Pre-Season Preview: Somerset v Glamorgan
THE MATCH
Somerset welcome Glamorgan to the Cooper Associates County Ground this week for a three-day pre-season fixture.
Day one of this match is tomorrow (Friday March 27th).
SCHEDULED HOURS OF PLAY:
Morning session: 11am to 1pm
Afternoon session: 1:40pm to 3:40pm
Evening session: 4pm to 6pm
Entry to this match is free of charge via the Jack White Gates.
We would ask Platinum, Club and White Ball Members who have received their Membership card to bring it to the fixture and enter via the St James Street entrance (Jack White Gates) so that we can ensure that our scanning system is fully operational ahead of the busy new season.
Members who have yet to receive their Membership pack can collect their cards on Friday and Saturday.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Club Enquiries Desk based in the Reception of the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion will be open as follows:
- Friday March 27th – 9am to 5pm
- Saturday March 28th – 10am to 1pm
- Sunday March 29th – Closed
Due to the Cooper Associates County Ground hosting the South West Darts Showdown on Friday March 27th, there will be a very limited number of pay and display car parking spaces available at the Cooper Associates County Ground. These will be available on a first come, first served basis but spectators are strongly advised to find alternative parking solutions.
SEATING
Seating for this fixture will be available in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion (Lower Tier) and on Gimblett’s Hill.
Long Room and 1875 Club Members will be able to access the 1875 Club for this fixture. Catering within the 1875 Club will not be available during this match. Refreshments will be available from Stragglers until the end of the tea interval.
Please not that the concourse behind the Somerset Stand will be closed to Members and supporters for this fixture due to redevelopment works.
CATERING
The Stragglers Coffee House will be open for snacks and refreshments until the end of the tea interval each day.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
Our live stream team will be conducting their annual system tests during this match.
We anticipate that a live stream will be available during this fixture.
You can also keep up to date by using our dedicated matchday blog via this website’s Match Centre and on our X feed.
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
TEAM NEWS
Somerset have named the following 12-player squad for the match: Lewis Gregory, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Josh Thomas, Tom Lammonby, James Rew, Tom Abell, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Josh Shaw, Jake Ball and Alfie Ogborne.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the match, Somerset Head Coach, Jason Kerr said: “This game is all about being as prepared as we can be. Obviously with the change in pre-season planning, we’ve lost some competitive cricket and we know we need to get that match sharpness ahead of the game against Notts. We had a two-day internal game this week which worked really well. The guys’ attitude towards that was excellent but you can’t beat playing against an opposition who are trying to win the game and create that competitive edge. So, over the next three days we’ll try and get a positive result.
“The reality is, with a shortened pre-season from a competitive point of view, we’ve had to put our eggs in one basket. So, the guys involved tomorrow are very much in mind for selection for the first game against Notts. We need to maximise the opportunities for those guys to make sure that their skills are ready. Having said that, it’s never too late. I think we’ve seen it historically. A lot can happen between now and next Friday and the way that everyone has operated through pre-season has been outstanding. Some guys’ skills have advanced significantly, so that’s really exciting, so if things do change between now and Friday, we know that someone will be ready to step up.
“From this point forward it’s about how we go about our business. It’s about ensuring there are no surprises come next Friday. It’s about using this as the last opportunity to make sure that they’re ready to go both physically and mentally against Notts.”
MEMBERSHIP 2026
Membership of Somerset County Cricket Club for the 2026 season is still available.
See all the action at the Cooper Associates County Ground this summer with Official SCCC Membership.
NEXT MATCH
Somerset begin the 2025 season with a Rothesay County Championship Division One match against Nottinghamshire at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
This four-day game will get underway on Friday April 3rd.
Tickets for this match are available now!
