Last Sunday saw Yeovil Town Ladies begin their Women's Super League One Spring Series campaign against Liverpool Ladies, we will now look at four things that we learned from their encounter at Huish Park.
1. Form is temporary whereas class is permanent
Sarah Wiltshire announced her return to the Lady Glovers' fold following the birth of her daughter, Alexa-Rose, in spectacular style by scoring Yeovil Town Ladies' first ever goal in the top-flight of the women's game after coming on as second half substitute. Wiltshire had been on maternity leave from the Lady Glovers since she announced her pregnancy midway through last season following a 4-1 victory over Durham Women. She had returned to action with Cambridge United Ladies only three weeks after giving birth and joined up with the Glovers earlier than originally intended.
There could yet be more goals to come from Wiltshire over the course of the Spring Series.
2. Could Jessie Jones be a star in the making?
Like Wiltshire, Jessie Jones also appeared from the substitute's bench and also produced an impressive cameo. An England Under 17 international, Jones has looked at home in her new surroundings thus far and she is definitely one to watch for the remainder of the Spring Series.
3. Mistakes do happen.
Anyone who was at Huish Park on Sunday afternoon could be forgiven for seeing double, but in fact they weren't. As Liverpool forgot to pack their kit, instead of being a case of the green and white of Yeovil against the red of Liverpool, it became the green and white of Yeovil against the yellow and green of Yeovil as the visitors borrowed the hosts away kit.
However, it didn't unduly affect their performance as they came away as 4-1 winners.
4. Huish Park was packed
A club record 1,897 spectators poured into Huish Park to witness Jamie Sherwood's side make history against Liverpool. Unfortunately their season opener will be the only Spring Series matches taking place at Huish Park, with the Lady Glovers' remaining home fixtures being held at the respective homes of Taunton Town and Bridgwater Town as the club look to engage with their fan base. Regardless of their venue, it wouldn't be a surprise to see their attendance beaten again in the future.
