Matches

2008-2009 season >>

Shipham AFC is currently playing in the Bristol Casuals league - a league for amateur teams with an average age of over 35 years.  For a background to the Bristol Casuals league scroll down the page.  For forthcoming fixtures, read on...

Full fixture list for 2009 - 2010

F = Friendly, L = Bristol Casuals League, C1 = Mottram Cup, C2 = Cheddar Challenge Cup, U18 = under 18s squad

Date H/A Result Home Score Away Event  
6 Sep 2009           F  
13 Sep 2009
10.30am		 H   Shipham AFC   Barely Athletic C1  
27 Sep 2009
10.30am		 H   Shipham AFC   LB Vets L  
Autumn 2009
TBC		 A   Ultra Casual Cowboys   Shipham AFC L  
18 Oct 2009 A   Wedmore   Shipham AFC F  
Oct 2009
TBC		 A   Azzurri Old Boys   Shipham AFC L  
Nov 2009
TBC		 H   Shipham AFC   Wickwar Vets L  
Jan 2010
TBC		 A   Bristol Hopefools   Shipham AFC L  
Winter 2010
TBC		 H   Shipham AFC   Blagdon Legends L  
Feb 2010
TBC		 H   Shipham AFC   Severnside Veterans L  
Mar 2010
TBC		 A   Voyager FC   Shipham AFC L  
Spring 2010
TBC		 A   Rockleaze Avonside FC   Shipham AFC L  
Apr 2010
TBC		 H   Shipham AFC   Undy Arthritic L  
May 2010 A   Friends United   Shipham AFC L  

2009 - 2010 season stats

Top goal scorers

   
Opposition own goals 0

Background to the Bristol Casuals League

As you can guess from the team nickname the “casuals” league does not take itself seriously.
Started 11 years ago by a physically ageing, but mentally young, group of Bristolians the Bristol Casuals League is now made up of 44 teams covering a geographical area centred on Bristol but stretching to Bath, Cheddar and even over the bridge to Chepstow.

The teams are split into 4 leagues and games are played on a home or away basis, just one leg drawn from a hat to decide who hosts the match, allowing for approximately 1 match every 3 weeks. Games are usually played on a Sunday morning allowing time for family and other interests (DIY lists from the Missus) afterwards.

The League’s ethos is as follows:-

“All games should be played in a competitive but friendly manner. If a foul is committed – an apology should follow. People wanting to play serious football should play in a proper league!”

The League motto probably underlines your forming thoughts…

“If you are too old, too unfit and too fat – then you’re in!” 

You will not be surprised to discover that the casuals League is for over 35 year olds and sounds like great fun for those of us still believing they can run, dribble and hit 40 yard volleys into the top right hand corner…

This year Shipham AFC have joined the league and are currently recruiting keen, semi-mobile, like-minded players who occasionally want a run-around and a shot at glory. If you are interested in joining us in this adventure then please contact us.

For more details of the Bristol Casuals League have a look for yourself on www.bristolcasuals.org.uk