5th October 2025 - Quedgeley Wanderers and Sharpness remain unbeaten
Nigel Meaney
Quedgeley Wanderers maintained their unbeaten start inflicting Filton Athletics first defeat of the season. Leaders Sharpness remain unbeaten after a good win at Tytherington Rocks. At the other end of the table Chalford are still waiting for their first points after coming up short at home to Stoke Gifford SGS United. Ollie Mason completed a hat-trick as Ruardean Hill Rangers thumped Bromley Heath United whilst neighbours Broadwell Amateurs beat Frampton United to leapfrog them and move third.
At Waterwells Quedgeley Wanderers and Filton Athletic saw both sides put unbeaten records on the line. The game began evenly, with both sides sharing possession in the opening minutes. Quedgeley’s Sam Jackson looked lively down the right flank, testing the Filton defence early on with a strong attacking run in the 12th minute that ended in a goal kick. Filton were physical from the outset, committing several fouls and frustrating the home side, who felt the referee should have been issuing cards. Quedgeley’s early persistence paid off in the 30th minute when Sam Jackson broke the deadlock, putting the Wanderers 1–0 up with a tidy finish. Filton thought they had equalised five minutes later, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Quedgeley went into half-time leading 1–0 after a solid, disciplined first 45 minutes.
The second half started brightly for Quedgeley. Within minutes, Fin Jenner went close with a fine touch and shot just wide of the target. A tactical change in the 51st minute saw Ben Langworthy make way for Billy Osabuohien who doubled the lead two minutes later. Dylan Quick pulled one back on the hour for Filton but Quedgeley remained composed with Kieran Derbyshire in their goal making two good saves to preserve the lead. Quedgeley struck again in the 84th minute to seal the win — Billy Osabuohien grabbed his second of the game after a clever assist from Jenner, making it 3–1. The forward’s pressing late on kept Filton pinned back, as the visitors’ discipline continued to crumble with three late yellow cards for reckless play and dissent. The final whistle confirmed a deserved 3–1 victory for Quedgeley Wanderers, marked by strong defensive work, sharp finishing, and resilience in the face of some robust play.
Top of the table Sharpness made the trip to Hardwicke Playing fields to take on Tytherington Rocks who were undefeated in their last 4 games. An even start with both teams working each other out. Sharpness started to show their form with a few half chances but both teams went in at half time level at 0-0. Second half carried on from first with Sharpness taking control and it took 4 minutes for the deadlock to be broken when a ball through fell to Kier Bennett who slotted home. The lead was doubled 8 minutes later when Tytherington keeper Billy Pullin tripped a Sharpness attacker in the box. James Tainton stepped up to slot the penalty home. Tytherington started to press forward but couldn't get through the Sharpness back line. Sharpness scored a third through Marley Thomas, although Tytherington felt their defender was impeded by the official. In the final few minutes Tytherington scored a consolation goal with a quality lob over Sharpness goalkeeper Peter Dykes by Ollie Briggs.
Broadwell Amateurs welcomed Frampton United to the Hawthorns on a blustery day. The first opportunity of the game falling to Broadwell with Jamie Belfitt picking up a loose ball in the centre, driving forward with the ball, a one two with Ethan Dunscombe on the edge of the box which took Belfitt into the box but he shot into the side net. A chance then for Frampton with Broadwell keeper Jack Watkins committed out wide the cross came into an empty box and was cleared to safety. Broadwell took the lead from a Kian Skidmore low driven corner, a step over by Ethan Dunscombe which went through into the centre of six yard box with Harry Malcolm on hand to smash it in. Broadwell had a chance to extend their lead with Burnard pouncing on an under hit pass across the back line and slipped in Jamie Belfitt on the overlap but the shot was well blocked. Frampton had a chance to level up after a penalty given for a tackle from behind, bit of needless afters with Broadwell’s Harry Knight getting a red card and Frampton’s Marquez getting a yellow, the resulting penalty saved low to the corner by Watkins and away to safety. 1-0 at HT
Second half, a lot of possession for Frampton against the 10 men of Broadwell, who sat back and defended well, with a couple of decent saves by Watkins, then it became 10 v 10 with Frampton’s Marquez picking up a second yellow for an over the top challenge, the game opened up for both sides, 5 mins to go another red for Frampton when Stuart Maule lunged at Watkins. Broadwell seeing the game through and well deserved their 1-0 win, with Jack Watkins and his defenders keeping a fifth successive clean sheet in the league.
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue) - Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
Quedgeley Wanderers (Red) v Filton Athletic (Blue), Images courtesy Peter Langley
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Ruardean Hill Rangers made a slow start against visitors Bromley Heath United with Ollie Hanham and Jack Waldron hitting long range shots narrowly wide of the target early on for the visitors. On 20 minute Ruardean Hill take the lead after a floated ball through finds Ollie Mason running in at the back post before slotting past Ferguson in the Bromley goal. Mason get his second on 30 minutes after a goal kick from Aaron Underwood goes through allowing Mason to collect and finish past Ferguson. On 36 minutes Underwood makes a good save from Ollie Hanham. 2-0 at Half Time. After a tight opening to the second half Bromley’s Ollie Hanham has a volley from just outside the area which Underwood tips wide. On the hour Bromley get caught trying to play out from the back and Fin Jones plays Steve Clark in who lifts it just over the bar. On 61 Hill make it 3 after they intercept the ball in midfield and Fin Jones is played in and scores. Ollie Mason grabs his hat-trick after he heads home a ball that whipped in from wide. On 80 mins, a great break from Luke Brown who skins the Bromley defence and lays it on the plate for Steve Clark arriving at the back post to make it 5. Still time for Ollie Hanham to try and get one back from range but Underwood is equal and tips over the bar and Ruardean see out a 5-0 win.
Tewkesbury Town secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over visitors Henbury & Rockleaze, but made heavy work for the win, struggling to break down a resolute defence for much of the afternoon. The game started slowly, with both teams cancelling each other out. Tewkesbury struggled to find any attacking rhythm, finding a well-drilled Henbury & Rockleaze defence difficult to penetrate. The opening 45 minutes were a cagey affair, with the visitors' disciplined shape limiting the hosts to half-chances, meaning neither goalkeeper was seriously tested before the half-time whistle. The breakthrough finally came in the second half. A long ball over the top of the Henbury & Rockleaze back line caused a moment of defensive confusion. Harry Trett in the visitor’s goal rushed out but failed to clear, leaving the net exposed for Jamie Goodwin to react quickest. Goodwin showed excellent composure, coolly slotting the ball home to put Tewkesbury ahead. Tewkesbury's task was significantly eased shortly after taking the lead when the visitors lost their composure. A reckless tackle on Alex Roder resulted in a straight red card for a Henbury & Rockleaze player. Tensions then flared further, and the opposition were reduced to nine players temporarily when another man was sent to the sin bin. With the numerical advantage, Tewkesbury expertly managed the remainder of the game. They controlled possession, utilised the extra space, and professionally saw out a narrow but ultimately deserved victory against a frustrated and short-handed Henbury & Rockleaze side
Chalford remain pointless after a 2-0 defeat at home to Stoke Gifford SGS United. The game began quietly, with little action in the opening stages. Chalford were forced into an early change, with Boulton replacing Zac Marshfield on 20 minutes. On 37 minutes, Stoke Gifford’s Froilan Stella Lopez, put the home side ahead with a well-taken finish and just three minutes later, Stoke doubled their lead when Oscar Sealey’s effort deflected cruelly past the Chalford keeper. Chalford thought they had pulled one back shortly after, with Cam Kerr finding the net in the 42nd minute, but the effort was ruled out for offside. That decision ensured Stoke went into the break with a 2-0 lead. The second half saw fewer chances of note, with both sides battling but failing to create clear opportunities. Stoke Gifford managed the game well and held firm, securing a 2-0 victory at full-time.
Hanham Athletic went down 2-4 at home to Bishops Cleeve Development. In windy conditions Hanham took the lead in the 5th minute when a mistake let in Noah Woodland who finished with a fantastic shot into the top corner for his first goal of the season, Hanham gained confidence from early goal and pushed for a second and almost got it on 18 mins but Ceejay Cummerlin's volley cannoned back off the post and out to safety. Bishop Cleeve equalised on the half hour when George Cuzner rose to head home. Hanham almost retook the lead a minute later when Paul Cole’s shot was deflected and Noah Sunter made a brilliant save. Bishop Cleeve had the first chance of second half George Cuzner rose well again but his header was just wide. Cleeve took the lead on 68 mins George Ellerton was put through and his finish was enough to beat Taylor. It was 3-1 a minute later when a fine cross was volleyed home. Hanham got one back on 80 mins Liam Maggs heading home from a Brandon Barnes corner It was 4-2 on 84 when a corner was headed home and to seal the win for Bishops Cleeve.
Totterdown United hosted Cribbs Reserves and on a windy day came away with a valuable 2-1 win. Totterdown started the game well and dominated possession for pretty much the whole first half. Some sloppy touches in and around the box, ruined some slick passing that got them into good positions. The first half played out in a similar pattern with Cribbs having to dig in, they saw out the half successfully with the score ending 0-0. The second half carried on where the first had finished. Totterdown came out and dominated possession, forcing Cribbs to remain pinned in their half. Totterdown managed to break the deadlock around the 55th minute, some good play up the left hand side saw the ball make its way across the box where Totts right wing back Jack Millard, came alive to slot the ball home. Totterdown regained possession quite quickly but a few minutes of over confidence and sloppy play, saw Cribbs turn the ball over a few times in dangerous areas. Totts got caught one time too many, when Harvey Jasper received a ball on the edge of the box, he dispatched well into the bottom corner. This seemed to kick Totterdown back into gear, with some fresh legs entering the pitch, Totts kicked on. The winner finally came from some good play on the right hand side this time. A great cross found the opposite wing back, Billy Wiltshire unmarked at the far post where he volleyed the ball home. Cribbs put on some pressure late on, with Ashley Martin being swift off his line to make an important stop with seconds to go! Totterdown got over the line in a game they deserved to win but made hard work of it. The game was played in great spirit from both sides. The referee had a very good game and communicated well throughout.
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