Steve Jupp, BA11's Club Historian, looks forward to 25-26's first outing at Badgers Hill. It may only be a pre-season friendly but Saturday’s home encounter against National League South Chippenham Town will be a poignant occasion for Frome fans, many of whom, during a summer of off-field turmoil, feared they would never see their beloved team play at Badgers Hill again.

Steve Jupp, BA11's Club Historian, probes a final pre-season test against Step 5 opposition. It's friendly No. 5 for the Scarlet Runners with a trip to the Cossham Street home of old adversaries Mangotsfield United who will be sure to provide a challenging test with the start of their own Hellenic League campaign only a week away.

Steve Jupp, BA11's Club Historian, provides his thoughts ahead of a trip to the seaside. With the big Southern League kick-off now just THREE weeks away, it's a change of scene for the Robins in their pre-season schedule as they head to the south coast for some sea air and a visit to Wessex Premier League outfit Bournemouth FC.