The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Manager Richard Joyce says Thornbury Town had to rely on in-form striker Callum Chamber’s loyalty given rival teams’ interest. The striker’s last minute chance was saved on Friday night against Slimbridge, but he was on the score-sheet once again, much to the liking of his manager. “We’re getting a lot of interest from clubs, both […]
Cheltenham Saracens take the short trip south to Brimscombe & Thrupp for the first round of the Gloucestershire FA Challenge Cup. Saracens come off the back of a 1-0 win against Swindon Supermarine Reserves in the UHL Supplementary Challenge Cup. In the Hellenic League division one they sit fifth, only just in a potential playoff […]
Longlevens AFC reserves co-manager Ben Symons insists his side “doesn’t fear anyone” ahead of their Gloucestershire County Football League clash at AFC Mangotsfield Rocks. Symons side have been on a good run of form, four unbeaten and come off the back of a 4-1 win over Totterdown United solidified their third place position in the […]
Lydney Town host Stroud-based outfit Sharpness at The Lydney Recreational Ground in the first round of the GFA Challenge Cup on Tuesday night. The Town currently play at step six of non-league in the Hellenic League Division One, following relegation from the Premier Division last campaign. The Forest of Dean club currently sit 13th after […]
Friday, November 27th 2025. Steve Cleal has just been appointed as the new manager of Cinderford Town AFC. A familiar face, as he was gaffer at the Causeway Ground from 2020 to 2022. Despite those two years in charge, however, Cleal only ended up taking charge of the Foresters 24 times. COVID-19 was no doubt […]
Cinderford Town manager Steve Cleal managed the 650th game of his ‘exciting journey’ in senior football on Saturday, as his side beat Brimscombe and Thrupp 2-0 in the Hellenic League Cup. “You look and see what game it’s going to be, and it was a Hellenic League Cup game, which is bizarre, but it’s a […]
For the second time already this season, Hartpury and Bishops Cleeve are set to face each other on a Tuesday night, with the Gloucester-based side on hosting duties this time around. The last time they met was on September 29 at Cleeve’s Kayte Lane, where a horror own goal from the visitors’ right-back was the […]
Slimbridge head coach Tom Deakin insists that his club belong in the Southern League despite only picking up 11-points from their opening 15 games. The Swans have endured a difficult start to life back in step four, having been on the wrong end of a 5-0 defeat on Saturday when they hosted league leaders Weymouth. […]
Longlevens progressed to the fourth round of the UHL Challenge Cup in a 2-0 win over Fairford Town despite a “tough” first half. Jake Edwards, first team coach said “First half, the conditions were tough regarding the pitch, weather and other factors.” The half wasn’t without its controversy despite ending 0-0, where Levens briefly saw […]
“We’re a village side. We rely on the people from Bishops Cleeve to back the club. It’s a community club. “Bishops Cleeve is pointing itself in the in the right direction. We need the support of the local community. We’re trying to encourage as many people as we can to get down there to get […]
The draw for the third round of the FA Vase has been made this afternoon, with the only Gloucestershire representative Longlevens being drawn against fellow Hellenic League competitors Devizes Town. The Levens advanced to this stage of the competition for the first time after defeating Cirencester Town 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Devizes defeated Honiton Town […]