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Welcome to the 2026/27 season
A slightly belated but very warm welcome to the 2026/27 season to all our players, parents and families. We hope you all had a fantastic summer and enjoyed a well-earned break. The season is now in full swing, with games every week across our age groups. It has been brilliant to see so many players…
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We’ve been chosen for the Co-op Local Community Fund
Choose us as your local cause in the Co-op app from 18 October 2026 and help support women’s football in Long Ashton.
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Keep Up The Convo – we’re backing Play Safe 2026
We’re supporting the FA’s Play Safe campaign again this season. This year’s theme is “Keep Up The Convo” – it’s about everyone in football (coaches, volunteers, committee) making sure the kids feel listened to, not just when something’s wrong but week in, week out. There’s more on the campaign on the Play Safe hub, including…
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Somerset FA Youth Council is recruiting for 2026/27
Are you passionate about football and eager to make a difference in your community? The Somerset FA Youth Council is looking for enthusiastic young people to represent their peers and help shape the future of the game. Who can apply? Why Join the Youth Council?
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Veterans launch and women’s football update
Following in the footsteps of the launch of women’s football in Long Ashton, we’re excited to announce the launch of a mens “veterans” (over 35) team for the village. The team will be playing in the North Somerset Veterans league starting this September. We welcome anyone from the village to show interest and join in…
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Long Ashton Girls teams featured in Evening Post story
The story of the growth of Long Ashton Junior FC girls teams has been featured in an Evening Post story on how England success has inspired a new generation of girls to take up football: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/england-stars-become-inspiration-100-10906565 Read the article for how over 100 girls from 6 to 16 are proudly representing Long Ashton.
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Silent Support weekend 15/16 November 2025
The FA National Silent Support Weekend initiative will be returning this November, aiming once again to champion positive touchline behaviour across grassroots youth football in England. During Silent Support Weekend, spectators are welcome to show appreciation through applause for good play and coaches can offer encouragement to their teams. Spectators are asked to avoid shouting…
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Play Safe Weekend 27/28 September
We’re taking part in the Play Safe Weekend! Play Safe is a year-round campaign that amplifies the importance of safeguarding in football. This year is all about encouraging adults to create open conversations, ask questions, and actively listen to children. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Time. On 28/29 September, we’ll be using our voices to give children…
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“Only the Captain” and other rule changes for 2025/26
This season there are two rule changes which are likely to be relevant for our teams, these are detailed below. A full overview of all rules changes is available at https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/2025-26-law-changes-explained. Only the Captain A new rule is being introduced to prevent players “mobbing” the referee and to clamp down on dissent. An FA produced…
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U16s LAJFC 2025 – the Final match report!
The last few goals were scored by Long Ashton juniors U16s on Saturday 29th March after 11 years of football! Over the years this group has involved more than 50 kids from the village and surrounding local area. The coaching team has supported the team on the journey from the beginning to end with Stewart…