Bishops Cleeve Defeated by Bristol Manor Farm

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 30, 2026

Bishops Cleeve lost 3-1 to Bristol Manor Farm in their first Bank Holiday match, with Manor Farm scoring three goals before halftime and early in the second half. The defeat puts pressure on Bishops Cleeve as they prepare to face Bristol Manor Farm again later in the weekend for a chance to even the series.

Bishops Cleeve suffered a 3-1 defeat against Bristol Manor Farm in the first of their two scheduled matches over the Bank Holiday weekend. The opening goal came in the 17th minute when Manor Farm was awarded a free kick, which Kevin Contreras converted with a header at the back post. Just over ten minutes later, Charlie Holliday pulled one back for Bishops Cleeve with a well-placed free kick from 18 yards, curling the ball around the wall into the bottom-left corner.

However, Manor Farm regained their two-goal advantage in the 39th minute when Contreras delivered a cross to Corey Evans on the wing, who then sent the ball to the back post for Bailey Croome to finish. The second half proved challenging for Bishops Cleeve, as Manor Farm extended their lead in the 73rd minute. A low cross from the right was met by Aysa Corrick, who found the back of the net.

Bishops Cleeve had a late goal disallowed, which could have offered a further consolation, but the match concluded 3-1 in favor of Bristol Manor Farm. The teams are set to meet again later in the weekend, offering Bishops Cleeve a chance to seek redemption.

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