The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham Town secured their place in the second round draw of the FA CUP for the third consecutive year, following a two-nil victory against National League outfit on Saturday. Town secured thier place in the hat alonsgide collecting a handsome sum of £47,750 in prize money, courtesy of Jake Evans’ first half strike before George […]
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 […]
Gloucester City manager Daf Williams has said he needs to have some ‘really honest conversations’ after The Tigers scored with just minutes left on the clock to earn a 1-1 draw at Yate Town on Saturday. James Ollis put the hosts in front with a bullet header from which he was completely unmarked, however City […]
Cardiff City Women’s winger Gillian Keenan said, “it’s a great opportunity,” as she hopes her side can win the Adran Premier League to achieve Champions League football. Keenan, who studied for a postgraduate degree in sports communication and digital media at the University of Gloucestershire in 2024/25, managed an impressive seven goals in as many […]
Former Cheltenham Town striker Mark Bellingham shone in England Veterans’ Over 50’s 13-1 win against the Republic of Ireland Over 50’s. The former Robins forward marked his return to competitive football in style, scoring six goals and providing an assist in a clinical display for the Three Lions. In a surprise call-up, Bellingham made his […]
Forest Green Rovers travel to League One side Luton Town on Saturday, 7th November in the FA Cup first round for the second year in a row. Last year’s tie was a hard-fought win, with Luton winning 4-3 on Friday, 31st October 2025. Nahki Wells scored twice, while Forest Green hit back through Tom Knowles, […]
The Hellenic League Premier Division will see a Gloucestershire Derby take place tomorrow night, as Cinderford Town welcome Tuffley Rovers to the Causeway in a huge clash. Town currently sit sixth in the table, just one point outside the play-off spots. Meanwhile, Rovers find themselves 11th, having picked up 17 points from 12 games so […]
Attention turns back to the Jersey Mike’s trophy for Cheltenham Town as they look to welcome Tottenham Hotspur U21 to the EV Charger Points Stadium tomorrow evening. Last time out in the cup, the Robins secured a dramatic victory over Exeter City following a penalty shootout, seeing Steve Cotterill’s side go second in the group. […]