Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley reflects on pre‑season loss to Newport County

Yeovil Town were beaten 2‑1 by League Two side Newport County in a pre‑season friendly at Huish Park. Luke McCormick gave the Glovers an early lead inside four minutes, Shaquille Gwengwe equalised from a set‑piece, and Lee Jenkins scored the winner early in the second half.

Manager Billy Rowley described his initial assessment as “a little bit of frustration” but highlighted several positives, including the team's chance creation and the debut of new signing Ben Radcliffe. He said the squad would use the experience to improve ahead of their National League season opener, acknowledging that the pre‑season journey will involve “ups and downs.”