Yeovil Town faces Boreham Wood with 28 points and a depleted squad

Yeovil Town prepares to host league leaders Boreham Wood at Huish Park on Saturday, November 14, with the squad dealing with fatigue and a growing list of injuries.

The Glovers enter the match sitting fifth in the National League table with 28 points. They have won two of their last three league games. Their most recent fixture ended in a 4-3 loss to Chesterfield in the FA Cup. That defeat required a replay, which Yeovil lost, adding to a demanding schedule over recent weeks.

Manager Billy Rowley said the team has felt the strain of quick turnarounds. "The lads have been feeling it in recent weeks," Rowley said. "We've had a few really quick turnarounds. I draw it back to the FA Cup game we kind of slipped up on and had to have a replay on Tuesday night which obviously wasn't planned for."

Despite the setback, Rowley pointed to the three goals scored at Chesterfield as a positive sign. The team also traveled to Wells City for the Somerset Cup on Wednesday, winning 2-1. That match allowed younger players to build fitness without adding to the injury count.

Goalkeeper Jos Barker is expected to miss several weeks after an injury sustained against Chesterfield. Rowley said scan results are pending, but the initial assessment suggests a three to four week absence. The club is close to bringing in a loan goalkeeper to cover for Barker.

Boreham Wood arrives at Huish Park with 44 points and an unbeaten record in the league. They recently lost 3-0 to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup. The visitors hold the head-to-head advantage, having completed a league double over Yeovil last season, including a 3-0 win at this stadium.

Rowley described Boreham Wood as the standout team of the season, noting their strong coaching and quality players. He said the Glovers have no illusions about the difficulty of the match. "But equally, like I said, we're at home in front of our supporters, and they like seeing us score goals and run forward," Rowley said.