Pitch Invasion Taunton

Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024

Pitch Invasion Taunton is an amateur football league in Taunton, Somerset, England. It was founded in 1975 and currently has 20 teams competing in three divisions. The league is affiliated to the Somerset Football Association.

History

Pitch Invasion Taunton was founded in 1975 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just eight teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has 20 teams. The league has been won by a variety of teams, including Wellington United, Bridgwater Town, and Taunton Town Reserves.

Recent Events

The 2022-23 season of Pitch Invasion Taunton was won by Wellington United. They finished the season with 80 points, 10 points ahead of second-placed Bridgwater Town. The top scorer in the league was Jake Davies of Wellington United, who scored 30 goals.

In January 2023, there was a pitch invasion at a game between Wellington United and Taunton Town Reserves. A group of fans invaded the pitch after Wellington United scored a late winner. The game was abandoned and the FA is investigating the incident.