HISTORY
Taunton Town Football Club was founded in December 1947 by a group of local businessmen. Their first friendly match took place during Easter 1948, and in the early years they played at several grounds around Taunton. The late 1950s and early 1960s were financially difficult, with the club relying heavily on a committed Supporters Club to stay afloat. A turning point came in the 1968–69 season, when manager Doug Hillard guided Taunton Town to their first Western League championship, marking the beginning of a more competitive era

LAST SEASON
It was a 2-1 defeat at Taunton for the Crusaders in late 2024. Hungerford's goal was scored by Anthony Dwyer remember him!

FORM
Only one win in the last five for Taunton but that was against Gloucester. weather has had a major impact on their 2026 fixtures.

DANGER MAN
Ex Hungerford keeper James Walker is at the Peacocks but its Alfie Moulden who Hungerford will be keeping an eye on. The midfielder has an eye for goal.

NEWS FOR HUNGERFORD
Sadly Carter's loan spell has ended but with players like Brandao and Macron impressing last week its an exciting match up.

DID YOU KNOW
Taunton is home to Somerset County Cricket Club, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the country. Talking of Cricket, one of the best spin bowlers of all time Jack Leach was born in Taunton. He was also the glue to Ben Stroke's heroic Ashes innings in 2019