15^th September 2026 - Electronic Programmes

Longlevens Reserves V Filton Athletic

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13^th September 2026 - Quedgeley Wanders continue impressive start

Mark Simpson

Quedgeley Wanderers have certainly set a pace at the top, not only winning games but winning by some big margins as unbeaten Henbury & Rockleaze found out yesterday. I’m sure they will not have it easy all season because there are a number of ambitious Clubs in the chasing pack.

Quedgeley Wanderers produced an impressive victory over unbeaten Henbury & Rockleaze at Waterwells with a strong all-round performance creating plenty of chances. QW started brightly and their first chance on 9 minutes forced keeper Harry Trett in to a good save. Just two minutes on Alfie Pledger delivered a dangerous ball into the box which was only half cleared and the resultant effort was over the top. QW pressure soon paid off with some good interplay down the right and the low cross found Tom de Quincy Adams who netted for a thirteenth minute lead. H&R tried responding with long balls which the QW defence dealt with comfortably. At the other end QW continued to look dangerous and Riley Stokes had a good run but shot just over. H&R had their best spell around 25 minutes but keeper Steve Sparrow made an important save to keep QW ahead and they went two up in the 38^th minute when a through ball wasn’t dealt with by the defence and Henry Miles picked up the loose ball, rounded his man and finished brilliantly and just five minutes later he scored again from a corner. H&R tried to get into the game early in the second half but found the QW defence too well organised. The fourth goal eventually arrived in the 72^nd minute with a fine individual goal from de Quincy Adams who cut in from the left before finding the net to put QW firmly in control. H&R continued to battle and had a number of set piece opportunities which were stifled by Sparrow and his defence. QW were able to see the match out for a 4-0 victory.

Ruardean Hill Rangers played only their second game of the season against Bishops Cleeve Development at the Ruardean Rec. but it wasn’t until the 11^th minute when the first chance came along as a free kick from Underwood found its way straight to Telling who headed straight at Parry in the Cleeve goal. Ten minutes later a good spin from Stephens saw him create some room for himself but his shot was straight at Parry. Hill took the leads on 25 minutes as a Cleeve mis header in midfield saw Clark take the gamble and he watched his lob drop into the back of the net. On 30 minutes a lovely diagonal ball from Brown found Clark whose first time lay-off found Barrett whose deflected shot was handled by Parry at the second attempt. Cleeve went close three minutes later as Monty New found some room but dragged his shot wide. On 38 minutes another long free kick saw Josh Long’s header back to his own goal and forced Parry to tip over and from the resulting corner Alex Stephens headed just wide. On 43 minutes a Cleeve free kick on the edge of the box saw Kian Gardener curl just wide, and right-on half-time Cleeve equalised as the ball ricocheted to Ross Langworthy who slotted into the far corner. On 49 minutes Hill were back in front as a bad back pass was intercepted by Stephens who made no mistake at Parry’s near post. On 55 minutes it was 3-1 after an overhead volley by Telling hit the bar and Harrison Creed reacted quickest to the rebound. On 70 minutes it maybe should have been four after a good run by Parfitt he slipped Clark in but his shot was into the side netting. On 80 minutes a long throw from Cleeve’s Sam Smith was flicked towards goal by Langworthy but the ball was well gathered by Underwood, and just after, a great run by Alex Stephens saw a half tackle fall back to him and his strike cannoned off the bar with Parry gathering the rebound. On 88 minutes Cleeve got their second goal with a ball floated into the box and Henry Danter-Welch on hand to net. Overall, a deserved 3-2 win for Hill.

At Coombe Dingle the University of Bristol faced Totterdown United on another sunny afternoon. The hosts had the majority of possession in the opening exchanges, with Totterdown looking dangerous on the counter. The first real chance fell to University winger Khoa Dao arriving late at the back post but his attempt to tap in went wide. It was the students however, who took the lead ten minutes before half-time with Jai Bhatti finishing calmly after a great through ball from Arthur Baldwin. Moments after the opener Totterdown almost equalised with a fantastic long-range strike that was tipped wide by keeper James Harwood at full stretch. After half time the hosts continued to dominate and began to create more chances playing at a higher tempo. Sebastien Tolosa scored his sixth goal in the last three games with another cool finish before Nemo Al-Qaq capitalised on a mistake at the back by Totterdown. On another day for the University it could have been a bigger scoreline with Tolosa and Zach Twaddle having further goals ruled out but the three points were secured in a straight forward 3-0 win.

A hard-fought encounter at Highfield Way ended goalless as Chalford and Frampton United shared the points in extremely difficult, windy conditions. The opening stages were evenly contested, with both sides looking comfortable in possession. Chalford created the first opportunity from a free kick which Silas delivered into the penalty area but nobody could apply the finishing touch. Soon after, another dangerous Chalford ball forced keeper Moroney to rush from his area to head clear. Frampton threatened on the counter early on and a final pass was overhit and ran safely through to the keeper. Chalford continued to look dangerous from set-pieces with Keylock putting several balls into the box. As the half progressed the wind became increasingly more significant and Chalford’s best opening came on 28 minutes when Maryon found space in the box and was unlucky not to score. The hosts kept pressing with Dzecko heading over from a corner before winning a penalty after being brought down, but Ryan Vincent’s spot kick was excellently saved by Moroney. The second half followed a similar pattern with both teams battling against the wind and the game became increasingly physical. Chalford started brightly winning an early corner, and Silas Sinclair forced another good save by Moroney from Keylock’s free kick. The contest became scrappy as the yellow cards mounted up and Adam Day saw red for his second yellow. Despite being down to ten Chalford defended stoutly restricting Frampton to few clear chances. Frampton were also reduced to ten when having no one to replace an injured player. Kieran Miller continued an excellent afternoon at the heart of the Chalford defence clearing Frampton’s dangerous late corner. The drama wasn’t over when Frampton’s Ali Aayaan received a straight red for a foul and both defences stood firm to see out a 0-0 draw.

At the SGS stadium Tewkesbury Town were Stoke Gifford SGS United’s visitors and a bright start to the game saw both teams playing attacking football. Gifford had the first opportunity with Tom Manley being denied by keeper Xavier Welch when through one-on-one. At the other end Jamie Goodwin broke clear but the post came to Gifford’s rescue. On 17 minutes Luke Money’s pin point cross found Manley who headed home from inside the box. Gifford then took control of the game but failed to press home their advantage. On the stroke of half-time a well struck free kick from Nathan Newland-Gallaway almost drew Town level but his shot was deflected for a corner. The start of the second half was fairly even until the 60^th minute when the ever-dangerous Goodwin capitalised on a mix up in the Gifford defence to calmly finish for 1-1. Tewkesbury were now in the ascendancy but Gifford were defending strongly and looking good for a hard-earned point but, after four minutes of time added on a ball into the Gifford six-yard box saw Alex Roder deliver the killer blow to secure a Tewkesbury Town win by 2-1.

Wick started brightly against AFC Mangotsfield Rocks at the Nest, looking to get on the front foot from the first whistle. Within in minutes the hosts won the ball high Lewis Densley breaking into the final third before squaring to Sam Archer who was unable to connect cleanly. Mangotsfield responded with a series of crosses into the Wick box but were not able to cause any problems. On four minutes Wick came even closer, Louis Short broke down the right gliding past his man before fizzing a dangerous ball across the 18-yard box, evading Kai Shellard before Archer’s effort was cleared off the line. Both sides looked to get in behind during an open start with Wick looking particularly dangerous. The tempo dropped slightly as the half progressed but Wick were creating the better opportunities. Densley again won possession high and lifted the ball over the top for Archer who was unable to bring it under control. However, minutes later the breakthrough finally came when a Wick corner caused problems and the loose ball dropped to Short whose effort somehow looped over keeper Luke Baker for 1-0. Mangotsfield responded with direct balls over the top but the Wick defence was well marshalled and Rocks threatened from a free kick on the edge but Gigov preserved Wick’s advantage. The tempo slowed further after a break for an injury to a Rocks player, but Wick found another gear before half time and on 37 minutes a well worked move released Archer who beat his man one-on-one before Densley nipped in ahead of Baker for 2-0. Archer continued to cause problems and almost created another goal while a wicked Bayley Rudge delivery found Sparks whose header was wide. Wick started the second half rather slowly with some careless possession which allowed Rocks to break on the left and with a dangerous ball into the box Gigov came to Wick’s rescue. The hosts soon settled back into their rhythm and a quick Callum Winters throw allowed Densley to release Rudge down the right who cut in but could not connect cleanly with his effort. On 59 minutes Wick got their third, Shellard intercepted a pass in midfield and released Short who raced through and slotted his second. Wick continued to push forward and came close to a fourth, Baker fumbled and Rudge reacted and his effort came back off the bar. Wick were now firmly in control and their persistence paid off on 81 minutes when Barker won possession and found Rudge who finished for 4-0. Rocks continued to battle and forced an excellent save from Gigov, but their task became harder when Stuart Nelson saw red for a second yellow, however, they did grab a consolation in time added on Anthony Batt scoring. Overall, a comfortable 4-1 Wick win.

11^th September 2026 - Electronic Programmes

Ruardean Hill Rangers V Bishops Cleeve Development

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University of Bristol V Totterdown United

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6^th September 2026 - Les James League Cup - Sponsored by Boca Teamwear

Mark Simpson

The first round of the Les James League Cup started Friday evening with a win for Longlevens Reserves over Chalford by 3-2 and a crowd over 100, the rest of the ties on Saturday produced some interesting results the top of which must be the University of Bristol turning over Filton Athletic by 7-0. There were also emphatic wins for Broadwell, Stoke Gifford, and Wick.

In a turn of fortunes Wick started the game against Bishops Cleeve Development at Oldbury Lane with an energy missing from the previous weeks; however, they gifted Cleeve a third minute goal when Gigov in the Wick goal under hit a pass which was intercepted by Solomon Osinuga who slotted home. But, two minutes later it was all square Louis Short finding the net from a corner, and within a minute Cleeve had a shot just wide. A defensive game this isn’t and on 11 minutes Wick were in the lead when Bailey Rudge latched onto a through ball and found the corner of the net with keeper Parry having no chance. On 27 minutes Rudge steamed into the Cleeve box and was unceremoniously upended and Lewis Densey stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, and only minutes later Parry was forced into a great save. As the half drew to a close Wick failed to clear and Cleeve, fortunately for Wick, fired wide, and in time added on Parry took a long punt and the Cleeve attack was this time thwarted by Gigov, however even deeper into the time added on Wick conceded a penalty which Callum Debonis dispatched to pull a goal back with the last kick of the half – 3-2. The second half began end-to-end but neither keeper was tested. On the hour Rudge raced onto a flicked header but shot wide and on 66 Wick had two great chances with one off the line and a follow up over the bar. On 72 minutes Rudge rattled the Cleeve bar with a 25-yard free kick and Sam Archer smashed the rebound home for Wick’s fourth. Cleeve tried to rally but Wick held firm and progressed into the next round 4-2.

With the Arnall Drive pitch looking more like a football pitch after last weeks rain the home faithful eagerly awaited this first round tie between Henbury & Rockleaze and Ruardean Hill Rangers. After a fast start by the home side, it took until the eighteenth minute for the first real chance when Kane Mannings got the ball 10 yards out but drilled wide and two minutes later Harvey Moran had a chance after some good interplay with Drew Sawdon but again it was wide of the post. It took only another two minutes for the only goal of the game when Mannings slid in to divert the ball home in the six-yard box after a superb threaded ball by Sawdon found Moran whose first time cross was turned in. Both teams huffed and puffed for the remainder of the half with neither keeper being tested. The second half saw much of the same with H&R having most of the possession but struggled to get behind the resolute Ruardean backline. Ruardean had a chance on 53 when Steve Clark cut in from the left-hand side and his shot looked to be in until Harry Trett pulled off a great save to turn the ball for a corner. On the hour it was Aaron Underwood’s turn to save well this time from Sawdon with his legs. The final chance of the game fell to Abdul Bangoura who first time effort sailed over. Not a game for the purists but H&R did enough to go through.

Perfect playing conditions on a bright September afternoon at the SGS stadium where Totterdown United were Stoke Gifford SGS United’s opposition. The opening exchanges were fairly even with both teams trying to gain the advantage but chances were few and far between. Totterdown had the first real chance on 35 minutes but Alex Silvester’s shot was well saved by Will Ferguson. Then, right on the stroke of half time Fin Coombs unleashed a 35-yard shot which Ashley Martin could only parry and Harrison Young tucked home for 1-0 to Gifford at the break. Gifford started the second half quickly and Luke Money’s cross was well put away by Young for his second. It was now all Gifford and Lewis Hedges grabbed a brace in quick succession, both from corners, to give Gifford a commanding lead. Jacob Godfrey did pull one back for Totterdown on 85 minutes but in stoppage time Dan Manley put a brilliant ball into the box which led to a bullet header from Tom Manley to give Gifford a comfortable 5-1 win and a place in the quarter-finals.

It was full-throttle cup drama at Waterwells as Quedgeley Wanderers held their nerve from twelve yards to edge past Tewkesbury Town following a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time. Quedgeley got off to a dream start, seizing control of the tie early on and Alfie Pledger broke the deadlock by powering home a well-delivered corner and moments later the hosts doubled their advantage when Jacob Chamberlain finished off a lethal counter-attack for 2-0. However, Town responded instantly and straight from the restart Nathan Newland-Gallaway pulled one back. Shaken by the quick reply Wanderers struggled to re-establish their cushion, and Newland-Gallaway struck again later in the second half to complete a dramatic comeback. With neither side able to break the deadlock the tie went straight into spot-kicks. QW showed good composure converting four of their kicks for a 4-2 shootout victory, with keeper Steve Sparrow saving two of Town’s kicks.

At the Hawthorns Broadwell Amateurs took on AFC Mangotsfield Rocks and there was nearly an early opener for the hosts with a Dan Brain cross came off the top of the bar. Shortly after Jamie Creed got close control in the box and shot through a crowd and forced a good low save by Luke Baker. On 15 minutes Mangotsfield had their first chance, from a corner, which fell to the edge and the shot came through a crowd brought a smart save out of Phil Chovenac. More pressure from Broadwell and in the 40^th minute Creed flicked Liam Brain through one-on-one but he shot straight at Baker, and there was still time for another big Broadwell chance with Liam Brain taking a clipped ball over the top for another one-on-one but the Rocks defence did their job. Into the second half an early chance for Creed who nutmegged a defender but shot off balance high and wide. Mangotsfield gained an early corner which came to nothing but it allowed Broadwell to break with Dan Brain who went past two defenders into the box but his shot struck the post and out to safety. The deadlock was broken from a Kian Skidmore corner which fell to Jordi Locke on the edge of the box and his powerful drive took a little deflection for 1-0. A quick fire second with a Dan Brain switch to Creed who cut inside, was tackled, and the ball broke for Liam Brain out on the wing, who took it to the byline, cut back and Harry Knight arrived at the back post to finish for 2-0. The game somewhat livened up when Rocks keeper Baker saw red for a decision he didn’t like and shortly after Rocks had their best chance of the game with a ball over the top and through on goal before Knight illegally stopped the attack but the penalty was missed. It was then Broadwell’s turn when Creed took on his man and was brought down and this time Creed’s kick hit the upright. Creed eventually scored from Liam Brain’s cross for 3-0 and into the next round.

University of Bristol welcomed Filton Athletic to the Coombe Dingle Sports Complex in the LJLC for their first home game at this level. Filton started on the front foot, but it was the University who had the best chance on a breakaway with Jake Wintour hitting over the bar after being one-on-one. This theme continued with Filton dominating the ball and the University taking their next two chances on the break with Sebastien Tolosa slotting both past Filton keeper Tom Evans in quick succession. The game changed shortly after with Filton’s Yusef Abdulrahman shown a straight red for an off the ball confrontation. With the visitor’s down to ten the hosts saw a lot more of the ball but struggled to create anymore chances before half time. After the break however, they found ways to unlock the Filton defence with Tolosa completing his hat-trick from close range. After an indirect free kick for a pass back the University made it four as Nemo Al-Qaq cleverly finished from close range through the bodies on the line. Tolosa scored his fourth with a long-range strike into the bottom corner, before substitute Jai Bhatti scored arguably the goal of the day with a left foot rocket into the top left corner. Arthur Baldwin scored the seventh late on after an error by keeper Evans, which sealed a comfortable 7-0 win for the hosts to progress them to the quarter-finals.

On Friday Night Longlevens Reserves played host to Chalford, after a couple of early corners where Chalford looked dangerous, it was Theo Bevan that opened the scoring on 6 minutes for Longlevens Reserves. Ryan Vincent hit the bar on the 21^st minute for Chalford. 5 minutes later Chalford were level when Ryan Harry's shot lobbed the Levens keeper. Chalford went ahead on the 29^th minute when Adam Day scored from the near post following a header from a corner. Leo Marsden-Green followed up a Fin Rankin shot to make the scores level again on the 38th minute with the game going into half time at 2-2.
A quick start to the second half for Longlevens Reserves when in the 46^th minute, an excellent ball in by Rylan Snelgrove was headed in by Brad Martin to give Levens the lead. On the 55^th minute, an effort outside the box by Theo Bevan went narrowly wide. Levens continued to control much of the opening minutes of the second half. On the 68^th minute, Chalford had a dangerous break with a low cross in by Tyrel Roberts almost causing some danger in the Levens box. Levens continued to control the game and it should have been wrapped up in the 89^th minute when Fin Rankin's square ball was smashed over the bar by Harley Walsh. Chalford almost snatched an equaliser seconds later when a lofted ball was headed narrowly over the bar. A late flurry of Chalford crosses were defended well by Levens with Chalford’s last chance going wide and the game finishing 3-2 where Longlevens Reserves progress into the Quarter Final of the competition.

3^rd September 2026 - Electronic Programmes

Broadwell Amateurs V AFC Mangotsfield Rocks

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Henbury & Rockleaze V Ruardean Hill Rangers

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Longlevens Reserves V Chalford

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University of Bristol V Filton Athletic

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1^st September 2026 - Electronic Programmes

Bishops Cleeve Development V Longlevens Reserves

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