Filton Athletic vs Chalford
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Kick-off 15:00 · BBS Park North
Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League
Final: W 4-0
Welcome to BBS Park North
It was great to welcome you all back to Elm Park last week for our opening game of the county league season and it was even better that we had some of our youth team acting as mascots, walking out with the players and acting as ball boys and girls.
We are one big club, and they are the future so seeing the enjoyment they got from doing it was fantastic. A big thanks to Henbury and Rockleaze for being great with them and we hope they enjoyed the al fresco dining experience at the feast after the game.
Whilst we did not get the three points we wanted last week, we can be immensely proud of our performance in a hard-fought game against tough opposition. We had chances in the game and could have snatched three points at the end when our shot went straight to their keeper however a draw was a fair result in the end considering how tight the game was.
This week we welcome Chalford to Elm Park, we played them twice in the space of a month towards the end of last season narrowly beating them both times in two hard fought games and we are sure this one will be just as difficult. We will be looking forward to welcoming them back to the fine upmarket establishment of the Feast for some amazing food and a few drinks after the game.
Ollie Keeble — Chairman, Filton Athletic FC
From the dugout
Filton Athletic vs Chalford
Firstly, I would like to give a warm welcome to the management, fans and players of Chalford.
Reflecting on last weekend, it was fantastic to be back home playing in Filton after many years away. It was great to see so many familiar and new faces supporting the team alongside the mascots on the day. It shows how far the club has risen on and off the pitch. It's a shame the game itself didn't live up to the occasion. The heat and dry pitch slowed the intensity of the game down and it was two evenly matched teams which a draw was a fair result. The game was played in good spirit and looking forward to the return fixture.
Similar to Henbury, we are expecting another very difficult test against Chalford. Again, another team who I expect will be challenging at the top come April. We got the better of them in both fixtures last year but there was very little between the teams in all honesty. The league table showed that with finishing sixth and seventh. We are anticipating a physical challenge against an experienced outfit. We should have four or five back which were missing last weekend which will give us a boost.
Looking forward to the game and a few beers after.
Kyle Thomas — First Team Manager
How they stand
The hosts
Filton Athletic
- Position
- 2
- Played
- 32
- Points
- 65
Recent form
Today's visitors
Chalford
- Position
- 8
- Played
- 32
- Points
- 50
Reverse fixture: Chalford vs Filton Athletic on 28/04/26 — D 1-1.
Matchday squads
Filton Athletic
Navy shirts, navy shorts, navy socks
Staff: Kyle Thomas (Manager)
- Tom Bradley
- Chris Hillyer
- Jack Cole
- Jack Willmor
- Tom Fry
- Joe Mitchell
- Kieran Daniels
- Dan Matthews
- Callum Mitchell
- Liam Dorman
- Fraser Venables
- Yusuf Abdulrahman
- Charlie Peacock
- Matt Tovey
- Fabien Pereira
- Dylan Quick
- Dan Payne
- Trey Merrett
- Said Hassan
- Kieran Cooper
Chalford
Red shirts, black shorts, red socks
Staff: Ben Powell (Manager)
- Duane Portlock
- Sam Neale
- Luke Benneyworth
- Johnny Davis
- Luke Barstow
- Charlie Bond
- Jamie Lock
- Ben Minnican
- Ryan Outram
- Simon Loftus
- Brad Moore
- Danny Harris
- Andrew Roberts
- James Keylock
- Sid Fawcett
- Freddie Wilson
- Luke Brunsdon
- George Parker
- Andy Maryon
- Ryan Harry
- Nat Buckland
Match official: Graham McNulty
Meet the Filton squad
Tom Bradley
GK
Joined us last season after two extremely successful seasons with Avonmouth, bringing experience at both Gloucester County League and Weston League levels. A huge presence on and off the pitch.
Chris Hillyer
Defender
The modern day centre half. Great on the ball, quick, strong, technically brilliant and a free kick specialist.
Jack Cole
Defender (Captain)
Rolls Royce. Quick, aggressive, physical, fit, long range passing and a leader. Transitioned from midfield last season and has been a revelation.
Jack Willmor
Def/Mid (Vice-Captain)
Cafu of the County league. Outstanding defending 1 on 1 — hard to remember any winger going past him. Loves an overlap.
Tom Fry
Defender
Should be playing two leagues higher. Played for Mangotsfield with the gaffer many years ago. Outstanding attitude, can do pretty much anything on the football pitch.
Joe Mitchell
Def/Mid
Mr consistent. Technically gifted with both feet. Can defend and attack. Brilliant attitude.
Kieran Daniels
Def/Mid
Football IQ outstanding, can play LB, CB, CM or LW. Strong, quick and outstanding delivery out wide.
Dan Matthews
Def/Mid
Every opponent's nightmare. Will not stop running — tough, strong, technically excellent. Can play all positions and loves a 50/50.
Callum Mitchell
Midfielder
Dynamic midfield presence. Ball winner, loves a tackle and never backs down when it gets tough. Loves popping up with important goals.
Liam Dorman
Midfielder
Will not let opponents breathe. Committed, explosive and thrives in a 50/50. Technically very good and an important leader on and off the pitch.
Charlie Peacock
Midfielder
Coming up from the reserves last year, Char has been a breath of fresh air. Seriously talented midfielder who can play anywhere.
Matt Tovey
Midfielder
New summer signing recovering from a long knee injury. When fit, a serious player in this league. Both footed and amazing in the air.
Dylan Quick
Midfielder
New signing from our friends at DRG. Fits perfectly into the way we want to play this season: aggressive, quick, technically gifted, box to box.
Fraser Venables
Midfielder
Left foot wand and his right foot is just as good. Creativity, vision and awareness off the charts. Can play in the 10 or either wing.
Yusuf Abdulrahman
Midfielder
Box to box midfielder. Doesn't stop running from minute one. Has all the attributes to be a top player.
Kyle Thomas
Mid/Fwd (Player Manager)
Established attacking midfielder with bundles of ability. Strong on the ball and in the air and a deft touch at set pieces.
Fabien Pereira
Forward
Skilful attacking player, clinical when given the opportunity.
Dan Payne
Forward
Another summer signing and another left footed wizard. Has played leagues above in the past. Now fit and ready to go.
Trey Merrett
Forward
Goals, goals, goals. Direct, blistering pace and can shoot off his left and right. Can play down either wing or as a striker and will score.
Said Hassan
Forward
Quick, skilful, agile and loves taking on defenders. Can play down both wings and as an attacking full back.
Kieran Cooper
Forward
Big number 9. Aerial presence, back to goal, work rate, loves pinning defenders. Great character to have in any team.
League table
Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League 2025-26
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharpness | 32 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 78 |
| 2 | Filton Athletic | 32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 65 |
| 3 | Tewkesbury Town | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 61 |
| 4 | Frampton United | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 57 |
| 5 | Bishops Cleeve Development | 32 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 56 |
| 6 | Quedgeley Wanderers | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 51 |
| 7 | Wick | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 50 |
| 8 | Chalford | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | -4 | 50 |
| 9 | Broadwell Amateurs | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 45 |
| 10 | Tytherington Rocks | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | -10 | 40 |
| 11 | Bromley Heath United | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 37 |
| 12 | Henbury & Rockleaze | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 35 |
| 13 | Stoke Gifford SGS United | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | -29 | 34 |
| 14 | Ruardean Hill Rangers | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | -21 | 31 |
| 15 | Totterdown United | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -23 | 28 |
| 16 | Cribbs A | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -53 | 28 |
| 17 | Hanham Athletic | 32 | 5 | 5 | 22 | -31 | 20 |
Our sponsors
Thank you to everyone who backs the club.
BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies
Est. 1933 — ground naming partner, BBS Park North
The Filton Feast
Café & coffee shop, 156 Station Rd, Bristol, BS34 7JL — 0117 969 0216
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Kitchen design studio
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Change delivery & IT recruitment specialists — 0117 214 1263
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Chinese takeaway, 553 Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH — 0117 969 3739
RJ Groundworks
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Fast, reliable, professional site services — 07423 307 666
JP Carpentry
Carpentry services — 07805 012685
Kellaway Hire Services
Plant & tool hire — Est. 1997
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Complete carpentry construction
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Freight & logistics
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Family run property company — 07517 403964
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Landscaping & driveways — 01174 018 412
James Antony Flooring
Beautiful floors, expertly fitted — 357 Filton Avenue BS7 0BD · 07584 674101
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Matchday & ground
BBS Park North
Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PS
Get directions →Stay for the feast after the game — food, a drink and a bit of a disco. #FATS #UTF