Tomorrow's League One encounter between Yeovil Town and Exeter City will be an emotional occasion for both clubs as it marks the first league meeting between the two sides since the death of Adam Stansfield.
When the two sides met for the corresponding fixture last season, the Glovers came out on winning 2-1 with goals from Stefan Stam and Ryan Mason. The scorer for the Grecians that afternoon was Adam Stansfield and sportingly he refused to celebrate his goal. Sadly, it would prove to be his last ever appearance at Huish Park.
Adam was given his first taste of professional football by Yeovil in 2001 when Gary Johnson signed him from Western League side Elmore. During a three year stay at Huish Park, Adam helped the Glovers to win the FA Trophy in 2002 and, a year later, played a major role securing Yeovil's promotion to the Football League in 2003.
Ubfortunately for Adam, a leg break in a pre-season friendly meant he was unable to play a major role in the Glovers' debut season as a league club and he was released at the end of the 2003-04 campaign.
In 2006, Adam joined Exeter City where he was an influential member of the Grecians that achieved back to back promotions under Paul Tisdale before consolidating their League One status last season.
Both sides will be wearing commemorative shirts tomorrow and Adam's brother Paul will be attempting to run to the game along with fan Nick Bryant to mark the final on-field commemoration for Adam.
