Spasov and Lennon score twice as Yeovil come from behind to beat ten-man Leatherhead

Thursday 22 October 2026 · By Martin Coverdale

Yeovil Town are in the FA Cup first round after recovering from an early setback to beat Leatherhead 5–2 in Tuesday night’s fourth qualifying round replay at Huish Park.

The Glovers fell behind after just two minutes, when Kofi Anokye-Boadi’s low shot beat Jos Barker, according to the club’s match report. Yeovil were level on 15 minutes, when Slavi Spasov headed in Joe Gubbins’ delivery.

The turnaround was complete ten minutes later. Ben Radcliffe’s through ball sent Ryan Jones clear, and his shot went in off the inside of the post.

Leatherhead’s task became harder just before half-time, when Charlie Kennett was sent off for a challenge on Jack Kingdon, the club report said. Yeovil made the extra player count in the fourth minute of added time, when Spasov reacted quickest to a rebound to make it 3–1.

Billy Rowley’s side made a double change at the break, bringing on Jordan Norville-Williams and Charlie Lennon, and the substitute soon made his mark. Lennon guided in Brett McGavin’s free-kick in the 58th minute. Leatherhead pulled one back in the 76th minute, but Lennon finished Liam Nardiello’s cross in the 85th to restore the three-goal margin.

The crowd was 2,094, including 198 away supporters. Yeovil made one change from Saturday’s 3–3 draw in Surrey, bringing in Gubbins, while Owen Dean was unavailable because he was cup-tied.

The reward is a first-round trip to Chesterfield, of League Two. Somerset Live noted that Yeovil are back in the first round after successive exits to lower-league opposition. First-round ties are due to be played between Friday 6 and Monday 9 November, with dates, kick-off times and any television picks still to be announced.

There was a sense of relief at Huish Park, but also plenty to work on. Yeovil conceded twice to opponents from a lower level, and have now let in five goals across the two games against Leatherhead.

The goals came from across the squad. Spasov and Lennon gave Rowley attacking options at a time when he is without Luke McCormick, the former captain who joined AFC Fylde on loan until 13 January, the BBC reported.

The focus now returns to the Enterprise National League, and a big game. Altrincham visit Huish Park on Saturday 24 October at 3pm BST. Yeovil are fourth on 25 points from 13 games, one point above sixth-placed Altrincham, according to the BBC table, which has not changed since 10 October.

Both sides arrive in form. Altrincham hit six in their own replay at FC United of Manchester on Tuesday, so Saturday looks like a meeting of two of the division’s in-form attacks. Yeovil have scored 32 league goals, the second-highest total in the division.

After that, the Glovers travel to Hornchurch on Tuesday 27 October at 7.45pm and to FC Halifax Town on Saturday 31 October at 12.30pm, both GMT after the clocks go back. With three games in eight days before Chesterfield, Rowley’s squad depth is about to be tested.

Huish Park

Colour plan of Huish Park (not a surveyed drawing). North is at the top. Goals sit in front of the two end terraces.

Huish Park has been home to Yeovil Town since August 1990, when the Glovers left the old sloped pitch at Huish for a purpose-built ground on the Houndstone side of town. The address is Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8YF. Capacity is 9,565, of which 5,212 are seats. Two covered, cantilevered stands run the length of the pitch; terraces sit behind each goal. For visiting supporters it is a compact, easy-to-read ground, though the away end is open to the weather.

Away fans are usually placed in the north terrace, still widely called the Copse Road or Radio Cabs end. It is smaller than the home terrace opposite and has no roof. A large electronic scoreboard sits behind it. Typical standing allocation is around 1,500. For bigger followings the club often opens blocks towards the north end of the Screwfix Community Stand (east side) as well, which gives you cover. If your club has only a small travelling party you may be seated entirely in that east stand and the terrace closed. Check your ticket before you travel.

The south end is the Thatchers Gold Stand, a covered home terrace with windshields. Opposite the Screwfix Stand is the Main Stand on the west side. That is where you will find the players’ tunnel, dugouts, executive boxes, ticket office and club shop. Snack bars operate in both side stands and at both terraces. Programmes are sold around the ground. Segregation is in force for league matches, so do not assume you can wander between ends.

By car, follow the brown stadium signs. At the Asda roundabout on Western Avenue / Lufton Way, visiting cars and coaches are sent along Lufton Way. On-site parking is commonly around £3; it fills on bigger days and can be slow to leave. The ground is about two miles from the town centre. Yeovil Junction is the mainline station; a taxi is the simplest last hop if you are not driving.

Dress for Somerset weather. The away terrace has no shelter, and the ground sits on the north-western edge of town with little to break the wind. Views from the terrace are unobstructed. A seat in the Screwfix Stand, if you have one, is the better option when rain sets in.

Food inside is standard matchday fare: pies, pasties, burgers and hot drinks. Alcohol arrangements vary. A hospitality marquee near the Main Stand and home terrace is often open to both sets of fans, but derbies can make it home-only. If you want a pint before kick-off, use a pub in town rather than relying on the ground.

The club shop and ticket office sit with the Main Stand. Buy tickets in advance where you can. Disabled supporters should contact the ticket office if an accessible seat is not already in the allocation. Leave extra time after full time if you parked on site. North terrace for standing away fans, east stand for covered away seats, west stand for the tunnel and shop, south terrace for the home support.