News & Match Reports

Now that all Covid social distancing restrictions have been removed, we are intending to revert to the Season 2019/20 seating plan for Stand Season Tickets holders (Seated).  As we promised when social distancing started, these seats will be reserved for anyone that had a seat in 2019 that are renewing their season ticket for this…

The lads showing their support for Kick It Out. Tackling all aspects of discrimination, inequality and exclusion. Image by ©Roger Elliott

We did the June lottery draw on Saturday at the Ray Mac. Thanks to James Philpott for drawing the numbers. Congratulations to the following winners… June Monthly Draw Winners 1st Mark Bailey £153 2nd Steve Claridge £91 3rd Henry Scott £61

In this video, we talk about the Totton match, look forward to Tuesday evening’s game against Moneyfields and I ask if we need a new striker? Don’t forget you can get your Moneyfields tickets online. £5 for adults and £2 for concessions. Kick off is 7.45 pm. You can also pay on the gate via…

After Havant pulled out of the Tuesday evening fixture due to injuries, Moneyfields FC has agreed to join us at the Ray Mac for a friendly. Kick-off will remain at 7.45 pm. Tickets are available online and will also be available on the gate via CARD payment only. Adults are £5 and concessions + under…

The Havant and Waterlooville friendly match that was due to take place this Tuesday has been called off due to a few injury issues that they are having. I have contacted our online ticket company and actioned refunds for tickets already sold. We can’t confirm it yet, but it is looking likely that we will…

Today sees the release of the Pitching In Southern League Premier South fixtures. Our first fixture of this season’s campaign will see us making the trip to Metropolitain Police. Some will say it’s a good one to get out of the way but we’ll be hoping to make a great start to the season and…

Tickets are available for our friendly fixture on Saturday when we welcome AFC Totton to the Ray Mac for a 3 pm kick-off. Payment on the gate via card only will be available, but as people have found previously, online tickets gets things moving much quicker.

This quick update from Steve includes the change of the Andover New Street fixture, a look ahead to the Totton match and a look back at the Lymington game. The postponed fixture with Andover New Street has now been rescheduled and will take place on July 27th and will kick off at 7.45 pm. Reminder…

Salisbury FC Development will be playing in the Salisbury Hospital Cup for the 2021/22 season. The first group stage fixture will take place this Wednesday 14th July and will kick off at 7.45 pm when Andover Town visit the Ray Mac. This match will be pay on the gate and we will be accepting both…

UPDATE This event is now fully booked. We can seat more people but it will have to be in our hospitality lounge which is separate from the bar. If you’re interested in that option you can use our contact page to enquire. I have either emailed or called everyone that has booked to confirm their…

This morning we received a request from Havant and Waterlooville to move their fixture to the 20th of July. We were due to play Andover Town away that day but they are going to try and fit us in another time. We would like to thank Andover Town for being so understanding and we hope…

In this video, we talk about players that have departed and arrived so far and cover the Portchester match plus the upcoming fixtures.

Saturday July 10th 2021 – 3 pm This Saturday we welcome Lymington Town to the Ray Mac for a preseason friendly. Tickets are available online and as people found out last Saturday it is much quicker to enter the ground when you have an online ticket. We will be accepting payment on the gates but…

GroupGermanyUkraine Next up is England v Denmark in the semi-final. We are again showing the match live in the Blue Bee Bar at Salisbury FC’s Ray Mac Stadium. Entry is FREE so come along and have a few drinks and cheer on England to victory!The bar will be open from 6.30 pm. We are also offering food…

Anyone that joined us for our preseason friendly v Portchester will have seen a stunning goal by Dylan Jones. The chance looked to have gone but Dylan recovered, turned and produced a fantastic finish. It excited the entire crowd and for good reason. Within a minute of that goal, I got an email from Suzie…

Tickets are now available online for our first three friendlies. We’re using See Tickets again this season after their excellent service last year. After so long without football at the Ray Mac, we can’t wait to get going again and welcome you all back to the stadium. Admission for the AFC Portchester, Lymington Town and…

Season tickets are now available to purchase for the 2021/22 season. We would like to thank the large number of supporters that have already donated their discount to the club. If supporters do wish to take up the discount offer then they should contact the club direct on 01722 776655 or email admin@salisburyfc.co.uk.  Wherever possible supporters are urged…

We’re pleased to announce that Aaron McCreadie has signed for Salisbury FC. The 20-year-old midfielder joins from Gosport Borough. Aaron joined Oxford United’s Academy at the age of 9 & progressed through the Oxford United Academy earning a professional deal thereafter. He was sent out on loan to Hayes & Yeading and Gosport Borough to gain…

This week it was confirmed that Elliot Wheeler was heading to Gosport Borough. Elliot has been at Salisbury FC since he made his debut on February 27th 2016 when we faced Verwood Town in the Wessex League. During his time at the club, he made 187 appearances and scored 2 goals. That puts him third on…

Popular youngster, Dominic Jefferies has decided not to accept the offer from Salisbury FC to remain at the Ray Mac this season as he will be moving to Premier League side Brentford FC, initially playing for Brentford B. During Dominic’s time here, his stats are as follows… 13 appearances 2 goals4 apps 1 goal while…

We’re pleased to announce that midfielder, Darren Mullings will be staying at Salisbury FC for the 2021/22 season. He will again be taking the player/coach role as he has done previously. Darren often takes control of large parts of training and is a big part of the coaching team. A natural teacher and hard worker…

We’re so pleased to announce the birth of Callum Hart & Sinead Hayward’s baby girl, Delilah Hart A little less sleep in the near future for our Assistant Manager!All of us at Salisbury FC wish all your family the very best for the future.

Berry Telecom have, regretfully, advised that they are unable to continue with their sponsorship of the club.  We are fully aware that this has been a difficult decision for them and like many businesses they have had to adjust over the last 18 months of uncertainty.  Salisbury FC would like to put on record it’s appreciation for…

Marcus Beauchamp We’re pleased to announce that Marcus Beauchamp has signed for another season at Salisbury FC. His effort in training this weekend couldn’t be faulted. He gave it everything in really difficult conditions. His hunger and determination to be fit and ready for the new season was clear for all to see. Good luck…

Our friends at Salisbury FC Supporters’ Club are holding two of their hugely popular painting and odd job days at the Ray Mac. They’re asking that volunteers that are willing to grab a paintbrush or help with any other little jobs around the stadium to attend on Saturday 19th June and/or Saturday 26th June. They…

We’re so lucky at the Ray Mac to have a fantastic team of volunteers. The office is run mainly by volunteers and the constant maintenance around the ground is all done by generous folks that give up their time to help our club all year round. Match days are also made possible by the volunteer…

The club is considering holding a car boot sale on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Ray Mac starting in August on 1st August.  However, for this to be a viable and sustainable venture we need to have sufficient staff, preferably volunteers, to provide stewarding and also refreshments via one of our tea huts.  A…

We did the April and May lottery draws on Tuesday at the Ray Mac. We were joined by Lee Kennedy from KVF Consultants and his son Vincent who did the draw for us. Both Lee and Vincent had a tour of the club and really enjoyed their morning at Salisbury FC. I’m not sure what…

We’re pleased to announce that 27-year-old midfielder, Josh Wakefield has signed from Weymouth FC subject to FA approval. Josh started his career playing in the local youth leagues around Shaklin until AFC Bournemouth offered him a two-year apprenticeship in the summer of 2010. After his apprenticeship finished he earned a professional deal in the summer…

We’re pleased to announce that Jack Ball has signed again for Salisbury FC and will remain at the club for the 2021/22 season. I spoke to Jack at a recent training session and he was in his typically upbeat mood and looking forward to the season ahead. Great to have you at the Ray Mac…

Season Tickets for the 2021/2022 season will go on sale from 14th June 2021.  The prices are unchanged from the 2020/2021 season.  Wherever possible supporters are urged to buy their season tickets via the online shop to reduce the number of phone calls and, particularly, visits to the office.   A large number of supporters have already advised…

Salisbury FC is pleased to announce that 24-year-old goalkeeper, Patrick O’Flaherty has signed from Gosport Borough pending FA approval. Patrick progressed through the AFC Bournemouth Academy and earned a professional contract. He played for AFC Bournemouth U 18s and U 21s and was loaned out to Farnborough, AFC Totton, Wimborne Town, Poole Town & Gosport…

It is with some regret that the club announces the departure of Lewis Benson.  Since his Debut v Evesham United on the 6th August 2016, which was the first match of the second season, Lewis has been one of the mainstays of the club making 209 appearances and scoring 46 goals. Many of the attacking midfielder’s goals…

On Saturday 8th May we returned to training!! This is always an exciting time but this season it is extra special. With so much disruption and an uncomfortable amount of time without any 1st team action, this really did feel like the new beginning that we’re all desperate for. The lads, and a few trialists,…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Salisbury City FC player, Bobby Andrews. Bobby was 69 and still well known and liked around the Football Club. Although statistics from his era are a little sparse, we believe that he made his debut in the 1974/75 season, after joining from Shrewton…

We did the March lottery draw on Tuesday at the Ray Mac. Thanks to Debbie Berry from Latestop who drew the numbers. Congratulations to the following winners of the March windfall lottery. Monthly Draw Winners 1st Yemi Odubade £153 2nd Sandra Johnson £91 3rd Josh Sommerton £61

Salisbury FC will be joining the planned social media boycott across English football which is due to take place this weekend from 15.00 on Friday 30 April to 23.59 on Monday 3. Although we rely on these outlets to inform our supporters and interact with our local community, we believe that action needs to be…

The winner of the MyJobQuote tool kit competition has been announced with Tim Scheutz, a plumbing and heating contractor from Cambridge, taking home £250 worth of tools and equipment. Tim’s tool kit included a DeWalt drill set, a Pro Dry Core Case and Holesaw set. The tradesman was delighted by the news, saying of the…

Title image by ©Roger Elliott Joe Willis came to the Ray Mac on a one-month work experience during February of 2020. He featured in the squad three times and made two appearances, one start and one as a second-half substitute. On Saturday, at just 19, he made his first-team debut for Walsall FC in League…

Salisbury FC wishes to announce that Alan Green is retiring from his role of Commercial Manager with effect from 30 April 2021.  As many people will know Alan has been involved with the club for many years, first as a player, then a sponsor and latterly as the Commercial Manager and, will still be involved…

Title image by ©Roger Elliot Is that a light at the end of the tunnel I see?? We’re thrilled to announce that the pre-season fixtures are in place for the 1st team. I know that players, staff and supporters are desperate to get going again and we now have a date to aim for (pine…

As I announced last week during the Ask The Gaffer video the following players have signed for next season. Antonio Diaz Charlie Davis Harry Baker Marvin Brooks Charlie Kennedy Oliver Knowles Samuel Roberts We’re now pleased to announce that we have secured the return of three more players from last seasons squad. Daniel Fitchett Emmanuel…

Highlights plus the full 90 minutes of Salisbury FC Dev v Gosport Borough u23 can be viewed HERE.

Steve answers your questions in Ask The Gaffer.

I’ve spent the morning with the folks at Salisbury FC Walking Football which took place at Salisbury and South Wilts Sports Club on Wilton Road. It was great to see so many players turn up and excited to play football again. As I chatted to various members, they all said how much they’d missed the…

Replica kits have been reduced to £29.50 for adults and £19.50 for kids! Grab a bargain for a limited time. We’re also launching a limited-edition Polo shirt. These smart navy blue tops are the same ones worn by the coaching staff. There aren’t many available so don’t miss out.

A new Facebook page became a trip down Memory Lane. Dave and Simon from Cara Glass called in at the Ray Mac for a chat about their new Facebook page. We went back to the 70s with talk of the FA Cup first round and we find out that Dave’s claret is not red at…

The FA has finally ratified the decision to curtail the 2020/21 Pitching In Southern League Premier South season. With this news, the Salisbury FC Chairman, Ian Hammond has issued the following statement covering the financial situation at the club and news regarding the season tickets from last season. We now know for certain what has…

The Steve Claridge Football Foundation is holding an open day for anyone interested in the last few positions available for the 2021 intake. Come and see what the Academy can offer, the facilities and meet the tutors and coaches. School leavers taking their first steps into further education can join an exciting and comprehensive college…

Our catchup lottery draws took place today at the Ray Mac. Four draws, including the end of 2020 Super Draw were made by Matthew Cross from Aquatec. A huge thank you to Matt for joining us and pulling out the numbers. I would also like to welcome Aquatec to the club as sponsors. It is…

Next Season Subject to the FA Council ratifying the FA Alliance Committee’s decision to ‘curtail’ the 2020/21 season when it meets on Thursday 18th March, the Board of the Pitching In Southern Football League has decided that the 2021/22 season will commence on Saturday 14th August for all four divisions. The FA Cup Extra Preliminary…

This is your chance to ask the Gaffer whatever you want, within reason. We’ve not been able to have a Fans Forum for quite a while. So, Steve and I would like to invite you to submit your questions. It would be great to have them submitted as a video. Grab your mobile and take…

The FA have announced that the alliance and leagues committees have made known their intention to curtail the 2020/21 league season for steps 3-6 of the National League System. Salisbury FC is at step 3. This will be presented to The FA Council for ratification. More will follow from Salisbury FC when the FA Council…

Our first virtual ‘night in’ was a great event. 3 games of bingo, a load of chat and lots of laughs. It was great to see so many people get involved. Friends and strangers coming together online and finding plenty to talk about. A bit like when you’re at the match. But at home with…

Update The funeral will take place at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday 11th March 2021 at 3:45pm but will be a private cremation for close family and friends only due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Family flowers only.  Donations, if desired, to Salisbury Hospice Charity – c/o I. N. Newman Ltd, Griffin House, 55 Winchester St, Salisbury…

We wish to provide the following update to Clubs in relation to the potential continuation or curtailment of the 2020/21 season at Steps 3 to 6 of the National League System (NLS). The Alliance Committee (Steps 3 & 4) and Leagues Committee (Steps 5 & 6) met on 8 and 9 February, respectively, to discuss…

Antonio Diaz is returning to National League South side Hungerford Town for a second loan from the 5th of February for another month. Antonio was kind enough to have a chat with me today about how things are going. How has it been so far at Hungerford? “It’s been really good so far. The lads…

Since we were placed back into lockdown, I’ve been trying to think of a way to bring our supporters together. Loneliness might be an issue for some, but even if not alone it might be nice for people to connect with others. How about a bit of FREE online bingo? I have been running online…

It is with regret that we bring you news of the passing of staff member, Roy Lewin. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time. He will be missed by all of us at Salisbury FC. John Harper, Salisbury FC’s Deputy Safety Officer said the following… “Roy Lewin served the club…

With the current concerns and restrictions, it is difficult to attend Alec’s funeral. I know that most staff and many supporters would have attended under usual circumstances. As so many of us can’t be there, we’re pleased to be able to share with you the link and login credentials for the live webcast that will…

Alec’s family have been in contact with both Ian Hammond and myself. I have been asked to share the following information regarding the ceremony and details for anyone wishing to make a donation to the Wessex Neurological Centre. The funeral is at Test Valley Crematorium on Friday the 15th Jan at 1.45 pm. Numbers are obviously…

Have you been following the virtual Whites on YouTube? The first season is now coming to an exciting conclusion. Will we get promoted? You can find out in the latest episode which is below. You can now get your name or a (family-friendly) name of your choice into the game and support the Stars Appeal….

Did you know that The Steve Claridge Academy is at the Ray Mac? School leavers taking their first steps into further education can join an exciting and comprehensive college course which is focused on sport. It has an education and a practical side. As they’re a smaller college, both sides of the course will adapt…

The Salisbury FC Lottery December Super Windfall draw (approximately £1500) and the normal December monthly draw will take place as soon as it is safe to do so. That will also apply to the January and February draws. The Club’s Lottery is still running. We just can’t do the draws due to the current restrictions….

In episode 8 of Hometown Hero, David’s virtual Salisbury FC take on Taunton Town in a very entertaining Southern League Cup Final. He is joined by Salisbury Radio’s Justin Edwards who gives his expert analysis on this first shot at silverware in Football Manager 2021. A massive thank you to Justin and Salisbury Radio for…