First Team

Saturday round-up: Cup wins for the First Team and A’s

A good day in the cups. The First Team beat Shirehampton Reserves 3-1 at Elm Park to go through in the County Cup, with Venables, Fraser and Anderson on the mark, and the A’s won 5-2 away at Cosmos UK Saturday Reserves in the Len Bartlett Cup, with all seven goals coming before half-time. It was a tougher afternoon for the Reserves, who went out of the GFA Senior Amateur Cup after a 5-0 defeat at Cribbs Reserves. #FATS #UTF

Saturday round-up: First Team win 2-1 at Wick

A good afternoon on the road for the First Team, who came away from Wick with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Anderson and Merrett in front of 52. The Reserves shared six at Elm Park, drawing 3-3 with AFC Bohemia First through Matty Hoare, Fin Dorrington and Reece Evans. The A’s went down to a walkover at home to Severn Beach Wanderers Reserves. #FATS #UTF

Saturday round-up: A’s open with an 8-0 win

A mixed Saturday across the club. The A’s made a flying start to their Bristol & Suburban Division Four campaign, thrashing Parson Street Old Boys Reserves 8-0 at BAWA to sit top of the table. The Reserves were edged 1-3 at home by Cosmos UK Saturday First in the Premier Division, with Reece Evans on the mark. The First Team’s cup run ended with a 7-0 defeat away at University of Bristol. #FATS #UTF

Firsts held to a 1-1 draw by Tewkesbury Town

A share of the spoils at Elm Park as the First Team drew 1-1 with Tewkesbury Town in the Marcliff Gloucestershire County League, Filton’s goal coming from an own goal. Filton sit 9th after five games — four draws and a defeat from the opening day, unbeaten since. #FATS #UTF

Matchday — Filton Athletic host Tewkesbury Town

The First Team are back at Elm Park this Saturday 22 August for the next round of the Marcliff Gloucestershire County League season. Kick-off 3pm at Elm Park, BS34 7PS. One club, one community, one family — come along and support the FATS.

Away day — Filton Athletic travel to Bishops Cleeve Devs

The First Team are on the road this Saturday 15 August for matchday four of the Marcliff Gloucestershire County League season. Kick-off 3pm at Kayte Lane, Southam, GL52 3PD. Come along and support the FATS. #FATS #UTF

Derby Day — Filton Athletic vs Stoke Gifford SGS United

It's Derby Day at Elm Park! The First Team host local rivals Stoke Gifford SGS United in the Marcliff Gloucestershire County League this Wednesday 12 August, 6.30pm kick-off. Elm Park, BS34 7PS. One club. One community. One family. Come along and support the FATS. #FATS #UTF

First point on the board — 2-2 away at AFC Mangotsfield Rocks

A hard-fought 2-2 draw at Cossham Street gives the Firsts their first point of the 2026/27 Marcliff Gloucestershire County League season. Goals for Filton from Taylor Anderson and Yusuf Abdulrahman. Next up: Stoke Gifford SGS United at home on Wednesday 12 August, 6.30pm. #FATS #UTF

A heartfelt thank you from Southmead FC — £1,170 raised for Ben and his family

Following our pre-season friendly against Southmead FC, Filton organised a collection for Ben and his family — raising an incredible £1,170 through cash and card donations on the day. Every penny was handed to Southmead FC in cash, safely banked, and added to Ben’s GoFundMe page. Southmead have sent us a heartfelt thank you in return, quoting a line that says it all: “Football has no colours.” Thank you to every player, volunteer and supporter who gave so generously — a real credit to this club. #FATS #UTF

Away day details — First Team travel to AFC Mangotsfield Rocks

The First Team are on the road this Saturday 8 August for the second game of the Marcliff Gloucestershire County League season. Gates 1pm, kick-off 3pm at Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, BS16 9EN. Food & drink available. Admission: Adults £3. Come and support the lads.

Opening day ends in disappointment for the Firsts

Narrowly beaten 2-1 by newcomers University of Bristol on the opening day of the 2026/27 Marcliff Gloucestershire County League season. Filton’s goal came from Chris Hillyer. #FATS #UTF

Season opener this Saturday — Filton Athletic vs University of Bristol

It’s matchday. The First Team kicks off the 2026/27 Marcliff Gloucestershire County League campaign at home to University of Bristol, Saturday 1 August, 3pm at Elm Park (BBS Park North, BS34 7PS). Come along and support the FATS — one club, one community, one family.

Pre-season done — First Team ready for the opener

That’s pre-season wrapped up. Six friendlies gave the squad valuable minutes ahead of the 2026/27 campaign: a 3-2 win over Boco at St Bede’s School to get going, then tough tests against Shire (1-3 at Mangotsfield), Oldland (0-2 away) and Old Sodbury (2-3 at Elm Park), with the Avonmouth game called off. The lads signed off in style with an emphatic 7-2 win away at Southmead. Two wins, plenty of lessons and everyone raring to go — the competitive season kicks off on Saturday 1 August at home to University of Bristol. #FATS #UTF

Flying the flag at the World Cup

First Team Manager Kyle Thomas took the #FATS flag all the way to the World Cup — Filton Athletic flying proudly alongside the Three Lions on the game’s biggest stage. Full story and photos to come, so watch this space. #FATS #UTF

Thank you to local residents — ground improvements meeting

Thank you to everyone who came along to this week’s meeting with Filton Town Council about improving our ground. Since moving back to Elm Park in 2024, the Club and Council have worked in partnership on the pitch-wide barrier — and with the first team pushing up the leagues, any future promotion would mean facilities need to meet FA standards. Your feedback and ideas on the outline plans were greatly appreciated, and we’re proud to be working with the Council to support our club, our ground and our community.

Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge — £1,750 raised

Congratulations to Oliver Keeble, Mark Woodrow and Matthew Price for completing the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge on 3 June 2026, raising an amazing £1,750 so far for Macmillan Cancer Support.