MATCH REPORT: STREET FC 1–0 BRISLINGTON FC

Saturday 26th July 2025 – Western League Premier Division

The waiting was over. After a summer of preparation and rebuilding, Brislington FC’s new era began with a season-opening trip to Street FC.

Led by newly appointed manager Ash Kington, the Foxes fielded a new-look squad full of fresh faces and youthful energy. However, it was the hosts who settled quickest, moving the ball with confidence and asking questions of the Bris back line from the first whistle.

Their early pressure told just ten minutes in, as a well-worked corner routine was finished smartly by Harry Foster, who found the bottom corner with a precise strike that eluded defenders and left goalkeeper Jordan Schofield unsighted.

Street almost doubled their lead just four minutes later, rattling the woodwork with another sharp effort. At that point, it looked like the Bris faithful were in for a long afternoon.

But the visitors grew into the game, enjoying more of the ball and beginning to establish territory. On 27 minutes, George Jones broke free from an Anthony Obot flick-on but couldn't quite get his shot away cleanly with the goal in sight.

The second half saw a far more even contest, with Brislington competing well in all areas. The Foxes’ best chance to level came in the 76th minute, when Anthony connected sweetly with a volley from distance – only for the Street keeper to tip it acrobatically over the bar.

In the end, Foster’s early goal proved decisive. Brislington may not have come away with any points, but there were plenty of positives for Ash Kington and his coaching staff to take from this spirited first outing. The foundations are there – now it's about building momentum.