IVYBRIDGE TOWN pre-season latest from Graham Hambly

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Created on Thursday, 09 July 2026 06:14

Last Updated on Friday, 10 July 2026 12:50

Published on Thursday, 09 July 2026 06:14

Written by GRAHAM HAMBLY with Ivybridge Town

IVYBRIDGE Town enjoyed an impressive 5-0 win away to Millbrook in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday evening (July 8) as they continued their preparations for the new Western League campaign.

The Ivys took a comfortable 3-0 interval lead and added two more goals in the second half.

Connor McAuley scored twice for Western Premier side Ivybridge and also on target were Josh Johnson, Owen Howard and George Soper.

Ivybridge joint manager Brad Gargett said: “It was a good work out and I was pleased with our finishing.”

The only downside for Ivybridge was an injury to Jack Rider, a youngster who has progressed from the club’s under-18 side, who suffered a knock on the knee.

Although Ivybridge travelled to Millbrook with a squad of around 17 or 18 players, Gargett said there were still half a dozen players unavailable for various reasons, including injury, work and holidays.

Ivybridge were due to play a home preseason friendly against Callington tomorrow (July 11) but the game has been cancelled.

Gargett says: “Our home pitch at Erme Valley is not ready, which is disappointing. We made enquiries about alternative venues.”

Other pre-season friendlies for Ivybridge are away to Willand on Tuesday July 14 (7.30 pm), home to Elburton Villa on Saturday July 18 (3pm) and home to Teignmouth on Monday July 20 (7.30pm).

Ivybridge begin their Jewson Western League fixtures with a visit to Portishead on Saturday July 25 and their first home league match is against Brixham at Erme Valley on Tuesday July 28.

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