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| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/20 14:00 | 46 |
[21] 타운톤 타운
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헤멀 헴프스테드
[19] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/18 18:45 | 17 |
[21] 타운톤 타운
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웨스턴 수퍼 메어
[14] 
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L | 0-1 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/16 18:45 | 20 |
[21] 타운톤 타운
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토쿼이 유나이티드
[20] 
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L | 1-2 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/13 14:00 | 45 |
[7] 판버러
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타운톤 타운
[22]
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W | 0-1 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/11 18:45 | 12 |
[22] 타운톤 타운
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슬로우 타운
[12] 
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L | 0-4 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/09 18:45 | 29 |
[3] 브레인트리
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타운톤 타운
[22]
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D | 0-0 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/06 14:00 | 44 |
[6] 햄튼&리치몬드 보로 FC
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타운톤 타운
[22]
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D | 1-1 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/03 18:45 | 34 |
[22] 타운톤 타운
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메이드스톤
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L | 0-1 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 04/01 14:00 | 43 |
[21] 타운톤 타운
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바스
[8] 
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L | 0-2 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 03/29 15:00 | 42 |
[15] 웨스턴 수퍼 메어
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타운톤 타운
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L | 4-0 | |
| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 03/25 19:45 | 12 |
타운톤 타운
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슬로우 타운
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| 컨퍼런스 사우스 | 03/23 15:00 | 41 |
[20] 타운톤 타운
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쳄스포드 시티
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L | 2-3 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Draws | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Losses | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Goals for | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Goals against | 81 | 34 | 47 |
| Clean sheets | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 22 | 11 | 11 |
Wikipedia - Taunton Town F.C.
Taunton Town Football Club are an English football club based in Taunton, Somerset. They compete in the National League South and play their home matches at Wordsworth Drive, which they moved into during the 1953 season. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA.
After being formed in 1947, they were admitted into the Western League in 1954. They struggled over the next ten years, and it was not until the 1970s that the club started to prosper. Having won the Western League in 1968–69, the club then finished as runners-up in the same league in four successive seasons from 1973. They gained promotion to the Southern League in 1977 and purchased their ground from the local council. In the early 1980s they dropped back down into the Western League for financial reasons, but did not enjoy further success until 1989–90. The following twelve seasons saw the club win the title on four more occasions (1995–96, 1998–99, 1999–2000 and 2000–01) and finish as runners-up four times (1993–94, 1996–97, 1997–98 and 2001–02).
In 2001 the club won the FA Vase, which it had narrowly missed out on seven years earlier. Following their string of good results, Taunton rejoined the Southern League for the 2002–03 season. The club are currently members of the National League South for the 2023-24 season, following their promotion from the Southern League Premier Division South at the end of the 2021-22 season.
History
The first Taunton Association Football Club was formed on 11 September 1889 at the George Hotel.
In December 1947 a group of businessmen founded Taunton Football Club, and the club played its first match in Easter the following year. The club joined the Somerset Senior League, in which they played until 1953. During this year the club gained admission to the Western League for the first time. In the same year, the club also moved into their present ground on Wordsworth Drive, which they leased from Taunton Borough Council. During these early years of the club they battled financial problems and relied upon their Supporters Club.
In 1968–69, the club enjoyed success for the first time, winning the Western League under the management of Doug Hillard. Over the following years Taunton Town continued to prosper on the pitch, finishing as Western League runners-up in four consecutive seasons from 1973 until 1976. During this time the club bought their Wordsworth Drive ground from the local council and installed floodlights. In 1977 they were promoted into the Southern League (Southern Section). Two years later, following the opening of the M5 motorway, they moved into the Midlands Section of the league.
In 1981, the club became a limited company, and the club's board decided that competing in the Southern League was too much of a financial burden; resulting in a drop back into the Western League for the 1983–84 season. The club finished as league champions for the second time in 1989–90 and followed this win up with further success, winning the league again in 1995–96, 1998–99, 1999–2000 and 2000–01. They also finished as runners-up on four occasions; in 1993–94, 1996–97, 1997–98 and 2001–02. Following their runners-up position in 2001–02, and the improved financial position of the club compared to twenty years earlier, the club was successful in its application to re-enter the Southern League. The club have remained in this league ever since, and after the restructuring of the English football league system, the club were placed in the Southern Football League Division One South & West.
The club reached the final of the FA Vase in 1994, where they lost in extra time to Diss Town. A second FA Vase finals appearance in 2001 resulted in greater success, Taunton Town beating Berkhamsted Town 2–1. In 2016–17 they reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for only the second time in their history, where they faced Barrow and held them to a 2–2 draw but were beaten away in the replay 2–1.
In 2017–18, Taunton celebrated promotion from the Southern League South & West for the first time in their history, clinching the title after a home 3–2 win over Kidlington.
In 2018-19 Taunton narrowly missed out on promotion to the National League South after losing to Poole Town on penalties at the Viridor Stadium during their Southern League Premier playoff game.
On 20 November 2019, Taunton Town equaled the record for the longest penalty shoot out in English footballing history beating Truro City 12-11 after 34 penalties in the Southern League challenge cup. Goalkeeper Lloyd Irish scored one and missed another whilst also saving three penalties with Truro missing the target another 3 times before Jack Rice finally scored the winning penalty after 34 minutes of drama.
On 23 April 2022, Taunton won the final match of the 2021-22 season against third-placed Farnborough, securing their place as champions at the top of the league and promotion to the National League South for the first time in the club’s history.
On 17 January 2024, Taunton were issued a winding-up petition from His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As a result of the ongoing dispute, the club was placed under a transfer embargo by the National League on 2 February. On 6 March 2024, the club issued a statement confirming that they had been unable to fully pay players or staff, in addition to the inability to pay their commitments to HMRC.
The club was formed in 1908 as Taunton Athletic Club, and they adopted their current name in 1932. They joined the Western League in 1959, and they were promoted to the Southern League in 1977. Taunton Town have won the Southern League Division One South title on two occasions, in 1990–91 and 2008–09. They have also won the Southern League Cup twice, in 1992–93 and 2008–09.
Taunton Town's ground is Wordsworth Drive, which has a capacity of 3,583. The club's highest attendance was 5,071, which was set in a match against Yeovil Town on 26 December 2009.
Taunton Town have a long-standing partnership with Bristol City, and they have played a number of pre-season friendlies against the Robins. The two clubs also have a history of player movement, with several players having played for both Taunton Town and Bristol City.
Taunton Town are a well-supported club, and they have a strong following among the local community. The club is also known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and it is a popular destination for away fans.
**Honours**
* Southern League Division One South (2): 1990–91, 2008–09
* Southern League Cup (2): 1992–93, 2008–09
* Western League Division One (1): 1976–77
* Western League Cup (3): 1965–66, 1966–67, 1968–69
**Club records**
* Highest attendance: 5,071 vs Yeovil Town, 26 December 2009
* Highest goalscorer: Richard Fey, 144 goals
* Most appearances: John Bryant, 450 appearances
**Managerial history**
* John Bryant (1973–1986)
* Ian Redman (1986–1989)
* Graham Rix (1989–1992)
* Tommy Tynan (1992–1995)
* Paul Mullan (1995–1996)
* Ian Redman (1996–1997)
* Dave Garland (1997–1998)
* Eddie recha McLaughlin (1998–2000)
* Steve Rooks (2000–2001)
* Gary Smart (2001–2003)
* Micky Bell (2003–2004)
* Paul Jewel (2004–2005)
* Robbie Sergchuri (2005–2006)
* Steve Wigley (2006–2007)
* Ian Helguson (2007–2008)
* Roger Gibbins (2008–2010)
* Paul Tisdale (2010–2011)
* Mark Meaker (2011–2013)
* Rob Edwards (2013–2015)
* Lee SStam (2015–2016)
* Paul Edwards (2016–2017)
* Garry Hill (2017–2018)
* Craig Laird (2018–2019)
* Mark McGhee (2019–2020)
* Russell Slade (2020–present)