Written by Sam Russell
The Acorns are back on the road this Tuesday, 6th October, as Hartpury travel to face Tiverton Town at the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium in the Southern League Division One South.
With the season continuing to take shape, Hartpury will be looking to build on their recent performances and return from Devon with another positive result.
Hartpury will be looking to carry their winning momentum into Tuesday night’s trip to Tiverton after securing a dramatic 2–1 victory over Barnstaple Town on Saturday afternoon.
The Acorns claimed all three points thanks to a 90th-minute winner from Billy Osborn, completing a late victory in front of the home crowd.
With confidence high following Saturday’s result, Hartpury will be aiming to continue their winning form and make it back-to-back victories when they travel to the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium.
Ahead of the Acorns’ trip to Tiverton, here is everything you need to know about the hosts.
THE OPPOSITION – TIVERTON TOWN
STADIUM – The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium
NICKNAME – Tivvy
FOUNDED – 1913
MANAGER – Asa Hall
LEAGUE POSITION – 19th
FORM GUIDE – L-L-L-D-D
WHAT HAPPENED LAST SEASON?
Tiverton Town return to the Southern League Division One South this season following relegation from the Southern League Premier South.
The Devon side finished 22nd in the Premier South last season, bringing an end to their long spell at Step 3 and resulting in their relegation to Division One South.
Tiverton had spent nine consecutive seasons at that level before dropping into the division for the first time since 2017.
Under manager Asa Hall, Tiverton will be looking to establish themselves back in Division One South and push their way up the table during the 2026/27 campaign.
WHAT’S HAPPENED SINCE?
Tiverton Town currently sit 19th in the Southern League Division One South, having collected five points from their opening fixtures.
The Devon side have experienced mixed fortunes since returning to Division One South, with their most recent league outings producing consecutive draws.
Tiverton played out a 2–2 draw with Paulton Rovers before recording the same scoreline against Worcester Raiders in their most recent fixture.
They have also picked up an impressive 3–0 victory over Larkhall Athletic in the FA Trophy, although defeats to Dorchester Town and Gosport Borough have added to a mixed run of form.
Under Asa Hall, Tiverton will be looking to turn their recent draws into victories as they look to climb the table, with Tuesday night's meeting providing another opportunity to pick up valuable points.
PLAYER TO WATCH – FINN ROBERTS
Roberts heads into Tuesday night's fixture in strong goalscoring form, having found the net in each of Tiverton's last three games.
The forward scored against Paulton Rovers and Worcester Raiders to help Tiverton secure important points in the Southern League Division One South, while also getting on the scoresheet in their FA Trophy defeat to Gosport Borough.
With three goals in his last three appearances, Roberts will be a key attacking threat for Hartpury to keep an eye on at the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium
RECENT FORM
03.10.26 - Tiverton Town 2 - 2 Worcester Raiders (Southern League Division One South)
29.09.26 - Tiverton Town 2 - 2 Paulton Rovers (Southern League Division One South)
26.09.26 - Tiverton Town 1 - 3 Gosport Borough (FA Trophy)
15.09.26 - Dorchester Town 2 - 1 Tiverton Town (Southern League Division One South)
12.09.26 - Tiverton Town 3 - 0 Larkhall Athletic (FA Trophy)
