Dylan Hill’s late strike was in vain as Yeovil Town enjoyed the new manager bounce to see off Boston United at Huish Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Pilgrims were the better side before the break, as Billy Rowley made his managerial bow for the hosts, but Yeovil quickly took control after half-time with two goals from Luke McCormick.
Hill struck five minutes from time – but the Pilgrims were unable to force a leveller at the end of a winless November.
United boss Graham Coughlan handed debuts to on-loan Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Killian Barrett and newest recruit Adam Crowther, on loan from Southend United.
The Pilgrims took the sting out of the home crowd, buoyed by the midweek appointment of Walton & Horsham manager Rowley, although Barrett did have to stick out a leg to deny James Plant in the 28th minute.
United came close on the stroke of half-time when Jed Ward flew across goal to keep out Frankie Maguire’s fierce effort.
United’s first half good work was undone within eight minutes of the restart when McCORMICK stabbed home from close-range after substitute Michee Efete had skipped clear of Matty Carson to deliver from the Town right.
Jordy Hiwula was soon thrown on as United changed shape – but Yeovil ultimately clinched the points with another McCORMICK strike 11 minutes from time.
HILL reduced the arrears with five minutes to play, after Greg Sloggett had kept the ball alive, but the Pilgrims were unable to muster a grandstand finale.
Yeovil (3-4-2-1): Jed Ward; Kyle Ferguson, Morgan Williams, Jake Wannell; Josh Sims (Michee Efete 46), Max Jolliffe, Brett McGavin (Finn Cousin-Dawson 71), James Plant (Harvey Greenslade 71); James Daly, Luke McCormick; Tahvon Campbell (Aaron Jarvis 64). Subs (not used): Junior Morias, Dan Ellison, Matt Gould (gk).
Boston (4-2-3-1): Killian Barrett; Connor Teale, Adam Crowther (Tommy Fogarty 73), Oisin Gallagher, Matty Carson (Jordy Hiwula 60); Jordan Richards, Greg Sloggett; Marcel Lavinier, Frankie Maguire, Dylan Hill; Lenell John-Lewis. Subs (not used): Ben Grist, Deji Sotona, Liam Waldock, Rhys Lovett (gk).
Referee: Harry Wager.
Attendance: 2,921 (129 visitors).
PIC: Phil Mingo / PPA.
