Match Preview | Aylestone Park vs AFC Mansfield

The wait is over as the United Counties League Premier Division North gets underway this weekend, with AFC Mansfield making the trip to face Aylestone Park in their opening league fixture.

The Bulls head into the new season in good spirits after a productive pre-season campaign. Preparations began with a convincing 4-0 win over Clipstone, followed by a 4-2 defeat at Dearne & District. They bounced back with a 3-2 victory away at Harworth before drawing 2-2 with Basford United and playing out a goalless stalemate against Dronfield Town. Pre-season finished on a positive note with a 2-0 win away at Handsworth.

Manager Phil Buxton has been pleased with what he's seen during pre-season, with the squad using the games to build fitness, confidence, and valuable minutes ahead of the new campaign. Attention now turns to Saturday, where the Bulls will be looking to put that preparation into practice and get their league season off to the best possible start.

📍 Venue: Aylestone Park FC

Address: Wigston, Leicester, LE2 6TG

If you're making the trip, your support could make all the difference. We hope to see plenty of Bulls fans there as we get the 2026/27 league campaign underway. Come on, you Bulls!