We hope everyone’s had a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to Thursday’s huge Bristol derby on Boxing Day at league leaders Yate Town. From Bill Ledbury’s preview to travel information, this matchday guide has everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
Bill’s Preview:
Yate Town v Bristol Manor Farm – Thursday 26 December, 3pm.
Fresh from Saturday’s Bristol-Bath derby at Larkhall, The Farm face another local showdown, this time travelling just 14 miles north to South Gloucestershire to take on league leaders Yate Town. This marks the beginning of a gruelling run of three matches in seven days, all against teams vying for the top spots in the table.In their last outing, captain Jamie Adams secured a dramatic late equaliser against his former club Larkhall. Now, Jamie faces another reunion as he lines up against his old side Yate in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the season.
Yate Town are in fine form, sitting comfortably atop the table. Key contributions from former Taunton Town players Joe Guest, Ross Stearn, and Marlon Jackson, combined with a strong contingent of Bristol Rovers Academy graduates, have been instrumental to their success. While The Farm hold a slight edge in the recent form guide, derby matches have a habit of defying expectations. Manager Lee Lashenko knows that his side need to ‘cut the throat’ or their opponents in these games if they want to achieve their primary goal this season.
the Opposition:
- Stadium – South West Interiors Stadium (Lodge Road)
- Manager – Darren Mullings
- Star man – Ollie Tomlinson
- Founded – 1906
- Last season – 8th
- Honours – Hellenic League Premier Division (1987–88 and 1988–89), Gloucestershire Senior Cup (2004–05, 2005–06, 2010–11, and 2021–22), Southern League Division One South play-offs (2018-19).
tickets:
Here are Yate Town’s admission prices for the 2024/25 season.
- Adults – £12
- Concessions – £8 (Over 65, Students, NHS, armed forces and fire services – just show correct ID information)
- Children – £5 (11-17)
- Under 11 – FREE
Hospitality:
For pre-match hospitality, fans can visit The White Lion pub, just a short distance from the ground, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a range of drinks and food. Alternatively, supporters can make use of the paid bar and food facilities available at Yate Town’s ground, ensuring plenty of options to enjoy before kick-off.
Travel:
By Car:
Traveling by car from Bristol Manor Farm to Yate Town takes approximately 30 minutes, heading north via the A432. Start by taking the A38 and then connect to the A4174 ring road before joining the A432 towards Yate. Due to it being Boxing Day, there are no trains or buses running to Yate Town, so supporters are advised to plan their journeys in advance to ensure timely arrival.
Yate Town Football Club is located at Lodge Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LE.
The Weather:
Here are the conditions for Thursday’s local derby at Yate Town.
