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RANGERS M A R C L I F F

G L O U C E S T E R S H I R E

v Sharpness

25 10 2025 | 15:00

C O U N T Y

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WARNING - THE DANGERS OF PYROTECHNICS AT FOOTBALL MATCHES

The potential injuries sustained as a result of someone using a pyrotechnic include: Serious injuries, such as loss of limb or fingers Severe burns, due to temperatures of up to 2,000°C Breathing problems, due to smoke inhalation Loss of hearing or sight, because of the explosive power

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Action will be taken by the GFA if any club is reported to them by the Referee.

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You have been warned

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Club Secretary Zack Coleman

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v Sharpness, 15:00

Ruardean Hill Recreation Ground

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Treasurer Martin Coleman

FIRST TEAM

Lee Manns

Ground Maintenance Paul Gibson

Programme Designer & Editor Adam Cole

v Rank Outsiders Reserves, 14:30 Newnham Recreation Ground

NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVISION THREE

GROUND DETAILS

The Recreation Ground Highview Road

Ruardean Hill

GL17 9AR

01594 544871

CONTENT 3 Content

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10 League Tables

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Ruardean Hill Football Club

4 Our History

14 Fixtures & Results

6 Wayne’s World

18 Sharpness

8 Our Squad

22 Today’s Teams

SHIRT SPONSORS

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Andrew Colemn

A Team

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A Team Manager Lewis Bowkett

NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVISION ONE

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Reserve Team Manager Phil Cook

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Forest Leisure Newent

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Luke Brown

v Redmarley & Tiberton United, 14:30

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1st Team Manager Bobby Walding

RESERVE TEAM

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Malcolm Jones

Gareth Clowes

MARCLIFF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE

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Vice Presidents Nick Matthews

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President Dave Elsmore

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Vice Chairman Gareth Clowes

TODAY

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CLUB OFFICIALS

Chairman Martin Coleman

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Ruardean Hill Rangers play their football on the highest point in the Forest of Dean, 920 feet above sea level. Founded in 1919, Ruardean Hill Rangers originally played in the historic Forest of Dean League,

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competing there until the league’s dissolution in the late 1950s. The club then joined the North Gloucestershire League, where it has maintained a presence ever since.

Ruardean Hill achieved its first promotion to the Northern Senior League in the 1994-95 season,

remaining competitive until a relegation in 2001. The team swiftly regained promotion the following

year but faced another relegation in 2004. In a thrilling 2011-12 season, Ruardean Hill celebrated a lastday promotion back to the senior league, complemented by a place in the final of the Amateur Cup.

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The 2012-13 season marked a turning point, as the club secured back-to-back promotions and

reached the Northern Senior League Division 1 for the first time. ‘The Hill’ solidified their position in Division

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1 with top-eight finishes in the next three seasons, culminating in a landmark title win in 2016-17. That

season, the club scored an astonishing 125 goals and conceded only 34 over 35 games, a testament

continuity has strengthened the team, now supported by two

League, Ruardean Hill are focused on improving on ninth

position last season under the leadership of Bobby Walding and Luke Brown.

The reserve and A team compete in the North Gloucestershire Football League First and Third Division respectively.

To compliment the three adult teams, the Hill have an U13

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boys team competing in the Cheltenham Youth League for

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season 2024-25

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2018-2019 season. Now firmly established in the County

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County League, having achieved a 5th place finishes in the

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The first team is currently in its ninth season in the Marcliff

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driving recent successes.

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senior squads, providing a depth that has been crucial in

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who have been with the club for nearly a decade. This

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talent and seasoned experience from a core group of players

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Ruardean Hill’s first team boasts a well-balanced mix of youth

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to both their offensive and defensive strength.

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Wayne “Midge” Lewis

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A very warm welcome to all attending the match this afternoon at the Recreation Ground, home of Ruardean Hill Rangers Football Club.

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We would like to offer a special welcome to the players, management, and supporters of Sharpness for this Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League fixture. We hope they enjoy their short stay with us and have a safe journey home.

In the Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League, Sharpness are unbeaten and are currently top of the league with 20 points from 8 games. The Hill currently sit in ninth position with 8 points from 6games.

Last week, Sharpness won 1-0 against Broadwell Amateurs.in the Senior Amateur Cup. Sharpness scored a first half goal from William Taynton to secure their passage into the next round.

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Ruardean Hill’s first team match last week resulted in a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Mushet & Coalway. The Hill goalscorer was Oli Mason.

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Last Saturday, in North Glos Division One, the Reserves lost 1-0 to a late goal against Sling. The A team lost 4-1 at home to Broadwell Amateurs A. The Hill scorer was Lee Johnson.

Today, the Reserves travel to play Redmarley and Tibberton United at Newent Leisure Centre. The A Team travel to Rank Outsides Reserves who play at Newnham on Severn.Both games are 2.30pm kick off.

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Last Sunday’s U14 match away to Fairford Youth U14 Hurricanes resulted in a 5-0 victory for Ruardean Hill to progress to the next round of the County Cup. The team are currently third in the Cheltenham Youth League U14 Division One, On Sunday 26th, they are home to FC Lakeside Youth. Kick Off 2.00pm.

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Off the field, we continue to seek opportunities to improve the football club at all levels. The club is run by volunteers and is self-funded. We are constantly looking for helpers and ways in which we can improve our income. If anyone can assist, please contact one of the club officers listed in the programme.

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We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, but we wouldespecially like to welcome to our ground today Martin Coleman of Coleman Garden Services. Martin is today’s match day sponsor.

Finally, we hope you enjoy today’s game, and we would like to thank everyone for their support at this and future games.

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Thanks Midge

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Another young lad who moved up from the second team last season. very composed on the ball. Son of GOD

Carwyn Lewis Defender

Tom Landon Defender

4th season with the club.

Dominant in the air and quick along the ground. Also youth team coach at Gloucester City

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Longest serving player with well over 400 first team appearances. Great all round keeper who will gain us many points through the season.

Alfie Jayne Defender

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Aaron Underwood Goalkeeper

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First team captain, great leader on the pitch and very rarely has a bad game. Sets the standards for the rest of the team. POTY last season.

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Strong no nonsense defender who loves a shoulder to shoulder. Been at the club a few years now, quiet lad of the team.

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One of the youngest members of the squad.Settled well into centre back after moving there last season. Loves an overhead kick, young player of the year.

Charley Mason Midfielder

Kane Fellows Midfielder

Returned last season after a couple years out. Great technical ability and an eye for goal. Not afraid to put a foot in,.

Member of the squad that got promoted to County League.

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Josh Sladen Defender

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Max Telling Defender

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Alex Stephens Forward

Youngest of the mason brothers. bags of pace and a great left foot. improving year on year. young player of the year .

Explosive player with a turn of pace and eye for goal. always keeps defenders on there toes. always gives 100% for the team .

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Scores all types of goals clinical when he gets the chance. always challenging for league top scorer

Back involved with the first team after a couple years away. plenty of experience and quality that will prove vital on and off the pitch this season. Loves a slow bus

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Senior player with plenty of experience at this level. always calm and never seems to get flustered. loves a nutmeg

Luke Brown Midfielder/Assistant M

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Stuart Cornwell-Boote Defender/Midfielder

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Missed last 2 seasons through ACL injury. looking to get back to full fitness. good ball player who is a welcome addition back into the squad

Bobby Walding Manager

Previously been a big player in the first team and was part of the journey to the county league. Now he’s a big part of the management team who are working to get their best finish in the league.

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Another experienced player who’s returned after a couple seasons out. great technical ability who’s changed his game over the years.

New signing this season. bags on pace and will cause defenders lots of problems. hoping to stay injury free and bring a new dimension to the team

Steve Clark Forward

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Mitch Griffin Defender/Midfielder

Ben Ball Midfielder

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been with the first team for last couple seasons. shown lots of improvement since moving up to first team football. great lad on and off the pitch

Marshall Hopkins Forward

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Ty Adams Defender/Midfielder

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Energetic midfielder who works hard for the team. chips in with his fair share of goals through the season.

Stong player who can play various positions. always works hard for the team. hoping for more appearances this season after limited appearances over last couple seasons due to serving in the navy

Oliver Mason Midfielder/Forward

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Fin Jones Midfielder

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2

8

5

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8

4 4

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GD

PTS

18

8

10

20

2

13

10

3

17

2

15

8

7

16

3

1

15

6

9

15

2

2

10

5

5

14

4

0

3

15

14

1

12

3

2

2

14

14

0

11

3

1

3

10

11

-1

10

2

2

2

13

9

4

8

2

2

3

7

4

3

8

2

2

2

7

5

2

8

2

2

3

12

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8

2

2

3

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F

Quedgeley Wanderers

4

Filton Athletic

5

Broadwell Amateurs

8

6

Stoke Gifford SGS United

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Bishops Cleeve Development

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Tewkesbury Town

9

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7

6 7

11

Tytherington Rocks

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12 Totterdown United

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13 Bromley Heath United

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14 Wick

6

15 Hanham Athletic

8

1

2

3

12

1

2

5

7

16 Cribbs Reserves

8

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1

6

5

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17 Chalford

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0

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2

12

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10 Henbury & Rockleaze

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Player Name

Team

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Treydon Merrett

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2

Steve Clark

Ruardean Hill Rangers

3

Henry Driver-Dickerson

Frampton United

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Zachary Morgan

Almondsbury

Games

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Aiden Noble

Bromley Heath United

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5 5

20 20

24 22 19

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Frampton United

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COUNTY LEAGUE TABLE

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Goals 33 21

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16 15

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NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVISION ONE

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GD

PTS

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11

16

5 Yorkley

6 6 6

6 Tidenham

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7 Mushet & Coalway Res

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10 Harrow Hill Res

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9 Sling

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11 Ruardean Hill Rangers Res

7

6 7 7

5

0

1

10

15

4

0

2

6

12

4

0

2

4

12

2

4

12

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0

4

0

3

2

12

2

1

5

-6

7

2

0

5

-2

6

2

0

4

-7

6

2

0

5

-12

6

1

2

4

-10

5

NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVISION THREE

6

4 English Bicknor Res

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5 Westbury Utd Res

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6 Redbrook Rovers Res

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7 Harrow Hill B

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8 Ruardean Hill Rangers A

5

9 Alvington Star Res

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10 Rank Outsiders Res

6

11 Staunton & Corse A

3

12 Longhope Res

6

PTS

1

16

16

4

2

0

14

14

3

2

1

3

3

1

2

8

3

1

1

5

2

3

1

6

2

1

4

1

2

1

2

-1

7

1

0

4

-14

3

1

0

5

-20

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2

0

11

10

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3 Tidenham Res

GD

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6

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2 Broadwell Amts A

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1 Lydbrook Athletic A

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10

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4 Redmarley & Tibberton Utd

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3 Staunton & Corse Res

5

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2 Lydbrook Athletic Res

8

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Redbrook Rovers

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1

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9 7

3

0

8

2*

6

-26

0

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CHELTENHAM YOUTH LEAGUE U14 DIVISION 1

3

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West Worcester Youth U14 Lions

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Cirencester Town U14 Gladiators

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Kings Stanley Dragons Youth U14

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Southside Star Youth U14 Tigers

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Cinderford Town Youth U14

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FC Lakeside Youth U14

10

Leckhampton Rovers U14 Magic

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6

PTS

6

6

0

0

18

5

4

1

0

13

5

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4

0

1

12

4

2

0

2

6

4

1

1

2

4

1

2

4

4

1

3

0

3

0

3

0

3

0

3

0

3

0

0

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Ruardean Hill Rangers Youth U13

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Winchcombe Town Youth U13 Magpies

0

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Winchcombe Town Youth U14

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Montpellier Youth U14

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Score Goal Scorers

Sat 23

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Hanham Athletic

19:45

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Cribbs Reserves

September

Sat 06

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Stoke Gifford United

Sat 13

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Bishops Cleeve Development

Sat 20

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Tredworth Tigers

Sat 27

15:00

A

Filton Athletic

Sat 4

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Bromley Heath United

Sat 11

15:00

A

Frampton United

Sat 18

14:30

A

Mushet & Coalway

Sat 25

15:00

H

Sharpness

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14:00

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Stoke Gifford United

Tue 18

19:45

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Quedgeley Wanderers

14:00

A

Tewkesbury Town

14:00

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Henbury & Rockleaze

Sat 13

Sat 20 Fri 26

January Sat 3

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Sat 31

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14:00

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Chalford

14:00

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Wick

14:00

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Tytherington Rocks

14:00

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Broadwell Amateurs

14:00

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Totterdown United

14:00

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Quedgeley Wanderers

14:00

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Hanham Athletic

14:00

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Cribbs Reserves

14:00

A

Bishops Cleeve Development

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3-3

S Clark 3

5-0

T Adams, S Clark, M Griffin, O Mason 2

GCL LJC

GCL CC

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5-0

S Clark, F Jones, O Mason 3

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1-1

T Landon

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3-1

O Mason

CC

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December

L Brown, S Clark

GCL

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Sat 29

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October

Sat 22

S Clark, O Mason

A-A

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Filton Athletic

GCL

Sat 14

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Bromley Heath United

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Frampton United

GCL

A

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GCL

15:00

A

Stoke Gifford United

GCL

15:00

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Tewkesbury Town

GCL

Sat 4

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Chalford

Sat 11

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A

Wick

Sat 18

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Tytherington Rocks

Sat 25

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A

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14:00

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Sat 06

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Ruardean United

Sat 13

14:30

A

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Sat 20

14:30

A

Redbrook Rovers

Sat 27

14:30

A

Prestbury Rovers

Sat 30

October

14:30

A

Lydbrook Athletic Reserves

Sat 11

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Staunton & Corse Reserves

Sat 18

14:30

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Sling

Sat 25

14:30

A

Redmarley & Tiberton

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14:00

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Sat 08

14:00

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Harrow Hill Reserves

A Stephens

2-2

T Powell 2

6-6

A Barnett, M Cook, R Davies, A Jayne 2, A Nicholls

4-0 1-5

A Barnett

0-1

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NG1

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Sat 01

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A TEAM FIXTURES & RESULTS

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Goal Scorers

Competition

14:30

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Westbury United Reserves

3-1

T Goodman, Le Johnson, Lu Johnson

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Sat 13

14:30

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Longhope Reserves

1-2

Lu Johnson 2

NG3

1-1

Lu Johnson

NG3

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14:30

A

Upton St Leonards

14:30

A

Lydbrook Athketic

3-1

Le Johnson

NG3

14:30

H

Broadwell Amateurs A

1-4

Le Johnson

NG3

3-3 (4-) Le Johnson, Lu Johnson, R Shinners

Rank Outsiders Reserves

Sat 01

14:00

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Cam Bulldogs A

Sat 08

14:00

A

Alvington Star Reserves

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CC

NG3

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A

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14:30

November

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CC

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14:30

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October

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Score Goal Scorers

Sun 07

14:00

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West Worcester Lions

Sun 14

14:00

A

FC Lakeside

September

14:00

A

Cirencester Town Gladiators

Sun 28

14:00

H

King Stanley Dragons

14:00

A

Montpellier

Sun 12

14:00

H

Southside Star Tigers

Sun 19

14:00

A

Fairford Town

Sun 26

14:00

H

Cinderford Town

6-4

Sun 02

14:00

H

FC Lakeside

Sun 09

14:00

A

King Stanley Dragons

Sun 16

14:00

A

Cirencester Town Gladiators

8-2

0-5

14:00

A

Cinderford Town

Sun 30

14:00

A

Southside Star Tigers

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CYL

CYL CC

CYL

CYL CYL CYL CYL

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9-1

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Sun 05

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P-P

Sun 21

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Score Goal Scorers

Competition

Sun 07

14:00

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Montpellier

CYL

Sun 21

14:00

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Winchcombe Town

CYL

Leckhampton Rovers Magic

CYL

14:00

A

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CYL

14:00

A

CYL

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Winchcombe Town

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Leckhampton Rovers Magic

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welcome

S S E N P SHAR united Callum Dummelow Callum is this seasons Club Captain and will provide great leadership and versatility whether anchoring the defence or midfield.

Mikey Bryant Mikey is a strong player with great feet and good in the air. Will provide a goal threat and be a calm head in the middle of the park.

Marley Thomas Good all-round versatile player with bags of experience and plenty of energy. Marley will bring a wealth of experience to the squad and inspire both on and off the pitch.

Tom Frankham Covers the entire pitch, has quick feet and is difficult to stop when in full flow.

Archie Mears Another new signing joining us from Gala Wilton. Archie is an energetic young winger with great work rate and a great crosser.

Jamie Walker A good technical player who is adept using both feet and looks comfortable on the ball.

Alfie Jones Another young local attacker who is stepping up from the reserves this year. He has played himself into the first team plans with some impressive performances.

Kieran Bennett A very exciting local young prospect who will be looking to establish himself in the men’s game this year.

Kieran possesses excellent technique with bags of energy. A big future ahead of him at SAFC. Will Tainton Another very exciting young prospect. Another local lad. Has already had an impact in the first team. Has a great technique and an eye for goal. Another youngster with a big future ahead of him at SAFC. Jack Higgs Jiggo has returned to the club this season and will offer the team a big attacking threat. Very good in the air and has a potent left foot.

Harry Cole Left footed midfield player who is a good passer of the ball.

Cam Ford (VC) Midfield player with a great range of passing and quality first touch.

Matt May Midfield player stepping up from the reserves after impressing. Neat and tidy footballer who can progress this season.

Harley Lock New signing this season. Technically gifted young winger who will hopefully get his share of the goals.

Jack Waldron Another new signing this season. Strong and technical forward player who will hopefully chip in with plenty of goals and assists.

Xavier Williams Another new signing. Forward player with bags of pace who scares defenders.

Elliot Doughty Stepped up from the reserves after impressing. Quick and direct wide player.

Ben Ackerman Physical centre forward who relishes a battle and is a nightmare for opposition centre backs.

Olly Hanham Pacey forward who is unplayable on his day.

Santin Kusiel Former under 18 player. Young and versatile player looking to make his mark.

Mitch Greenaway Left footed forward player who is a great finisher

Sharpness HISTORY

Sharpness A.F.C was founded in the 1900-1901 season. Their home ground was The Port which they rented from British Waterways for a pepper-corn rate of one pound per year.

During 3 seasons of the mid 20's Sharpness won the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League. Although no football was played during both wars Sharpness players regularly wrote home to tell of their footballing achievements while they were away on duty.

After the 2nd World War Sharpness were very much to the fore and played at the highest standard in Gloucestershire football. The Sharks were very successful and in the 1962-63 season the 1st XI won the GNSL whilst the 2nd XI won the Stroud League Div 1 without losing a game, a remarkable achievement.

In 1974 a clubhouse was built and from that point Sharpness went from strength to strength. They won the Gloucestershire County League and joined the Hellenic Premier League where they were very successful for a number of years winning the title in 1986. In the 1985-86 season they got to the last 16 in the country playing in the F.A. Amateur Cup. It was at this point that British Waterways decide they wanted to develop on the land where The Port was situated so the club had to leave in 1988 its home of 88 years. Following World War 1 a Grandstand had been built in memory of those who perished in the war, alas this was bulldozed when The Sharks had to leave The Port.

For three seasons they played on Forest Greens pitch at a price far too high for that time. It became impossible to cover the costs of playing at Forest Green so the club had to revert to playing at a lower level. Reduced to one team now playing in GNSL Div 2 they got promoted in their first season 1991-92.

Since leaving Forest Green Sharpness have played their games at Berkeley Vale School & now at Hamfields Leisure Centre where we have put a lot of effort into improving the facilities so we could once again ply our trade in the county league.

Sharpness 1st XI have retained their position in GNSL Div 1 since 1992, even winning the league in 2001-2002, 2009-2010 & 2015-2016 for a record 11th time but alas their facilities prevented them getting promoted.

We finally started the development of new changing rooms at Hamfields in May 2018 completing the project in March 2019 just in time for inspection. The 1st XI still had to do the business on the field to secure promotion and did just that by winning the league for a record 12th time in 2018-19 which secured promotion to the Gloucestershire County league.

During our first season in the County League, we gave a good account of ourselves lying in 3rd position in the league and making it to the Semi Final of the Les James Cup before the season was curtailed early.

In our 1st full season in the Glos County League we managed to finish in a creditable 3rd place having recovered from a slow start. We also managed to take two scalps from higher league opposition in the Glos FA Challenge Trophy.

Sharpness are entering their 7th season in the Glos County League and have secured a top half finish in each season. We also made it to the Les James Cup Final in 2022-23 but were beaten on the day by Broadwell.

In 2024-25 the team finished 5th but that doesn’t tell the whole story as we spent most of the season in the top 3 beating eventual champions Almondsbury twice. Unfortunately as the games came thick & fast at the end of the year we were unable to maintain the pace and finished 5th overall just 5 points off top spot.

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