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Unfortunately, the weather hindered today’s match but we hope that you enjoy Kevin O’Donohoe’s excellent programme feature, ‘Life on the Farm’, which was scheduled to be published today.

In their third match this season, Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm meet Wimborne at The BS3 Services Stadium for a highly anticipated match.

Manor Farm make the long evening trip to Hamworthy as they attempt to get some much needed points, and Jack Davies is back again to preview the match.

Bristol Manor Farm will make the short trip to Larkhall on Saturday afternoon as they look for a much-needed three points to kickstart their new year. Jack Davies is back to preview all the action that will take place at Plain Ham.

Factfile:

Nickname – The Larks
Stadium – Plain Ham (27 miles)
Founded – 1914
Manager – Ollie Price
Star man – Kye Simpson
Last season – 11th
Last match – 2-2 draw to Frome
Fun fact – They’ve reached the 5th round of the FA Vase 3 times

The Larks:

Larkhall took a while to get going this season but are starting to find form in the division. Former Farm man Kye Simpson has been a good addition, mainly fueled by attacking skipper Brad Norris. Former Farm men also include Dawid Regula and tough-tackling defender Sam Boulton.

The Farm:

It’s been a difficult start to life in the 2022/23 Southern League season for Lee Lashenko’s Bristol Manor Farm, but it’s been shown that they have the ability to beat any side on their day. The young forward Evander Grubb and fullback Mason Winter both seem to have recovered from their injuries, which could lead to Lashenko naming the two Farmers back in the matchday squad.

The Form:

With Exmouth in the win column, Farm was looking to push on over the Christmas break, but their last two matches ended in defeat against Paulton and Slimbridge. The Farmers started brightly against the latter, but officiating controversies took over, including a harsh dismissal for Frankie Artus in the second half. Larkhall battled back superbly to earn a draw at Frome last week and have 2 wins in the 4 games previously.

Bristol Manor Farm kick off the new year with a match against Slimbridge AFC at The BS3 Services Stadium, and Jack Davies is back to preview all of Monday’s action.

Factfile:

Nickname – The Swans
Stadium – Thornhill Park (25 miles)
Founded – 1902
Manager – Tom Speers
Star man – Ethan Dunbar
Last season – 14th
Last match – 3-1 defeat to Bishops Cleeve
Fun fact – The Stadium is named in honour of former player Evi Thornhill who bought and left the land to the club.

The Swans:

Slimbridge will be looking for a new year catalyst and will have been buoyed by the recent efforts of striker Ethan Dunbar. Despite their poor form recently, Slimbridge have tightened up at the back mainly thanks to skipper Myron Turner.

The Farm:

Lee Lashenko’s Farm are back in the goals and will be looking for more here. Captain Jake Gosling is in fine goalscoring form, as is striker Owen Howe – who almost doubled the Farm’s lead at Paulton when he struck the post from the edge of the area. Theo Llewellyn and George Fowler have been key returns to the matchday squad, whilst Harry Lucas’ three consecutive starts ended with a ‘Man of the Match’ performance.

The Form:

This game has the feel of a real ‘six pointer’ as both sides have struggled to capitalise on last season’s growth. Farm have just one win in six, coming against Westbury United on November 5, whilst the Swans have lost their last five. A win could take the Portwaymen up three places, whilst a defeat could see their opponents cruelly leapfrog them in the table.

Bristol Manor Farm look forward to their festive trip to Paulton Rovers on Boxing Day, looking to build on their victory over Exmouth Town last time round. You can read Jack Davies’ match preview below.

Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm hope to continue their momentum from last weekend this Saturday. To learn more about the match between Tavistock and the Portwaymen, check out Jack Davies’ preview below.

Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm host Exmouth at The BS3 Services Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the lunchtime kick-off. Jack Davies has this match covered, as the Farm look to turnaround their recent performances at the base of the Southern League Division One South.