News & Match Reports

Antonio Diaz has moved to Hungerford Town FC on a short loan for 1 month. Hungerford has a busy January ahead of them in the Vanarama National League South so we hope Antonio gets some game-time and can help them progress. They currently sit 3rd in the table and go into the new year after…

I’m beginning to think my promotion of a game is a jinx! Unfortunately, the friendly match which we had planned to play at Totton is now off. This is due to some difficulty with our player’s logistics. For refunds, there’s a “Contact the organizer” option at the bottom of the ticket PAGE.

It is with a heavy heart I have to advise all our fans and readers of our website of the death this morning of our well known and respected Press Officer, Alec Hayter. I reported a few weeks ago that Alec had suffered a massive bleed on his brain and was seriously ill in hospital….

We’re pleased to announce that we have arranged a friendly fixture against AFC Totton. This will take place on Tuesday 22nd December and kick-off will be at 7.30 pm and will take place at Totton’s Snows Stadium. This fixture is open supporters and you can buy tickets by clicking the button below. Please read through…

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE STATEMENT 17th DECEMBER 2020 As indicated previously the Southern League Board has met following the latest Government review and they have unanimously agreed to continue with the pause of the 2020/21 season. Since the initial survey on the 2nd December, the infection rate has deteriorated in the geographical footprint of our Member…

Tonight (Wed 16th Dec) at 7 pm, the Premier of episode 1 of Hometown Hero went live on YouTube. Follow the journey of our virtual gaffer as he attempts to take Salisbury FC to the top of the football world. I’ve had a sneak peek at the episode. David Wressell gives us an introduction to…

As previously mentioned, the Frome friendly fixture was in doubt due to heavy rain that they’d had. Unfortunately, the conditions have won and the match is off. If you have purchased tickets online, please contact Frome Town FC for a refund. https://www.weareba11.com/contact-and-company-details

The following is a statement from the league. The Trident Leagues (the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Football Leagues) welcome the decision to allow some fans into grounds situated in Tier 3 areas. However, in light of the decision of all 224 Clubs only last week to vote overwhelmingly in favour of suspending the current…

Update on a limited return of home spectators for ‘non-elite’ football clubs in Tier 3 areas The FA has today received approval from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) for a limited return of home spectators to be permitted at clubs competing in the National League System (NLS), Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP)and…

THE Whites exited the FA Trophy on Tuesday night after a 1-0 defeat at a freezing cold Ray Mac. The second lockdown seems to have come at the worst possible time for the Whites, who were in excellent form when play was suspended. It was a narrow defeat, and we can point to a possible…

After the disappointment of our exit from the Buildbase FA Trophy, I had a chat with Steve to get his view on it. “I’m disappointed with the result and especially the performance considering where we left off before the break. However, I thought Bracknell were very good on the night and deservedly won. Unfortunately, it…

We did the November lottery draw on Tuesday evening at the Ray Mac. Thanks to Alan Green who drew the numbers. Congratulations to the following winners of the November windfall lottery. Monthly Draw Winners 1st Nick Drew £160 2nd Keith Quaintance £96 3rd Shaun Drew £64

Tickets are available on the gate for tonight’s match against Bracknell Town on a first-come-first-served basis. Please remember that it is card payment only on the gate (NO CASH). Kick-off is at 7.30 pm. Tea huts are open but the bar is closed due to the current restrictions.

Salisbury FC facemasks are back in stock and are available in the club shop this evening. Priced at £6. Don’t hang about as they sold out fast last time. If any remain after this evening we will make them available online.

Online tickets will only be available until 5 pm. If any are remaining to sell on the gate we will announce that on our website and social media and they will be first come first served. To guarantee entry buying online is the safest option. Season ticket holder’s seats will be reserved until 7.15 after…

Our Virtual Gaffer and YouTube content creator, David Wressell set Salisbury FC fans a challenge to supply ideas for a digital 3rd kit to be used in his series of videos where he will take charge of The Whites in Football Manager 2021. The ideas were collated and developed into some great designs by Lorenzo…

The resumption of the Pitching In Southern League has been postponed and will be reviewed again when the national tier system is also reviewed by the Government. This will take place on or after the 16th of December. We’re awaiting a statement from the FA and will share that once it is available. The Buildbase…

The Football Association [The FA] has today issued updated guidance for ‘non-elite’ football in England following confirmation from the UK Government that organised sports can return from Wednesday 2nd December. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport [DCMS] has this evening issued updated guidelines on the return to recreational team sport which permits the…

Tickets for our Buildbase FA Trophy fixture are now available to purchase online. The match is due to take place on Tuesday 8th December and will kick-off at 7.30 pm.

As we have previously announced, we now have Virtual Gaffer. YouTube content creator, David Wressell has chosen to take on the challenge of taking Salisbury FC through the leagues and hopefully to the very top of digital world football on the latest version of Football Manager. Our real-world Macron home and away kits have been…

I’m at the top of the Easy Fundraising league table and I’m chuffed with that. Best of all, it hasn’t cost me a penny! I would really love to be knocked off the top five list though. Who’s going to have a go? How do we earn free money For Salisbury FC? Join Easy Fundraising…

I am sorry to have to advise Whites’ supporters that our Press Officer, Alec Hayter, had to be rushed to hospital on Saturday after suffering a massive bleed on the brain. He is currently being treated in Intensive Care in the Neuro ward at Southampton General Hospital and so far is responding well to treatment…

The Whites can confirm that subject to any further changes imposed by the Government and football authorities at the end of the current lockdown, our Buildbase FA Trophy game at home to Bracknell Town will take place on Tuesday 8 December, kick off 7-30 pm. No information has yet been given as to attendance by…

We have today heard from the Pitching In Southern Premier League of the intention to recommence the league season on Saturday 12 December, provided that the current lockdown finishes on 2 December as has been indicated by the Government. Should the season recommence on 12 December then the existing fixtures and dates will apply thereafter….

Salisbury FC supporters, Beverley and Sandra Ellis have been busy making their display for this year’s St Thomas’s Church Christmas Tree Festival. The festival has been running for 15 years at the church in the heart of Salisbury and attracts many visitors every year. Like many things in 2020, the church is adapting to the…

Today we’ve been informed by three SFC players that they have tested positive for Covid 19. As players and supporters have been kept separate throughout this pandemic, we feel the transfer risk is minimal. However, we want to make people aware so that if anyone that attended Tuesday evening’s match does have symptoms, they get…

We have made the decision to close the Ray Mac to staff and visitors until further notice. Staff are able to carry out many jobs from home as we have been set up to work remotely for a few years now. If you call the office, leave a message and we will pick it up….

We’re no strangers to virtual football at Salisbury FC as we had an interesting range of virtual friendlies during the summer. So, we’re pleased to announce our new virtual gaffer, David Wressell. He’s an experienced manager of the digital version of the game and when Football Manager 2021 is launched he will be aiming to…

In view of the lockdown due to Covid 19, the Whites took their last opportunity to acknowledge Remembrance Day before a Friendly match against Laverstock and Ford FC on Tuesday evening. Before the match, Management, players and spectators took part in an impeccably observed two-minute silence and watched a presentation on the electronic scoreboard. Images…

We did the October lottery draw last Saturday at the Ray Mac. All the Social distancing requirements were observed. Thanks to Colin Newbury of Wilts FA who drew the numbers. Congratulations to the following winners of the October windfall lottery. Monthly Draw Winners 1st Simon Hillier £164 2nd Julie Coward £98 3rd Ian Kirby £66

Salisbury FC 3 Laverstock & Ford 2 Friendly match Tuesday, 3 November 2020 By Alec Hayter With the news that players were unlikely to even be able to train during lockdown and after Gosport Borough decided to postpone our league game with them, this hastily arranged friendly at least gave one last “hurrah” before everything…

It all happened a bit quickly yesterday so I thought it would be good to clarify what is going on. If you know someone that doesn’t use the internet or might not have seen the information below, please let them know the late change of plan. The league sent out an email yesterday saying that…

As a result of the UK Government’s new national Covid-19 restrictions, and subject to Members of Parliament voting tomorrow [Wednesday 4 November 2020] and the publication of bespoke guidance from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport [DCMS], the impact on ‘non elite’ football in England will include the suspension of the following during…

On Tuesday evening we will now welcome local side Laverstock & Ford for a friendly match at the Ray Mac. Kick-off is 7.30 pm. This will be pay on the gate (600 max). Either via card or correct money as change will not be given. Entry will be Adults £5Concessions and under 16s £2 Draught…

After the Southern League emailed clubs earlier today telling us that both teams have to agree to this week’s fixtures being played, Gosport Borough contacted the league to request the postponement of Tuesday’s fixture. We’re really disappointed not to be able to welcome you all to the Ray Mac tomorrow. As you know, putting games…

The draw for the Buildbase FA Trophy First Round Proper has given the Whites a home draw against Bracknell Town of the Pitching In Isthmian League South Cenrtral Division. Bracknell currently lie in fourth spot in their league, with two games in hand over leaders Waltham Abbey. The winners will receive £3000 from the FA…

Salisbury FC 6 Tiverton Town 0 Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Saturday, 31 October 2020 By Alec Hayter A Halloween spooktacular saw the Whites show their ruthless dark side and left Tivvy in a tizzy with a 6-0 thrashing. In spite of a cracking win on Tuesday against Weston-super-Mare, I heard that some still…

So, what could be our last game for a month will take place on Tuesday evening. Gosport Borough will visit the Ray Mac and kick-off will be at 7.30 pm. With the form we’re showing, no one wants to stop. Unfortunately, the impromptu midseason break is looking likely so we want to go into it…

Tickets are available on the gate for today’s FA Trophy match against Tiverton Town. No cash, card payments only.

Reserved seats for existing season ticket holders will be held until 2.45 pm. Remember, as per the rules of the FA Trophy, season tickets are not valid for this game but you do have the option to retain your seat. After 2.45 pm the seats will be offered to others and once they are, you…

Steve looks back at the Weston game and ahead to the Buildbase FA Trophy match on Saturday. He also answers some starting XI criticism.

Salisbury FC’s midweek home games are now moving to 7.30 pm kick-off. This is due to the 10 pm curfew on hospitality as it gives us a bit more time after the game. This includes next Tuesday’s fixture with Gosport Borough and will run for the rest of the season.

Salisbury FC 2 Weston-super-Mare AFC 1 Pitching In Southern League Premier South Tuesday, 28 October 2020 By Alec Hayter What a great contest this was! In my humble opinion, a much better watch than seeing one side slaughter another, and a great noisy and supportive crowd certainly got what they deserved, with the team getting…

There are some tickets available on the gate for this evening’s match against Weston-super-Mare. There are currently 100 remaining (at the time of posting) so we must warn you that it’s first come first served. I will be closing online ticket sales at 5 pm so that we can prepare for everyone arriving. We were…

Our model, Manny Quinn, is wearing our 2020 Autumn Collection face mask. There is only a limited number available so be sure to purchase yours at one of the upcoming home fixtures. They’re available in the club shop only and cost £6.

Dorchester Town 1 Salisbury FC 6 Pitching In Southern League South Saturday, 24 October 2020 By Alec Hayter A day of disappointment!………. but only for Elliot Wheeler who, after having entered the action on 72 minutes thought, three minutes later, that at last he had scored his first ever goal for Salisbury FC to add…

What a great performance at Dorchester. Winning 1-6 in the pouring rain. Next up for Salisbury FC is Weston-super-Mare at the Ray Mac on Tuesday evening. 27th October 7.45 PM kick-off. Tickets are available by hitting the button below. Let’s get behind the lads. COME ON YOU WHITES

Steve joins me in the Blue Bee Bar as we chat about the Hartley Wintney match and upcoming fixtures against Dorchester and Tiverton Town

Bristol Rovers have recalled loan goalkeeper Liam Armstrong with immediate effect, and the Whites would like to wish all the best in his future career, and thank him for his help during his short spell with us. The Club is pleased to welcome another Rovers’ keeper, 23 year old Alexis Andre Jnr, who has joined…

Tickets for the Tiverton FA Trophy match are now live again.

The draw for the third qualifying round of the Buildbase FA Trophy has taken place and we have a home tie against Tiverton Town FC. The fixture will take place on Saturday 31st October and will kick-off at 3 pm.

Photos courtesy of Josie Shipman Hartley Wintney 0 Salisbury FC 2 Pitching In Southern Premier League South Saturday, 17 October 2020 By Alec Hayter Some things don’t change but others do, and in the first category the Row didn’t change their record of never having beaten the Whites, whilst what did change was the ending…

A new date for the fixture at Taunton has now been arranged. We will make the journey to Somerset on November 10th and it will kick off at 7.45 pm.

We did the September lottery draw last Saturday at the Ray Mac. All the Social distancing requirements were observed. Thanks to Colin Newbury of Wilts FA who drew the numbers. Congratulations to the following winners of the September windfall lottery. Monthly Draw Winners 1st Shirley Ayres £164 2nd Sam Roberts £98 3rd Timothy Jones £66

I’ve spoken to a few supporters that had purchased online tickets for the postponed match that was due to be played at Taunton and I have been informed that although they’ve emailed, they haven’t had a refund. Some of you will be waiting on a revised date for this fixture to see if you can…

Salisbury FC 2 Poole Town FC 2 Pitching In Southern Premier League South Saturday, 10 October 2020 By Alec Hayter Eat your heart out, customers of Sky and BT Sport who are being asked to pay an extra £15 for the “privilege” of watching some often sterile Premiership games. It’s a sobering thought that for…

Match Day Sponsor Owen Thomas Happy 18th Birthday Today’s Match Day Sponsor is Owen Thomas who also celebrates his 18th birthday with us at the Ray Mac. Happy birthday, Owen. We hope you have a great day. Match Ball Sponsor The Match Ball Sponsor for today’s fixture is Jeff T’s Barber Shop. Jeff and his…

Our fixture against Poole Town has now sold out. This is now an all-ticket game and there will be no tickets available on the gate. Please don’t travel to the stadium without a ticket as you will be refused entry. Thanks for all of your support and we hope for a great game. Safe travels.

If you, or anyone you associate with, have any COVID symptoms, don’t attend, don’t chance it. Follow the guidance and stay at home and get tested. This weekend we welcome Poole Town FC to the Ray Mac. This match is now SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets available on the gate. Below is the…

The Whites are pleased to confirm the following additions to their squad: Alfie Hawke, who has progressed through the youth set up, and is now playing for SFC Reserves having captained both sides, has signed Pitching In Southern League forms for the Club. Subject to International Clearance, 36 year old striker Kaid Mohamed has signed…