Yeovil & District League
Division 1
Monday 11th May 2026
Kick Off 18.30 Actual 18.32
Bruton United 1 A.F.C. Strode 4, attendance 38
33’ 0-1
37’ 1-1
59’ 1-2
65’ 1-3
74’ 1-4
@ Jubilee Park
Godminster Lane
Bruton
BA10 0NA
No Admission or Programme.
Bruton United’s Jubilee Park is just a pitch in a recreation ground, but it’s a pleasant setting, with the highlight being the Bruton Dovecote that’s behind the goal furthest from the changing rooms. Raised banking runs along one touchline, with the other side tree lined, separating the main pitch from what looked to be a cricket pitch, down on a lower level. As well as a car park next to the changing rooms, there’s also one behind the far goal, accessed off Dropping Lane.
The hosts came into this in eighth place, safe from relegation, but could still possibly finish a couple of places lower, depending on other results elsewhere. Strode were top, knowing a win here would see them crowned champions, but a defeat could see them overhauled by either Pitney or Wagtail Athletic Reserves, who were playing each other at Wagtail tonight, with this being the final game for all three. If the league table on FA Full Time is correct, fourth in the table Westland Sports Colts could also win it, if they win their last three games. Regardless of all the permutations, it was simple. A Strode win would seal it, no matter what went on elsewhere.
Considering the hosts had nothing to play for, they put up a real fight, which was good to see. They almost went in front after thirty two minutes, but the shot hit the post and a minute later a long clearance from the visitors ‘keeper got flicked on and was cut back inside for a right footed finish low into the bottom corner. Three minutes later Bruton drew level, when a poor attempted clearance from the Strode ‘keeper was intercepted and finished from a tight angle. Bruton missed an absolute sitter right on halftime, somehow failing to convert a ball across the six yard box from no more than two yards out. Just before the hour mark Strode went back in front, tapping in from close range after a cross from the right wasn’t dealt with by the home ‘keeper. The killer goal came six minutes later, when a header made it 1-3 and the home side’s resistance was broken. There was only going to be one winner from here and Strode added a fourth goal nine minutes later, shooting low into the bottom corner to make it 1-4 and the title was wrapped up.
An unusually traffic free M25 and M3/A303 in both directions rounded off an excellent evening.
