League 2 - Challenge Trophy

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IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM BEAL 1988 - 2010

History - 1992 to Present Day

The League 2 - Challenge Trophy was first played for in the Leagues in season 1992-93. The competition is a Cup OPEN to all Members of Division Two. The Observer Shield is dedicated to the lasting memory of Graham Beal, from Baxterley, who tragically died in a car accident on the way back from Coventry City’s clash at Bristol City on February 6th 2010.

Never Forgotten by his Family and Friends.

The Winners of the 2021-2022 Graham Beal Memorial Trophy - Collycroft Royal Oak Warriors FC

League 2 - Challenge Trophy
In Memory of Graham Beal.

	League 2 Challenge Trophy		ROUND 1
1	SS Bulls Head FC	2 - 2	Crows Nest Sports FC (Pens)
2	Collycroft Royal Oak FC	4 - 1	Barwell Cricketers FC
3	Bedworth Bank FC		Bye
4	Whitestone FC	10 - 0	Bedworth Liberal FC Res

			ROUND 2
5	Swan Dive FC	OFF	Bedworth Bank FC
6	Ashby Road Sports FC	0 - 1	Athletico Duke FC
7	Crows Nest Sports FC	1 - 3	Whitestone FC
8	Collycroft Royal Oak FC	5 - 2	Acorn FC

			SEMI-FINALS
	Athletico Duke FC	5 - 3	Whitestone FC
	Bedworth Bank FC	1 - 4	Collycroft Royal Oak FC

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LEAGUE TWO CHALLENGE TROPHY SEMI-FINALS

Athletico Duke FC 5 - 3 Whitestone FC
Collycroft Royal Oak Warriors FC 4 - 1 Bedworth Bank FC

The final of the League Two Challenge Trophy on Sunday April 24th will be between Athletico Duke FC and Collycroft Royal Oak Warriors FC, who overcame Whitestone FC and Bedworth Bank FC in today’s semi-finals.

In the sunshine at Richmond Park, Athletico Duke were to strong for promotion seeking Whitestone, in a 5-3 win. The Duke goals came from a superb hattrick from Connor Pugh, with Jacob Townsend and Kaine Finch notching the singles. Dave Ison (2) and Jenson Newey replied for Whitestone.

In the other semi, Collycroft Royal Oak Warriors FC coasted past Bedworth Bank FC by a 4-1 margin with the goals coming from, "Man of the Match" centre back Ethan Baynham with a hatrick and Jamie Matthews. Adam Carter got the Banks consolation.

A big crowd is expected at Nuneaton Boro's Liberty Way Stadium to see this Bedworth / Hinckley tussle, entrance fee is £1.00 with the gate being donated to local charities, nominated by the winning Club.