level | Championship |
The nickname “The Glovers” comes from Yeovil’s historic glove-making industry, which played a major role in the town’s growth during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Stadium Guide
Huish Park
Ground Information
- Capacity: 9,565
- Seating: 5,212
- Opened: 1990
- Surface: Natural Grass
- Address: Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8YF
- Home of Yeovil Town since 1990
Huish Park replaced the club’s famous former ground, Huish Athletic Ground, and remains one of the largest and most impressive stadiums in the National League. The ground combines modern seating with traditional terraces behind both goals.
Record Attendance
9,527 vs Leeds United
Championship, 2008.
Stadium Highlights
- Screwfix Stand
- Thatcher’s Gold Terrace
- Tamburino Stand
- Open away terrace
- Matchday Fan Zone
- Excellent sightlines throughout
Huish Park is renowned for creating a proper football atmosphere, particularly under the floodlights.
Club History
Yeovil Town were founded in 1895 and spent much of their early history in regional football before becoming one of the strongest clubs in the Southern League. Over several decades they established a reputation as giant-killers in the FA Cup, regularly defeating Football League opposition.
The club’s greatest modern success came under manager Gary Johnson. In 2003, Yeovil won the Football Conference title and secured promotion to the Football League for the first time in their history. Two years later they won the League Two title, continuing an extraordinary rise through the divisions.
The pinnacle arrived in 2013 when Yeovil defeated Brentford in the League One Play-Off Final at Wembley to secure promotion to the Championship. For a town of Yeovil’s size, reaching the second tier of English football was one of the most remarkable achievements in modern football history.
Following financial and on-field difficulties, Yeovil returned to non-league football in 2019. However, the club bounced back by winning the National League South title in 2023/24 and returning to the National League at the first attempt.
Honours
National Honours
- Football Conference Champions (2002/03)
- FA Trophy Winners (2001/02)
- National League South Champions (2023/24)
Football League Honours
- League Two Champions (2004/05)
- League One Play-Off Winners (2012/13)
Other Honours
- Southern League Champions (multiple times)
- Isthmian League Champions (1987/88, 1996/97)
Yeovil’s rise from non-league football to the Championship remains one of the greatest success stories in English football.
Club Records
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Ground Capacity | 9,565 |
| Highest League Level | Championship |
| Football League Seasons | 16 |
| FA Trophy Wins | 1 |
| National League Titles | 1 |
Famous Players
- Paddy Madden
- Sam Hoskins
- Gavin Williams
- Terry Skiverton
- Ed Upson
- Darren Way
Many players who starred during Yeovil’s Football League rise became club legends and remain fondly remembered by supporters.
Rivalries
Main Rivals
- Weymouth FC
- Bristol Rovers
- Exeter City
- Torquay United
- Hereford United (historic)
The rivalry with Weymouth is one of the fiercest in South West football and remains a major fixture whenever the clubs meet.
Matchday Guide
Getting There
By Train
- Yeovil Junction is the nearest mainline station.
- Shuttle buses and taxis operate to the stadium.
By Car
- Excellent access via the A303.
- Large stadium car park available.
Food & Drink
- Huish Park Fan Zone
- Matchday kiosks
- Club bars
- The Arrow pub nearby
The Fan Zone has become a popular meeting point for supporters before matches.
Nearby Attractions
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Montacute House
- Ham Hill Country Park
- Yeovil Country Park
What Makes Yeovil Town Special?
The Championship Dream
Very few clubs have climbed from non-league football to the Championship. Yeovil’s rise remains one of the most extraordinary stories in English football history.
FA Cup Giant-Killers
For decades, Yeovil became famous for upsetting Football League clubs and earning a reputation as one of the most feared non-league teams in cup competitions.
Huish Park
One of the biggest and best-equipped grounds in the National League, capable of hosting crowds that many League One clubs would envy.