The Southern League season started well for the Farm as they got their first competitive win of the season with a 2 goal victory over Willand Rovers
They now have to turn themselves around just 3 days later for another road trip and a stern test in newly promoted Hartpury in the first ever match up between the sides
Everything you need to know ahead of the game is in our Matchday Guide. Have a safe journey to Gloucestershire and we look forward to seeing the Farmy Army at The 4ED Hartpury Stadium.
Jack Davies’ Preview:
Hartpury v Bristol Manor Farm – Tuesday 12th August, 7.45pm.
Club Reporter Jack Davies looks ahead to Tuesday’s trip on the road to Hartpury:
Manor Farm hit the road again for their first midweek away trip of the new season, visiting Hartpury.
Few teams will be riding higher than The Farm after the opening day. Following a summer of big changes on and off the pitch, Will Justin’s side began the Southern League campaign in style with a superb victory at Willand. Brandon Bak continued his bright start, adding a league goal to his FA Cup strike, and setting up fellow scorer Mal Nicholls in the weekend win.
Hartpury University’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Founded in 2020, they’ve already lifted five trophies, including three league titles, the latest earning them promotion from the Hellenic League to the Southern League. Their first-ever outing at this level came with a tough trip to one of the title favourites Winchester. Despite a late defeat, they took plenty of positives from their debut.
Everyone at Manor Farm is proud to be part of Hartpury’s historic first home match at this level — and we hope to see a strong Farmy Army turnout to cheer the lads on.
League table:
THE OPPOSITION:
- Stadium – 4ED Hartpury Stadium, with Vodafone
- Nickname – Acorns
- Manager – Chris Knowles
- Founded – 2020
- Last season – 1st – Hellenic League
- Honours – Hellenic League Premier (24/25), Hellenic League Div 1 (23/24)
Tickets:
- Adults: £8
- Concessions: £5
Hospitality
Hartpury’s stadium is based on the college and university campus where food and drinks will be available. if you are looking for a local pub to stop off in then The Royal Exchange is your closest option, just a couple miles away.
Travel
4ED Hartpury Stadium, with Vodafone
Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Gloucester
GL19 3BE
Hartpury is located on the A417, just four miles north of Gloucester, and is easily accessible from the M5, M50 and M4.
Directions:
From the M5:
Leave at Junction 11 and follow the A40 towards Gloucester. At the first roundabout, turn towards Ross on Wye. At the third roundabout, take the A417 towards Ledbury. After leaving Maisemore, the University is signposted at the second turning on the left.
