Yeovil Town head into their National League meeting with Altrincham believing they have the quality to beat any side in the division when they perform at their best.
The Glovers welcome Altrincham to Huish Park this weekend after a run of strong results, including another high-scoring victory in midweek. Defender Joe Gubbins spoke to BBC Somerset’s Jack Killah ahead of the match about Yeovil’s form, the challenge posed by their opponents and the conditions expected on matchday.
Gubbins confident after unbeaten run
Gubbins said the latest win had brought further confidence to a squad that remains unbeaten during its recent run.
“Of course, a lot of confidence. Another game where we scored a lot of goals. I think the team performance was pretty good as well… overall it’s another win and it’s another game in our unbeaten run.”
He also described Yeovil as a top team capable of overcoming any National League opponent when the players reach their best level.
“We believe we’re a really good team and we believe we’re a top team and we believe we can beat anyone in this league when we’re at it.”
A positive result against Altrincham would help the Glovers maintain their upward momentum as they seek to cement their place in the play-off positions.
Altrincham arrive in strong form
The visitors represent a significant challenge. Altrincham have won five of their last six matches, with their only blemish in that sequence coming against Boreham Wood.
Gubbins acknowledged that every match in the division presents a difficult test and said Yeovil would need to be fully focused if they are to extend their own strong run.
“Every game in this league is the old cliché, ain’t it? They’re all a tough game and we’ll have to make sure we’re at it, but in the last few weeks, I think we’ve been very good and hopefully we can continue that on Saturday.”
High winds expected at Huish Park
Both teams may also have to adapt to testing weather, with high winds forecast and Storm Austen on the way. Gubbins made clear that windy conditions are not his preference, although he accepts they will affect both sides equally.
“Anything with wind, I hate it. Anything with wind, I hate it. It ruins everything. I’d rather it was pissing down with rain and was cold.”
He said Yeovil would have to manage the conditions alongside the match itself and try to maintain their tactical approach.
“You’ve got to play the conditions as well as the game and hopefully you can carry out your tactics as well… it’s the same for both teams, so it is what it is.”
Off the pitch, Gubbins said the mood in the Yeovil camp remained positive, with the players getting on well and having no complaints. He also praised newly confirmed club captain Brett McGavin, who joined in the summer, for his influence on and off the pitch, his treatment of players and staff, and his performances as captain.
“In every way—off the pitch, on the pitch, the way he performs, the way he treats the boys, the way he treats the staff… He’s a top lad, he’s a top captain, he’s very well deserved.”