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Bristol Manor Farm’s winning run comes to an end after being put to the sword away to Willand.

Farm’s bad afternoon began inside just a few minutes. A free kick given deep in the Willand half was allowed to be taken on the halfway line and after a few failed clearances, Oliver Bray rifled home a smart finish from just inside the area. Farm almost responded instantly. Jake Gosling sent a typically accurate delivery from wide, and Owen Howe glanced his header wide. More indecision at the back gave Willand a 2-goal lead. Bray once more playing a one two and finished from the angle to get his and his teams second. Farm defender Josh Ford was then booked for shouting at his own players as the referee’s interesting game continued. Farm’s best chance of the afternoon came just before the break. Gosling let go from distance and forced an initial save by George Burton before the keeper sprung up to make an even better save from Owen Howe’s follow up.

The second half began with Farm on the front foot. Substitute Theo Llewelyn coming closer than anybody and his smart effort hit the crossbar just after the break. Set pieces were causing a problem for the hosts as the game approached the hour. Robbins hooked just over following a Ford flick before Ford himself had a goal bound header blocked, a goal kick somehow the decision. Willand picked Farm off on the counter late on. Firstly, Oliver Bray completed his fine afternoon with his hattrick before Will Richards blocked Steve Kingdon’s clearance and Farm’s afternoon was summed up, the ball ricocheting into the net for four.

A Jake Gosling penalty was enough on Saturday afternoon as Bristol Manor Farm made it three league wins in a row on a blustery day at The BS3 Services Stadium, writes Jack Davies.

Both sides were in good form heading into the match, and after getting to grips with the conditions, Farm enjoyed most of the early possession.

Returning striker Ben Bament came the closest early on. His shot hit the woodwork from a tight angle once he’d rounded visiting keeper Mark Bowden.

Westbury did have their moments in a damp first half. Shanley forced a smart save from Ben John before Bowden denied Jake Gosling at the other end.

The last chance of the half fell to the visitors. Harvey Flippance headed over as he freed himself in the area – needless to say it was a wasted opportunity, and Farm counted their lucky stars as they could have gone a goal down against the run of play.

The Portwaymen came out for the second half on the front foot and created several early chances. Full-back Mason Winter let fly from fully 30 yards and Bowden had to be alert once more to tip it over.

Defender Josh Ford had an incredible three in three games for Farm and he had a chance to make it a fantastic four. Gosling’s delivery found the big man but he couldn’t get his header on target.

Gosling was beginning to dictate the tempo as the hour mark approached and he had the next chance. The captain skipped by a few challenges but couldn’t keep his effort down.

The game’s decisive moment came in the 70th minute. Jayden Nielsen was hacked down inside the area, giving the referee no choice but to point to the spot. Gosling stepped up and buried his fourth of the season, giving Farm another huge three points in the Southern League.

Bristol Manor Farm’s FA Trophy adventure is over at the hands of Plymouth Parkway following a very exciting game at Bolitho Park, writes Jack Davies.

Bristol Manor Farm make it back-to-back away wins as they score four on the road at Lymington Town, writes Jack Davies.

An Evander Grubb wonder goal helped Farm get their first win of the season away in Cinderford, writes Jack Davies.

The visitors had won their last two at the Causeway stadium and started well here. Jamie Bremmer found half a yard and his strike hit the upright.

Farm’s first real chance came through the fancy footwork of Jayden Neilsen. The youngster was playing at full-back in the absence of the captain but found himself well forward and he evaded two challenges but shot just wide.

The end-to-end first half continued towards the half hour. Ben Brooks forced a smart save by Ben John before Grubb seized on a mistake at the back but his shot was well blocked.

The Farm would go into the break ahead. Josh Ford, who headed home away at this ground last season, repeated the trick by nodding his first of this campaign. 

Cinderford came out brightly and did equalise before the hour. Brooks making no mistake from inside the area.

Lloyd Mills and Owen Howe had efforts to regain the lead for Farm before a moment of genuine magic stole the show. Evander Grubb shifted the ball to his right and his effort rocketed into the top corner.

Both sides exchanged efforts as the minutes ticked by. Mitchell McCann fired an effort over on the break before Jake Gosling sent a direct free kick just off target.

The Farm would have a golden chance to end the contest with a couple of minutes to play. Owen Howe was upended inside the box and he dusted himself down to smash home the penalty for 3-1. The game’s final minute saw a nice moment for teenager Will Gallagher, sent on for his debut for the Farm.

STAR MAN, Lloyd Mills.

Nine-man Bristol Manor Farm suffer defeat at home to Bishop’s Cleeve in a game marred by several controversial decisions, writes Jack Davies.

Bristol Manor Farm strike twice in the second half to inflict a 2-0 victory over Step 3 Gosport Borough and progress into the next round of the Isuzu FA Trophy, writes William Ledbury.

Frome steal a point at the death as Farm’s winless league start continued at the Creek, writes Jack Davies.

Bristol Manor Farm recorded their first victory of the season on Tuesday evening when they defeated Wimborne Town 3-2 to progress in the FA Trophy, writes William Ledbury.