Rivals
Due to the lack of other large football clubs in Somerset, Yeovil have few strong rivals. Yeovil have their strongest traditional rivalry with Weymouth, dating back to their non-league days. However, two clubs have moved in opposite directions in league standings in recent years (being four divisions apart as of the 2011–12 season), and have not met in a competitive match since the 1990s. Thus, the rivalry has decreased over the past years. Hereford United are also seen as rivals due to both clubs being fairly well matched in their time in non-league. Both Bristol Rovers and Bristol City are considered rivals.
Of late they played Exeter City for the first time in the league. The game ended 1–1. AFC Bournemouth could also be seen as current rivals due to their relatively close geographical proximity compared to other League One clubs.
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Famous quotes containing the word rivals:
“What poet would not grieve to see
His brother write as well as he?
But rather than they should excel,
He’d wish his rivals all in Hell.”
—Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)