Sky Blues On The Road -Leamington FC

WHO ARE THEY?
Now firmly back on the footballing map, Leamington this season won the Midland Football Alliance and the League Cup. The Brakes spent many years as Locheed and then AP Leamington before folding in 1988 after slipping all the way down from what we now call the Conference to the Midland Combination.

A new committee kept fundraising and in 2000 a new club started life in the Midland Combination Division Two. Well backed by the town and its people,

The Brakes under City supporting manager Jason Cadden won Division Two and then were runner-s up the following season to gain entry in the Premier Division. In their third season promotion was achieved and Leamington took their place in the Midland Football Alliance.

They finished fifth in their first season but progressed to the FA Cup 1st Round proper only to face a strong Colchester United side who banged in nine goals without reply.

This season,Leamington cantered through the Alliance season to win the title and finish some seventeen points clear of second place Romulus. Last week Leamington added the League Cup to their list of successes.

What division Leamington will play in next season is being debated, (the Southern League looks favourite) and an announcement is expected on May 14th.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
http://www.leamingtonfc.co.uk/index.php
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LAST MATCH
The first Lord Mayor Of Leamington's Charity Cup was played last season. City won 5-0 with goals from Gary McSheffrey, Andy Morrell,Dele Adebola,Liam Davis and Kevin Thornton.
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TEAM NEWS
Last time City started with the first team before introducing some reserve teamers at the break. Both sides will give all their available players a run-out.
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Kick off is at 7.30pm. Admission prices - Adults £5, Concessions £3, Children £2. All proceeds go to Childlife
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WEATHER
Light showers and a temperature of ten degrees around kick off time is forecast.
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HOW TO GET THERE

Take M42 to Junction 3A and travel southbound on M40. Exit at Junction 14 and follow A452 towards Leamington. Continue straight ahead at 1st roundabout and, at following roundabout, take 2nd exit A452 (Europa Way) towards Leamington. At next roundabout take 4th exit (Harbury Lane) signposted Harbury and Bishops Tachbrook.

At next roundabout take 3rd exit continuing on Harbury Lane. At traffic lights continue straight ahead into Harbury Lane. Ground is 1.5 miles on left.

From South:
Take M40 northbound and exit at Junction 13. Turn right onto A452 towards Leamington. At 1st roundabout take 3rd exit A452 (Europa Way) towards Leamington and follow directions as above.

From Leamington Town Centre:
Follow signs to Whitnash and Bishops Tachbrook (B4087) Tachbrook Road for approximately 2 miles. At traffic lights turn left into Harbury Lane. Ground is 1.5 miles on left.

Alternative Directions:
Go to M6 Junction 2 and take A46 (Coventry Eastern By-Pass). Follow A46 until you reach junction with A45. Turn left on to A45. Shortly afterwards follow signs for A423 towards Southam and Banbury. Follow A423 for 3.3 miles until you reach B4455 (Fosse Way). Take B4455 signposted Cirencester and continue until you reach roundabout at junction with A425. Continue B4455 and after approximately 1.5 miles you will pass under a railway bridge. Travel a further .5 of a mile and turn right at crossroads into Harbury Lane, signposted Leamington and Warwick. Ground is .5 mile on right.

Take great care at the ground entrance. Harbury Lane is a fast road with many cars overtaking so look BOTH ways when you exit at the end of the match.

NB Leamington (BR) railway station is a few miles from the ground. Best to get a taxi to the ground. There is a train from Coventry at 18.24 which gets to Leamington at 18.37. The one back is at 22.11 arriving in Cov eleven minutes later.