Somerset's top stories direct to your inbox Join for free Thank you for subscribing See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Yeovil Town now sit just one game away from a Wembley final after they beat Fleetwood Town 3-2 in a dramatic Checkatrade Trophy quarter-final.

They face Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday knowing that victory will take them to the final in this competition for the first time.

Francois Zoko’s injury time winner sealed a thrilling last eight tie in the Glovers’ favour and took them into the last four, where they will now compete for the chance to play Lincoln City in next month’s final.

Not only has the Glovers’ progress in the competition given them the very realistic opportunity to play at Wembley for just the third time in their 123-year history, but it has provided a welcome cash windfall.

So far, they have made £155,000 in prize money from their cup run, a figure that could rise to as much as £255,000 should they win the competition.

(Image: Tom Sandberg/Pinnacle)

Here is a breakdown of how the Glovers have made money so far:

Participation fee – £20,000

Win v Exeter City (3-1) - £10,000

Draw v Chelsea under-21s (1-1) - £5,000

Win v Plymouth Argyle (2-1) - £10,000

Win v AFC Wimbledon (2-0) - £20,000

Win v Forest Green Rovers (2-0) - £40,000

Win v Fleetwood Town (3-2) - £50,000

It has been a profitable season for Darren Way’s side in cup competitions, with their run to the FA Cup fourth round, which culminated in the visit of Manchester United to Huish Park, netting them potentially as much as £750,000 in gate receipts, prize money and television bonuses.

Given the small budget that the club has been operating under this season, the Glovers’ attitude to the cups has made a huge difference to the coffers at Huish Park.