The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
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 […]
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 […]
Cinderford Town will travel to Birstall United in the second round of the FA Vase after the draw paired The Foresters with the Leicestershire-based side. Following their dramatic 2-3 victory over Cheltenham Saracens, Cinderford will be looking to continue their cup run and secure a place in the next stage of the competition. Jordan Annear’s […]
Dafydd Williams praised his Gloucester City side’s mentality as they booked their spot in the Isuzu FA Trophy third round following a 3-4 win on penalties against Slough Town. Marcus Day opened the scoring for the visitors towards the end of the first-half but Ansu Janneh levelled the game with 20 minutes to go, before […]
Former Cheltenham Town prospect Adam Mace says a potential FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium would be a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for him and Worcester City. Mace’s side beat Emley 4-0 in the quarter-final in front of their sold-out Claines Lane, extending their club-record 16 games unbeaten in all competitions. But before they start dreaming of […]
Worcester Raiders joint-manager Jordan Lewis believes he’s beginning to put his ‘stamp’ on the squad as he reflects on a first month in the Sixways dugout. Lewis, alongside fellow boss Glen Sitch were appointed in late December of last year following the departure of Raiders legend Karl Gormley, who had been in charge for eight […]
Worcester Raiders joint-manager Jordan Lewis believes his side will have a “tough” game on their hands when they face Hereford Lads Club on Saturday afternoon. Raiders currently occupy 12th position in the Hellenic Premier Division, with their Herefordshire-based opponents three places and eight points below. The Sixways Stadium residents saw themselves pick up a 4-0 […]
This current Bishop’s Cleeve side is arguably the best in the team’s history, running away to their highest ever Southern League Division One finish last season. Despite changes in leadership with the former captain departing, the tier 8 side is continuing to rise, reaching the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy for the first […]
Bishop’s Cleeve will be hoping to make it three wins out of three in the group stages of the Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup, as they travel to Lydney Town on Tuesday evening. The Mitres defeated Tuffley Rovers (0-4) and Longlevens (4-1) in the two previous games in the all-Gloucestershire Group 1 to propel themselves to […]
Cheltenham Division Three side Tewkesbury Athletic look set to be denied promotion for the second season running as the Gloucestershire FA announce the null and voiding of the league season. Tewkesbury were top of Cheltenham’s third tier with 27 points having lost just two games all season and finally looked likely to take the step […]