It was defeat for Aarran Racine in his first home game in charge on Saturday, with Taunton Town leaving Woodside with all three points.

Ollie Pearce had the opportunity from 12 yards to cancel out Seb Bolton’s early goal, but the Rebels’ top scorer saw his penalty saved by Taunton keeper Dan Lavercombe.

Taunton doubled their lead midway through the second half from a long throw-in, before Nat Jarvis headed home a third on 77 minutes.

The Rebels huffed and puffed throughout the afternoon and eventually got their goal when the clock struck 90, but Jack Wadham’s second goal in as many games proved just to be a consolation with the Peacocks holding on for a 3-1 win.

Worthing remain third in the National League South but the gap to second placed Chelmsford City was extended to five points on Saturday after the Essex side defeated Truro City on their travels. Looking over their shoulders, Hampton and Richmond are now placed fourth and are two points behind the Rebels with a game in hand.

The Opposition

The Yellows are sat in midtable in 12th and are outsiders for the playoffs, with the side currently seven points off away from 7th place.

They have picked up back-to-back wins against Bath City and Welling United ahead of their trip to the South Coast to take on the Rebels.

Form
9/3 – Bath City (A) – Won 0-2
5/3 – Welling United (H) – Won 1-0
2/3 – Yeovil Town (H) – Lost 1-3
27/2 – Chelmsford City (H) – Drew 1-1
24/2 – Hampton & Richmond Borough (A) – Drew 1-1
20/2 – Torquay United (H) – Drew 0-0

Meet the Opposition

Previous Meetings

The sides have only faced each other on three occasions, with Worthing winning two and drawing one. The most recent meeting was back in November when the Rebels won 3-0 with goals from Ollie Pearce, Ricky Aguiar and Joan Luque.

We’ve Got Previous

Team News

Reuben Livesey-Austin and Michael Klass both return from suspension this evening and are available for selection in Aarran Racine’s squad.

Supporter Information

Please note that gates open at a later time of 5.45pm for tonight’s fixture.

Admission Prices

Adults – £16
Concessions – £12
Ages 12-16 – £6
Ages 6-12 – £3
Under 6 – Free

Tickets can be purchased online:

HOME FANS – https://tktp.as/EKULBK

AWAY FANS – https://tktp.as/EYRUHM

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets on the day at the gate via cash or card.

Group Prices

1 Adults + 1 Child (6-12) – £17
1 Adults + 2 Child (6-12) – £18
2 Adults + 2 Child (under 16) – £36

As noted above, we strongly advise supporters to purchase tickets online, in advance.