Congratulations to the Year 10 football team from SBL Academy, who have won the Woodcock Shield.
Their 2-0 victory over Oasis Academy Brislington at Ashton Gate was the culmination of an extremely successful season for the team, who progressed into the latter stages of several cup competitions. A cagey first half of the final was followed by two second-half goals from Max and Louie. Man of the match was Cam.
Headteacher Dr Robin Bassford said: “We are very grateful to the organisers of the Woodcock Shield and to Bristol City FC for providing this wonderful opportunity for our Year 10 team to play at Ashton Gate. There was such a strong sense of community in the stadium, thanks to the great support from students, parents and staff.
“We are very proud of the brilliant achievement of our team and the respectful manner with which they conducted themselves on the pitch.”
The Woodcock Shield competition, hotly contested by schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, dates back to 1907. The shield was presented to the SBL team by Bristol City legends Geoff Merrick, Trevor Tainton and Jantzen Derrick, who watched the game from the Lansdown Stand.
