UP NEXT: Plymouth Parkway F.C. (H)
After an extended break from action, Bristol Manor Farm AFC will host Southern League newcomers Plymouth Parkway at The Creek for matchday 10 of the seasoN.
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MATCH REPORT: Evesham United 1-1 Bristol Manor Farm
A late Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist strike ensures the Farm leave Worcestershire with a point on Saturday afternoon, writes William Ledbury.
UP NEXT: Evesham United F.C. (A)
Bristol Manor Farm are looking to make it back-to-back victories this weekend when they travel to Worcestershire-based Evesham on Saturday.
In the words of forward Kyle Tooze, Bristol Manor Farm’s train is ‘back on track’ following a spirited 2-1 victory away to Willand Rovers on Wednesday evening. The fixture burst into life just three minutes in when Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist smashed home the opener. Owen Howe then made it 10 for the season when he buried his penalty after 20 minutes. Willand, however, did pull one back midway through the second-half, but Manor Farm held firm to claim the all important three points.
Farm’s opponents Evesham United currently sit in 14th position, following two victories against Paulton Rovers (2-1) and Mangotsfield United (2-1).
TRAVEL INFORMATION
For supporters looking to make the trip to Evesham, here is the following stadium information:
The Spiers & Hartwell Jubilee Stadium, Cheltenham Rd, Evesham WR11 2LZ
TRAVEL INFORMATION
* Adults: £10
* Concessions: £7
* Under-16’s: £3
For more information, please visit the Evesham United website: https://www.eveshamunitedfc.com/
THE OPPONENTS
Evesham United Football Club are an English football club based in Evesham, Worcestershire.
In 2005, they entered the Southern League Premier Division for the first time in their history but were relegated after just one season.
In 2008 the club reached the FA Cup first round for the first time. They eventually lost 2–0 away to Torquay United. Earlier in the competition they defeated Rushden and Diamonds of the Conference 2–0 with a brace from Danny Scheppel.
MATCH REPORT: Willand Rovers 1-2 Bristol Manor Farm
Bristol Manor Farm secured their first away win of the season as they withstood heavy Willand pressure to take all three points at Silver Street, writes Jack Davies.
The Portwaymen were looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss at the weekend, and it took just four minutes to lift the players spirits when Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist smashed home the match’s opener. Theo Llewellyn snatched the ball and released Kyle Tooze, leaving two players for dead in the process, and his perfect cutback was emphatically finished by Leigh-Gilchrist.
Jayden Nielsen was the next Farm player to try his luck, turning into space before his shot was saved by Willand keeper George Burton.
Manor Farm were turning the screw as the game ticked on, Leigh-Gilchrist turning provider this time as he flicked the ball though to Owen Howe, but a superb recovery tackle by Ryan Guppy left him unable to get a firm connection on his effort.
Leigh-Gilchrist was having a fine first-half, his next involvement was collecting a Howe knock back but this time he could only fire wide.
Farm would capitalise in their first-half excellence midway through it, the brilliant Tooze spun Alfie Toland twice before the defender hauled him down inside the box. Howe dutifully hammered the spot kick in for his ninth of the season.
Willand ought to have levelled just before the break, Stuart Broker went through on goal but he put his effort wide. The home side would also have the final effort of the first half, a rasping drive from Archie Reay was tipped over by Ben John.
The home side came out of the traps flying, and forward Reay forced John into a smart save before Josh Ford cleared two strikes from in front of the experienced keeper.
Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm still posed a threat on the counter, first Ben Bament put an effort over after a low cross from Aron Robbins, and then Howe found himself through on goal but lacked his usual composure when he too fired over.
That miss would prove costly after 70 minutes, Robbins caught by the overlap and Louis Jagger Cane arrived at the back post to score with his first touch to get Willand back in the game.
An already fiery affair threatened to boil over shortly after, Neilson punished for a foul but despite the whistle being blown, Toland flew through the back of Kyle Tooze as the ball went loose. The defender was only shown yellow and two more players were booked for the handbags.
Farm fully had their backs against the wall late on, Steve Kingdon and Josh Ford heading and clearing dangerous crosses away time after time and John making several smart saves, the best of which from a cross-cum-shot by Jagger Cane which he parried both away from goal and away from onrushing strikers.
The six minutes of added time felt like an eternity, Kingdon again on hand to block from Bowker before Guppy headed a last-minute chance just over.
UP NEXT: Willand Rovers F.C. (A)
This Wednesday, Lee Lashenko’s Bristol Manor Farm will be looking to bounce back from their 3-1 home defeat against Melksham Town at the weekend. Here is all the information you will need to know ahead of the farm’s midweek fixture in South Devon.
UP NEXT: Melksham Town F.C. (H)
Melksham Town are the next side to visit The Creek on Saturday afternoon as the Farm look to build on their impressive score draw against high-flying AFC Totton. The match will kick-off at 3pm, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to The Creek.
Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm made an early advancement into the play-offs after last Saturday’s result, picking up eight points from their first five fixtures. Their points total isn’t the only ‘eight’ they’ve scored this season, with striker Owen Howe leading the divisions top scoring charts with eight goals already to his name.
Richard Fey’s Melksham Town are currently in 15th position, picking up three points form their opening four matches. Last time out, they rued missed chances as they were defeated 3-0 by Frome Town. Despite the differences in league positions, Saturday will be another big test this season – with the Farm failing to beat the Town in their last five encounters.
MATCH REPORT: Bristol Manor Farm 2-2 AFC Totton
Lee Lashenko’s Bristol Manor Farm continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought draw against league leaders AFC Totton courtesy of two free-kicks from top scorer Owen Howe, writes Jack Davies.
UP NEXT: AFC Totton (H)
Off the back of their excellent bank holiday schedule, another thrilling encounter awaits as Bristol Manor Farm take on league leaders AFC Totton at The Creek on Saturday 4th September for a 3pm kick-off.
MATCH REPORT: Larkhall Athletic 2-2 Bristol Manor Farm
Honours ended even at Plain Ham as Larkhall come from behind twice to draw with Bristol Manor Farm in a hotly-contested fixture on Saturday afternoon.
UP NEXT: Larkhall Athletic F.C. (A)
Bristol Manor Farm’s bank holiday double-header starts this Saturday with a trip to Larkhall Athletic for a 3pm kick-off. Off the back of the Farm’s FA Cup exit at Exmouth Town, Manager Lee Lashenko believes that the club can now concentrate all their efforts on making 2021/22 a successful campaign in the club’s history.