Steve Jupp, BA11's Club Historian, examines our first Southern League assignment. The countdown is finally over and season 2025-26, one which many Frome followers feared, over a summer of stress and angst, their club might not take part in, is upon us with Tavistock providing the opposition for an eagerly anticipated Badgers Hill opener.

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.