Explicit texts from former Taunton football club CEO revealed during rape trial

During a rape trial, it was heard former Taunton Town Football Club CEO Karl Lindsay said, "I could help put her deeper asleep and abused proper".
YEOVIL EXPRESS● 2 hours ago

Taunton Town to name stand after club legend who played 1,000 games

Taunton Town FC will rename a stand the Tony Payne Stand on November 21, honouring club legend Tony Payne’s long career as player and manager at...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● 2 hours ago

Ex-Taunton Town chief spoke openly about desire to abuse drugged woman

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SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● 3 hours ago

Man, 73, dies after police pursuit crash in Taunton town centre

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that a 73-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on East Reach in Taunton
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Nov 9

Key Taunton town centre road closed amid reports of late night incident

East Reach Closed in Taunton is closed this morning amid reports of a late-night incident. Drivers are advised to plan ahead if driving this way.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Nov 7

Poole Town break transfer record to sign striker Ben Seymour

Poole Town have recently announced the signing of striker Ben Seymour from Taunton Town for an undisclosed record transfer fee.
BOURNEMOUTHECHO.CO.UK● Nov 6

Karl Lindsay case update as husband who raped wife 'expects to die in prison'

A man who admitted to raping his wife in a case the former CEO of Taunton Town FC Karl Lindsay was named a co-defendant for expects to die in prison
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Nov 5

Husband invited strangers to abuse unconscious wife in their bed, jury told

The former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club is among those involved in the case
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● Nov 4

Taunton Town sell Ben Seymour to Poole Town for club-record fee

Taunton Town striker Ben Seymour joins Poole Town for a club-record fee after scoring 14 goals, as both Southern League Premier South clubs confirm...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Nov 4

Club Statement┃Ben Seymour Joins Poole Town

Taunton Town FC can confirm that Ben Seymour has joined Poole Town for a club-record transfer fee. Ben leaves with our sincere thanks for his...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Nov 3

Match Highlights | Hawks 1-0 Taunton Town

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Nov 3

Havant & Waterlooville edge out Taunton Town in 1-0 Southern League defeat

Taunton Town suffered a 1-0 defeat at Havant & Waterlooville in the Southern League Premier South on October 31, despite second-half chances.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Nov 3

Vote For Your October Goal and Player Of The Month!

The format will be simple: the entire squad will be available to vote for throughout the 2026/27 season. Simply click the Google Forms link below...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Nov 3

Looking Back: When Taunton Town made club history in the FA Cup

Ten years on, revisit Taunton Town's historic 2-2 FA Cup draw with Barrow AFC in front of more than 2,300 fans.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Nov 2

Match Report | Havant & Waterlooville 1-0 Taunton Town

By Rich Smith Havant & Waterlooville 1-0 Taunton Town Taunton’s second visit to Westleigh Park ended in defeat on Saturday afternoon in The...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Nov 1

Interview | Pat Suraci & Joe Lea post Taunton Town (H)

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 31

HAVANT & W’LOOVILLE 1 TAUNTON TOWN 0

By Josh Verroken ■ MITCHELL Aston’s first-half strike propelled Pat Suraci and Joe Lea’s Hawks to FA Trophy revenge on Taunton Town. A fast start...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Oct 31

Hawks Radio | Taunton Town (H)

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 31

Match Preview | Taunton Town (H)

The Hawks return to Westleigh Park this weekend in the Southern Premier League South looking for an immediate response to the disappointing result...
HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 31

Match Preview │ Havant and Waterlooville v Taunton Town

Match Preview: Havant & Waterlooville v Taunton Town Taunton Town make the long trip to Hampshire this Saturday to face Havant & Waterlooville in...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 30

Former Taunton Town CEO admits offences linked to rape

A former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club has admitted to offences linked to the rape of a woman who was drugged by her husband.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 30

Ex-Taunton Town chief admits offences linked to rape

He was due to stand trial next week
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● Oct 30

Taunton Town march on with 4-0 win as Jay Murray hits hat-trick

Francis Hillier Cup, second round: Bishop’s Lydeard 0-4 Taunton Town
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 30

Wimborne Town dump Taunton Town out of FA Trophy with 4-1 win

Taunton Town were knocked out of the FA Trophy after a 4-1 defeat by Wimborne Town at Wordsworth Drive on October 24, with Joe Smith scoring twice...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 28

Thank You Michael Ani

Havant and Waterlooville Football Club can confirm that Michael Ani has returned to Parent Club Portsmouth following the conclusion of his loan...
HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 26

Wimborne march on in FA Trophy with convincing win at Taunton Town

WIMBORNE Town won at Wordsworth Drive for the first time in their Southern League era with a convincing 4-1 display against Taunton Town in the FA...
BOURNEMOUTHECHO.CO.UK● Oct 25

Match Report | Taunton Town 1-4 Wimborne Town

Match Report Taunton Town 1-4 Wimborne Town On a very wet, stormy day, The Peacocks bowed out of The FA TROPHY to fellow Southern League Premier...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 25

Injury Update | Harvey Laidlaw

Havant and Waterlooville Football Club can provide an update on Harvey Laidlaw following the injury he suffered in our Southern League Premier...
HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 24

Match Preview │ Taunton Town v Wimborne Town

Match Preview: Taunton Town v Wimborne Town (FA Trophy) Taunton Town welcome Wimborne Town to Wordsworth Drive on Saturday in the first round of...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 23

Ten Taunton organisations awarded £5,000 a year for youth projects

Ten organisations will receive £5,000 a year through Taunton Town Council grants to support youth projects over three years.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 23

Match Report | Taunton Town 4-0 Bracknell Town

Match Report by Rich Smith Taunton Town 4-0 Bracknell Town Taunton returned to winning ways at Wordsworth Drive and made it two wins in row, in a...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 21

Taunton Town face in-form Wimborne Town in FA Trophy first round Proper

Taunton Town take a break from league action on Saturday (October 24) with the hope of progressing in the FA Trophy.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 21

Taunton Town hit eight goals in two games with 4-0 win over Bracknell

Taunton Town beat Bracknell Town 4-0 in the Southern League Premier South on October 20, with goals from Nick Grimes, Ben Seymour, Max Davies and...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 21

Taunton Town hit four at Evesham as Davies nets first goal for club

Taunton Town beat Evesham United 4-1 in the Southern League Premier South as Jay Murray, Ben Seymour, Alfie Moulden and Max Davies scored to seal...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 20

Match Preview │ Taunton Town v Bracknell Town

Match Preview: Taunton Town v Bracknell Town After an excellent win on Saturday afternoon, the Peacocks face another quick turnaround as they...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 19

Evesham suffer fourth straight defeat as Taunton claim 4-1 win

Evesham United lost 4-1 to Taunton Town in the Southern League Premier Division South, extending their run to four consecutive league defeats.
EVESHAMJOURNAL.CO.UK● Oct 19

Match Report | Evesham United 1-4 Taunton Town

Report by Rich Smith Taunton got back to winning ways with a very impressive away performance at Evesham United on Saturday afternoon. Four...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 18

WRAP OF THE WEEK

TOWN MADE TO TURN BACK TAUNTON Town were forced to postpone their Southern Premier South league visit to Gloucester City on Tuesday night – after...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Oct 17

Match Preview │ Evesham United v Taunton Town

Taunton Head to Evesham After Postponement Taunton Town’s midweek trip to Gloucester City was sadly called off on Tuesday, with severe traffic...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 16

New Signing ✍️ ┃ Javan Wright

Javan Wright Joins from Bideford We would like to extend a very belated welcome to Javan Wright, who joined the club from Bideford. Javan joined...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 16

Taunton Town sign versatile Truro City defender Tylor Love-Holmes on loan

Taunton Town sign Truro City defender Tylor Love-Holmes on a three-month loan, as their Gloucester City match is postponed after a serious M5...
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 14

Gloucester City v Taunton Town match postponed due to road closures

Southern League Premier Division South match called off
GLOUCESTERSHIRELIVE.CO.UK● Oct 13

Taunton Town fall to Hanwell despite late Ben Seymour goal in 2-1 defeat

Southern League Premier South – Hanwell Town 2-1 Taunton Town
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 13

New Signing┃Taunton Announce Loan Player Tylor Love-Holmes

Tylor Love-Holmes Joins on Loan from Truro City This afternoon Taunton Town announced the signing of loan player Tylor Love-Holmes. Tylor currently...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 13

Match Preview │ Gloucester City v Taunton Town

After a disappointing performance in last Saturday’s home defeat to Hanwell Town, the Peacocks’ attention quickly turns to tomorrow evening’s trip...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 12

Gabe Billington Return

Gabe Billington made his long-awaited return to the pitch in the second half of yesterday afternoon’s home fixture against Hanwell Town, bringing...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 11

Match Report | Taunton Town 1-2 Hanwell Town

Taunton Town suffered a second consecutive home defeat yesterday afternoon, going down to Hanwell Town after a run of ten unbeaten months at home....
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 11

TAUNTON TOWN 1 HANWELL TOWN 2

By Jon Huws ■TAUNTON slipped to a fourth defeat in six at home to Hanwell, who moved onto double figures, as they climbed out of the relegation...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Oct 10

Match Preview | Taunton Town vs Hanwell Town

After a weekend off, the Peacocks return to action this Saturday with a home fixture against Hanwell Town at Wordsworth Drive. Last week’s midweek...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 9

Critical meeting takes place to discuss Taunton Brewhouse future

Crucial meeting has taken place between Taunton Town Council, Somerset Council and The Brewhouse as efforts continue to secure the theatre's future
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 9

Chippenham Town sign Taunton midfielder Dylan Jones

Taunton Town midfielder Dylan Jones has been signed by fellow Southern League Premier South side Chippenham Town.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 9

Update on sex offence case involving ex-Taunton Town chief

Karl Lindsay denies conspiring to rape a woman alongside 12 other men
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● Oct 7

Date set for former Taunton football CEO to stand trial as co-defendant in rape case

The former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club will be standing trial soon as a co-defendant of a man who admitted to drugging and raping...
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 7

Emergency work to keep key Taunton road closed for rest of today

Taunton town centre road is closed for 'urgent work' as drivers are warned of potential delays
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 7

Taunton town centre road to be shut for 'urgent work' tomorrow

A Taunton town centre road is set to be closed for 'urgent work' tomorrow, Wednesday October 7, as drivers are warning of potential delays.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 6

Preview - Taunton Town welcome the Toon to Wordsworth Drive

Taunton Town return to action on Saturday as they welcome Hanwell Town to Wordsworth Drive.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 6

Big update on future of Taunton green space amid possible ownership change

Taunton Town Council is looking into potentially taking over ownership of Stoney Furlong Park and its play area
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 6

Vote For Your September Goal and Player Of The Month!

The format will be simple: the entire squad will be available to vote for throughout the 2026/27 season. Simply click the Google Forms link below...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 4

Boy, 16, dies after serious emergency incident in Taunton town centre

A person has died after an incident on a key route in Taunton, police have confirmed
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 2

Septemeber Fixtures

September fixtures are here!  Which game are you most looking forward to? #UpthePeahens 
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 2

Taunton fight back from 2-0 down to draw local derby at Frome Town

Taunton Town fought back to draw 2-2 at Frome Town, with Jay Murray scoring his fifth goal of the season as the Peacocks shared the derby spoils.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Oct 2

Air ambulance lands as Taunton town centre road closed both ways - LIVE

East Reach in Taunton has been closed in both directions by police following an incident overnight.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Oct 2

Access All Areas | Taunton Town (H) – FA Trophy 3QR

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Oct 1

Police issue update after major emergency services presence in Taunton

A statement has been shared after there was a large emergency services presence in Taunton town centre
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 30

Jay Murray's historic hattrick seals FA Trophy win for Taunton Town

FA Trophy: Havant & Waterlooville 2-3 Taunton Town
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Sep 29

Interview | Dylan Rees post Taunton Town (H) – FA Trophy 3QR

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Sep 27

Interview | Will Wood post Taunton Town (H)- FA Trophy 3QR

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Sep 27

Interview | Shaun Gale post Taunton Town (H) – FA Trophy 3QR

HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Sep 27

HAVANT & W’LOOVILLE 2 TAUNTON TOWN 3

By Josh Verroken ■JAY MURRAY’s hat-trick propelled Gary Johnson’s side into the FA Trophy’s first round proper as managerless Hawks were beaten...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 26

Much-loved Taunton town centre pub put up for sale after closing

The Racehorse Inn has been put up for sale after closing
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 24

Bath City show toughness to end Taunton Town's long unbeaten home run

It was City’s first away win since the opening game of the season as the Romans ended Taunton Town’s 16-game unbeaten home record.
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● Sep 23

Whites progress into next round of FA Cup after breezing past Taunton Town

The Peacocks put themselves in front in the 22nd minute after a sea of Salisbury bodies tried to prevent shots from flying in the net, but Koita...
SALISBURY JOURNAL● Sep 21

Key Taunton route to shut for nearly three weeks from TODAY

Key route through Taunton town centre is set to be closed off after "a number of faults" were discovered following an investigation
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 21

Tickets | Taunton Town (H)

Tickets are now on sale for the visit of Taunton Town to Westleigh Park in our FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round clash on Saturday 26th September...
HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Sep 20

90 officers deployed as rival protests return to Taunton town centre

Taunton protests on Saturday 19 saw 90 officers deployed in the town centre, as Avon and Somerset Police issue an update.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 20

Taunton Town Council announces free parking dates to boost festive shopping

Taunton Town Council has announced free parking on December 12 and 19 to support festive shopping and local businesses.
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 20

BRIAN BRINGS UP HIS 200 IN STYLE

SALISBURY 4 TAUNTON TOWN 1 By Mark Andrews BRIAN DUTTON’S 200th game in charge was a happy one as Salisbury recovered from falling behind to brush...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 19

'Significant' police operation planned ahead of Taunton town centre march

A significant police presence will be in place in Taunton this weekend as officers prepare for a planned protest and march in the town centre
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 18

Key Taunton route set to be closed for 19 days after 'number of faults' found

Key route through Taunton town centre is set to be closed off after "a number of faults" were discovered following an investigation
YEOVIL EXPRESS● Sep 18

FA Cup Match Preview | Salisbury vs Taunton Town

Taunton Town head to Raymond McEnhill Stadium this Saturday to face Salisbury FC. Up for the Cup After Last weeks away loss, the team look to...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 18

A Night to Remember: Barnaby Webber Cup Comes to Wordsworth Drive

Taunton Town Football Club is delighted to welcome Taunton School and King’s College to Wordsworth Drive on Wednesday, 23 September, for a very...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 17

Taunton Town manager reacts to Gosport Borough defeat

Taunton Town manager Gary Johnson said his side did not show “enough quality” in their 3-1 defeat to Gosport Borough.
THISISTHEWESTCOUNTRY.CO.UK● Sep 15

Man admits drugging and raping wife for more than 20 years

A former Taunton Town chief executive and 11 others have denied various allegations involving the same woman.
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK● Sep 15

FA Trophy 3QR Draw | Taunton Town (H)

The Hawks will host fellow Southern League Premier Division South side Taunton Town at Westleigh Park in the Third Qualifying Round of the 26/27 FA...
HAVANTANDWATERLOOVILLEFC.CO.UK● Sep 14

Match Preview | Gosport Borough vs Taunton Town

Taunton Town head to Gosport Borough’s AEI Stadium on Saturday for their first trip to the South Coast this season, full of confidence and looking...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 9

Taunton Town Reserves Vs Racehorse Rovers

This Saturday, the Reserves take on Racehorse Rovers in a 2pm kick-off at Wordsworth Drive! 🏟️ Ground open: 12:30pm⚽ Kick-off: 2pm🎟️ FREE ENTRY🍺...
TAUNTON TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 9
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