Manager Paul Collicutt is set to welcome back three key men for Evesham United’s match against Wimborne Town tomorrow (3pm) according to the Evesham Journal. Captain Matt Sysum, defender Linden Dovey and striker Adam Mann are all expected to feature at the Jubilee Stadium as the Robins look to kickstart Read more…
On Saturday 20th August, United travel to Northern Premier League Division One South Market Drayton Town in the FA Cup Preliminary Round and a coach will leave the Jubilee Stadium at 10.45am. Supporters can reserve a seat by contacting Mike Peplow on 07889 011539.
Traditional slow starters Evesham threw away a two-goal lead against Didcot Town in the Evo-Stik Southern South & West Division on Tuesday night. United comfortably led two-nil at half-time and looked to be cruising to victory. However, the Railwaymen who were trounced 5-1 by Swindon Supermarine on the opening day, Read more…
Evesham play their opening home league game of the season tonight against Didcot Town. The visitors won the corresponding fixture 1-0 last season. The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
Evesham can count themselves a little unlucky to return home empty handed
from the Raymond McEnhill Stadium on the opening day of their Evo-Stik
Southern South & West campaign.
Salisbury substitute Tommy Wright came off the bench to bundle home the
winning goal four minutes from time to give the Whites the perfect start after their promotion from the Sydenhams Wessex League last season.
It was tough for a depleted Evesham side who battled couragously in the
heatwave conditions and deserved at least a point for their efforts. United could only name one recognised defender and so manager Paul Collicott drafted-in former Swindon Supermarine centre half Ross Adams who was one of five debutants in the Red and Whites starting line-up.
Salisbury who are managed by former Football League striker Steve Claridge,
began at a high tempo but caused few alarms for United`s makeshift defence. Indeed, it was Will Britt who recently joined the home side from Premiership Southampton, who was drawn into making the game`s first save courtesy of Paul Fay`s drive to the keeper`s near post.
Claridge`s side then enjoyed a brief spell of pressure with Elliot Wheeler
heading over and then Kevin Sawyer who was playing against one of his
former clubs, keeping out Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain who is on loan from Portsmouth. Just before the half hour, United manufactured their best opportunity of the first half when Fahy found himself one-on-one with Britt but screwed his shot just wide. Ashley Williams tested Britt before half-time which the keeper saw late but managed to gather low down to his left as the half drew a blank.
There was drama, however, within five minutes of the re-start when defender
George Colson received a second yellow card for impeding Lewis Binns leaving Salisbury to play the remainder of the game with ten men.
Unfortunately United failed to take advantage of having an extra man and
never seriously tested Britt again. The best chance fell to Sam Pearson but the United substitute unmarked six yards out contrived to head the ball over with only Britt in his sights. Sawyer again showed his class when he pushed aside Claudio Herbert`s drive
after the Salisbury winger had raced clear and looked certain to score. The home fans, though, didn`t have to wait long afterwards when Wright won the game with a close-range header from Oxlade-Chamberlain`s knock-down.
United forced a succession of late corners but failed to trouble Britt and it was the Salisbury bench and supporters who were celebrating at the final whistle.
UNITED:
Sawyer, Sheehan, Stanley (B.Williams 73), Turley, Adams, Wellon, Kennedy (Brown 66), A.Williams, Smith (Pearson 45), Fahy, Binns.
Subs not used: Prictor and Gilder
Evesham play their opening league game of the season tomorrow at newly-promoted Salisbury FC. Managed by Steve Claridge, the hosts are one of the favourites for promotion. The match kicks off at 3pm.
Evesham ended their heavy pre-season schedule with a hard fought 3-3 draw with Malvern Town. It was United`s ninth warm-up game ahead of Saturday`s league opener at promoted Salisbury City. Malvern arrived at the Jubilee Stadium after finishing third in the West Midlands League Premier Division last season and included in their ranks Read more…
We host West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division Malvern Town in our final friendly tonight at 7.45pm. Admission FREE to all.
Two goals by Luke Benbow denied Evesham victory in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Saturday. Lance Smith had earlier given United the lead just past the hour mark, only for the experienced Benbow to strike twice late-on to hand the Glassboys victory at the Jubilee Stadium. United were without a long list Read more…
We entertain Northern Premier League side Stourbridge tomorrow at the Jubilee Stadium in our next pre-season friendly. Kick off is 3pm. Admission – Adults £5, Concessions £3, Under 16s £1