A-Team
The A-Team is where the club's strongest players test themselves in the league. Whilst we aren't GMs and won't be challenging to win Division 1 any time soon, we always give every match our best shot, play the game in the right spirit, and try to make sure the opposition have to work hard to get a result against North Bristol.
New players are always welcome - if you would like to play in the league then speak to one of the club exec or any of the club's other league players and we'll be happy to help get you set up and playing in the right one of our teams.
Current Season: 2025-2026
Our A-Team is playing in the 2025-26 season in the Bristol & District League Division 4.
Link to North Bristol A's 2025-26 league fixtures.
Link to the Division 4 League Table.
New season, new optimism. Come On North Bristol!
2024-2025 Season Report
Our A-Team played the 2024-25 season in the Bristol & District League Division 3.
While results didn't go the way we wanted, most matches were close and there were some excellent individual performances. With greater consistency (and a change in luck!) we'd have been able to change those unfortunate 3½-2½ reverses into wins and climb the table to safety. Sadly it wasn't to be, and we finished bottom of the table at the end of a tough campaign where we fought hard every step of the way, usually against higher-rated opposition. Well done to everybody who represented our A-Team this season, you are all a credit to the club! We'll be back; relegation was just a flesh wound.
Fixtures and Results List here.
2023-2024 Season Report
We made a strong start, topping the table at times, including a magnificent win over eventual champions Yate & Sodbury, and various players getting fantastic results against higher-rated opponents. Sadly we weren't able to sustain our early season form across all 6 boards for the entire season. We finally posted a creditable mid table finish on 14 points.
Whilst we set out hoping for a sustained promotion challenge, it was a good solid season as we settled into playing on Tuesday nights at our new home. We adapted to the unavailability of some club stalwarts, with new and existing players stepping into their shoes.
The (almost)* undisputed player of the 2023-24 season was Richard Millener. Richard remained undefeated against all comers in the league, posting a massive 12½ points from a possible 14 (Played 14, Won 11, Drew 3, Lost 0). Almost all of Richard’s games were played on the lofty heights of Board 1, often against more highly rated players. Richard’s excellent performance across the season secured him the Alan Ashby Salver, awarded annually to the highest scoring player across the league’s divisions, plus the club's Player of the Season trophy.
*Club legend Pete Saunders will tell you his 100% record (Played 1, Won 1) surpassed anything the rest of us could manage. Well done Pete!