Huish Park played host to a fiercely contested National League clash between Yeovil Town and AFC Fylde, which ultimately saw the home side snatch a dramatic victory in the dying embers of the match. The first half was a cagey affair, punctuated by a series of cautions reflecting the intensity of the midfield battle. AFC Fylde’s Tyler Roberts was the first to enter the referee’s notebook in the 12th minute, followed by teammate Nick Haughton in the 24th. Tensions continued to rise, resulting in yellow cards for both Yeovil’s Otis Jan Mohammed Khan and Fylde’s Max Bardell in the 28th minute.
The second half continued much as the first, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Just after the hour mark, Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper looked to inject some impetus into his side, introducing Ryan McLean and Harvey Greenslade. Fylde’s Kevin Phillips responded with his own tactical adjustments, bringing on Jonathan Ustabasi and later Owen Evans. Despite these changes, the deadlock remained stubbornly unbroken. As the match wore on, frustration became evident, with Lincoln McFayden and Owen Evans both receiving yellow cards for Fylde. Further late substitutions saw Ashley Boatswain enter the fray for the visitors and Marcel Lavinier for Yeovil.
Just as the game appeared destined to end in a goalless stalemate, deep into stoppage time, substitute Harvey Greenslade, assisted by Ciaran McGuckin, delivered a moment of magic for Yeovil Town. His 96th-minute winner sparked jubilant scenes amongst the home supporters, leaving AFC Fylde to contemplate what might have been.
The victory elevates Yeovil Town to 13th in the National League table with 52 points, while AFC Fylde remain in 22nd place on 39 points. This result extends Yeovil’s winning streak against Fylde to two matches following their 4-3 victory earlier in the season.