League One Challenge Cup Final Preview

Nuneaton & District Sunday Football League

History - 1966 to Present Day

IN MEMORY OF JOHN WARD 1941-2024
The League One Challenge Trophy was first played for in the League in season 1966-67. The competition is "Open" to all Member Clubs "of League One". The winners in 2022-2023 were COLLYCROFT ROYAL OAK WARRIORS FC, who picked up the trophy for the 1st time, in beating DRAYTON FC RES 5 - 4.

MEET THE TEAMS

The 2023-2024 Final will take place at the PINGLES STADIUM - SUNDAY MARCH 24th 2.00pm KO.

ROYAL TRENT FC and HEARTY GOODFELLOW FC are both appearing in their 1st LEAGUE ONE TROPHY FINAL and will be looking for their inaugural wins in the SCREAM ENTERTAINMENT Sponsored trophy.

Hearty Goodfellow FC

Sponsors:
Hearty Goodfellow - Public House.
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group.
Canine Patrol Ltd.

Management Team:
Manager: Chris Daffern.
Assistant Manager: Dan Taylor.

Physio: Adam Crane.

Team Colours:
Red / Black Shirts - Black Shorts - Red Socks.

Team Selected from:
Taylor Davies
Taylor Davis
Gary Wykes
Leonard Acatrinel

Ash Wilkes
Luke Hand
Kye Wilson
Charlie Watts
Jonni Biddle (C)
Rio Ginnelly
Callum Morris
Craig Ashby
Danny Moreton
Morgan Lewis
Travis Atkins
Ross Gandy
Liam Watts
Ricki Wild
George Blower.

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Officials

The Officials appointed to today's Final are all Affiliated to Birmingham FA, and Members of the NDSFL Panel of Referee's.

Referee:
FLORIN CONDRUS

Assistant Referee's
ALEX TARR
ALEX WILSON

4th Official
PETER BELL

SPECIAL MENTION

Thanks to The PINGLES STADIUM for the use

of the facilities for today's Final.

SCREAM ENTERTAINMENTS
Darren Pemberton
For SPONSORING todays FINAL.

MATCH DETAILS
Sunday March 24th 2024
Kick Off: 2.00pm
Entrance Fee on the Gate £2.00

Refreshments & Bar are available inside the Stadium.

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Royal Trent FC

Sponsors:
White Lines Tanning Salon.
Mythe Cleaning

Management Team:
Manager: Liam Randle.
Assistant: Jevon Mallabone.
Assistant: Joe Joe Wilson.

Team Colours:
Blue Shirts - White Shorts - Black Socks.

Team Selected from:
Dale Mellor
Clayton Moore
Jack Millard
Ryan Commins
Stephen Foster
Sam Forsyth (Captain)
Preston Reilly
Reigan Duffy
Aaron Johal
Ross Thacker
Liam Taylor-Smith
Dom Bonner
Troy Baker
Michael Sadler
Connor McCallum
Levi Tindall
Reece Rawlins
Joe Joe Wilson
John Russell
James Storer

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How they got to the Final

Hearty Goodfellow FC

Hearty Goodfellow FC received a BYE in ROUND ONE.

In Round Two, Hearty Goodfellow FC edged out Coniston Tavern to earn a place in the other Semi Final. Kye Wilson, Jonni Biddle and Craig Ashby with the goals. Aden Moore and Daniel Richards were on hand to make sure Coniston pushed them all the way. Haunchwood Sports await Hearty in the Semi.

The Semi-Final saw them take on League Leaders Haunchwood Sports for a place in the final. In a tense encounter goals from Danny Moreton (2) and Morgan Lewis were enough to see them progress 3-2.

How they got to the Final

Royal Trent FC

Royal Trent FC received a BYE in ROUND ONE.

In Round Two Royal Trent saw off Chetwynd Phoenix to win 4-1. Goals for Trent coming from Dom Bonner, Troy Baker, Connor McCallum and O’Briel with Nyambayo. Dan Law replied for Chetwynd.

Semi-Final, Royal Trent FC were the first club to secure a place in a Cup Final this season after a 3-1 win over Barwell Cricketers FC. Connor McCallum hit 2 and Michael Sadler the other for Trent. Cam Atkinson was on target for Cricketers.

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