THE spring has sprung, the grass has riz…and at long last, the football is back where it belongs!
After an exceptionally wet winter that kept everyone guessing, Downend Flyers have finally begun to feel the tide turn.
Warmer days have returned, pitches are playable again, and the beautiful game is making its long‑awaited comeback on real grass — just as it should be.
Like many clubs, our women’s teams have battled a season of postponements that created quite the fixture pile‑up.
The good news? It means even more chances to watch them in action before the season wraps up. The First Team continue their push to secure a Step 6 place for the eighth consecutive year, while the Reserves and the As eye strong top‑half finishes in their respective divisions.
You’ll find all upcoming fixtures at downendflyers.com.
In the girls’ setup, our U16s Dragons have been among the first to reap the benefits of drier pitches, as they have been crowned Bristol Girls’ League Division B champions, with three games to spare!
Meanwhile, in the U15s A Division, our Harriers are locked in a thrilling title race of their own, as they chase back‑to‑back league wins in what promises to be a nail‑biting finale.
Across the intermediate age groups, several Flyers squads have been gearing up for Spring Cup finals at the end of March, while our youngest players continue to remind us what it’s all about — joy, laughter, friendship, and football played with big smiles every single week.
Behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing for our annual girls’ and women’s tournament in late June, and we’re excited to be building a brand‑new U18s team for next season.
To get involved or learn more, head to downendflyers.com/contact.
As the pitches dry and the cheers grow louder, Flyers football is soaring again — and the best is yet to come.
Duncan Gardner