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Teams

Find out more about the teams who cross the white line at Hartpury.

At Hartpury University and Hartpury College we offer talented football players the chance to study, train and play in an environment that's as close as it gets to a professional club. We have an outstanding track record of developing players, as well as preparing them for a career beyond their sport.

Hartpury FC

Currently playing in Southern League Division One South, Hartpury FC has risen through the football pyramid as a platform to help progress football players, offering opportunities to play at a high standard. Players develop and emerge through the Hartpury College and Hartpury University Academies before progressing into the Hartpury FC squad. 

Meet the Players

Seth Locke

A goalkeeper who has been within the Hartpury Programme for 6 years and signed for the club from Malvern Town last season having been at Bristol Manor Farm in 2024-25 winning the GFA Cup.

Seth Locke
Sol Kent

Moving into his third season with the Acorns having joined from Clevedon Town. Was named Hartpury Young player of the season in 2024-25.

Sol Kent (2)
Billy Osborn

Billy is moving into his forth year with the acorns after joining three years ago from Watford FC. Appointed as captain last season, Billy had a strong first season at step 4 last year, and will look to continue that this season.

Billy Osborn

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Nathan Jenkins

Moving into his third year with the Acorns having joined from Eastbourne Town after many years at Brighton and Hove Albion. Winner of the supporters and players player of the year last season

Nathan Jenkins (2)
Noah Coates

– Noah joined in 2025-2026 after being one of the standout players for Cinderford Town the previous season. A versatile player who can play a number of different positions, Noah had an outstanding season last year winning the managers player of the year award.

Noah Coates
Louis Manning

A product of the Hartpury College 16-18 programme. Louis finished as Top Goalscorer in 2024-25 scoring 20 goals in all competitions and had a strong first season at step 4, he will be looking to push on this season as he enters his third year with the acorns.

Louis Manning (2)
Riley McGregor

Another player who has come through the Hartpury College 16-18 programme having left Swindon Town. Riley played for both Hartpury and Gloucester City in 2024-25 making several appearances for the tigers before his season was unfortunately cut short through injury. He returned towards the end of last season and is looking to play a crucial role for the acorns this season. Another former Hartpury Young player of the year winner.

Riley Mcgregor
Drew Robinson

Drew joined the club three years ago from Burton Albion, a solid one vs one defender who is very comfortable on the ball and likes to join in and create goal scoring opportunities.

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Keon Sanniola

Joined the acorns last year on loan from Forest Green Rovers. Having left forest green rovers at the end of last season. Keon has joined the acorns permanently looking to build on last season.

Keon Sanniola
Morgan Ewing

Winger who joined us from Luton Town and is a product of the Hartpury College 16-18 programme. He represented England Schools last year after a very successful season both with Hartpury and on dual registration at Lydney Town. As he steps up into the Hartpury FC team he will be looking to make a big impression, as a quick, strong and direct winger.

Morgan Ewing

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Joao Silva

Joao joins us having spent many years a Port Vale. A tricky winger with an eye for goal. Joao will look to contribute with goals and assists for the acorns this season.

Joao Silva
Kian Davies

Another product of the Hartpury College programme having joined us 2 years ago from Cardiff City. A creative attacking midfielder with a real eye for goal. Kian had an outstanding season at Cinderford Town last season at step 5 and will be looking to build on that this year with the Acorns.

Kian Davies
George Sims

Joined Hartpury from Grimsby Town four years ago, after a successful first season at the club, his second season was heavily impacted by injuries but he returned to have a successful season last year. A strong and aggressive defender who is strong in both boxes.

George Sims
Connor Callow

Connor is moving into his second season with the acorns having joined from Portland United. A confident left footed defender, Connor established himself as a regular in the team last season and will look to push on again this year.

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Josh Roney

Josh joined Hartpury FC three years ago from Stoke City, a key player in the last three seasons wining Managers and Players Player of the year at the end of the 2024-25 season. Josh then moved on to Stratford Town in the Southern Premier League Central at the beginning of the 2025/26 season, and returned to the club in early 2026.

Josh Roney
Rory Preston

Rory has just joined the club after spending a number of years at Lincoln City. An energetic and technically good footballer. Rory will be looking to make a big impact in his first season with the Acorns.

Rory Preston

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Spencer Hamilton

Joined the club as a player coach. Spencer Joined us from Worcester City. Spencer is formerly of Gloucester City AFC, where he made nearly 150 appearances between 2014 and 2020, and was also the club's captain during that period. Spencer then moved on to Chippenham Town before returning to Gloucester City for the 2023/2024 season under Tim Flowers, from which he left in May 2025. He is the Head of the Hartpury College Football programme and was a former undergrad and masters coaching student at Hartpury University.

Meet the Staff

Chris Knowles

Manager

Phil Clarke

Assistant Manager

Mike Symons

First Team Coach

Alex Hainault

Head of Strength & Conditioning

1st Team Analyst

Finn Langley

Head of Digital Media & Marketing

Sam Yapp

Hartpury College Mens Football Academy

Join the Hartpury Academy

As a talented footballer you’ll have the chance to study, train and play in an environment that’s as close as it gets to a professional club. Hartpury College and Hartpury University offer various study options for players aged 16 and 18+. Register your interest today.