The New Era is finally here and Will Justin and his newly formed squad will begin their season in the most prestigious cup in world football- The FA Cup. The draw has provided a tasty local derby with Mangotsfield United and our matchday guide has everything you need to know about Farm’s opener.
Jack Davies’ Preview:
Mangotsfield United v Bristol Manor Farm – Saturday 2nd August, 3pm.
Club Reporter Jack Davies looks ahead to Saturday’s trip to Mangotsfield:
The 2025/26 season begins in earnest this weekend as Bristol Manor Farm head to Cossham Street to face Mangotsfield United in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round.
It’s been a whirlwind week for the club — from the devastating damage to The Creek last weekend, to the incredible wave of support that’s followed. The response has been overwhelming, and we can’t thank everyone enough for rallying around the Farm.
On the pitch, manager Will Justin and his staff have been hard at work finalising the squad, with new-look Farm set to be led out by captain Elliott Nicholson for the very first time in competitive action.
Saturday’s hosts have already started their season with a gritty 1–0 win over Hallen on Tuesday. After a difficult end to the campaign last year, the Mangos look revitalised and ready to push on in the Hellenic League. Among their new arrivals is a familiar face — former Farmer Jacob Spence, who skippered Mangotsfield to that midweek victory. Long-time defender Stuart Tovey is another who’s sure to get a warm welcome from the Farmy Army, while forward George Neill will be one to watch after opening his account from the spot.
Everyone at the club is buzzing to get the new era properly underway — and there’s no stage more fitting than the magic of the FA Cup. We’re proud to be part of this competition once again and will be giving everything to make a run.
We hope to see a big travelling turnout as the journey begins
THE OPPOSITION:
- Stadium – Cossham Street
- Nickname – The Field
- Manager(s) – Glyn Ashton
- Founded – 1951
- Last season – 4th
- Honours – Southern League Div 1 West – 04/05, Western League 90/91
Tickets:
- Adults: £8
- Concessions: £5
- Under 18s: £2
- Under 12s: £1
Hospitality
Mangotsfield’s clubhouse will be open well in advance of kick off and serves a range of drinks and bar snacks. If you are looking for a local drinking hole then The Grapevine Brasserie is the closest option 5 minutes walk away which is open from 12pm.
Travel
If driving from central Bristol take A432 through Fishponds, Staple Hill, to Mangotsfield and turn right by village church onto B4465.
Buses run between Bristol and Mangotsfield on a regular basis. The number 49 which runs every ten minutes will drop you outside The Lamb Inn Public House (five minutes walk from the ground) and the 689 which runs every hour (not suitable for midweek fixtures as the last bus back to Bristol is before the end of the match) stops outside the ground.
Mangotsfield United Football Club Ltd, The Paul Sellick Brickwork Stadium, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN
