Poole Town secured their first home victory of the season with a 2-1 win over previously unbeaten Yate Town in a National League South fixture on Saturday. From the outset, Poole controlled possession and displayed greater attacking ambition compared to their prior home matches, although their final passing often lacked precision.

Early in the match, Ik Hill’s shot was blocked, with the rebound falling to Bradley Tarbuck, whose effort narrowly missed the target. Poole continued to create opportunities, with Billy Lowes assisting Tarbuck, but Aaron Sainsbury was able to deflect the subsequent shot wide. Hill also came close to opening the scoring when his attempt struck the post. Yate Town’s most notable chance came through Marcus Day, but he was unable to convert.

The breakthrough came when Poole delivered a well-placed cross into the penalty area, allowing Ezio Touray to volley the ball into the net. Poole maintained their attacking momentum and eventually doubled their lead in the second half. Selim Saied advanced down the touchline before delivering a precise cutback to Hill, who calmly finished into the corner.

Yate Town managed to pull a goal back deep into stoppage time. A poorly cleared corner fell to Joe Parker at the edge of the box, and he struck a shot through a crowded defense that found the back of the net.

The result marks an important milestone for Poole, boosting their confidence after a slow start to the campaign on home soil. Yate Town, meanwhile, suffered their first league defeat of the season, ending their unbeaten run.