FOLLOWING THE SALTMEN

Worcestershire Senior Cup

01 October 2024

The first team return to action this evening welcoming our very near neighbours, Bromsgrove Sporting to Kingys in the Worcester Senior Cup.

The Rouslers have progressed through the pyramid since their formation 14 years ago. They currently ply their trade at Step 3 in the Southern League Premier Division Central. Sporting are effectively the Phoenix club emerging from the ashes of Bromsgrove Rovers who ceased playing in 2010, having been one of the top non-league teams in the country during the 1990s. This period includes a notable run to the third round proper of the FA cup, beating Northampton Town, Yeovil Town in rounds one and two before succumbing only to two very late goals from Barnsley in front of a sell-out crowd and the TV cameras at the Victoria Ground.

Sporting’s results so far this season could be described as mixed. They have taken 9 points from 9 games in the league and have a goal difference of -4. Spa have continued their undefeated start to their own season following their 10 man victory over a useful looking Clanfield 85 side. It will be interesting to see how competitive Spa can be against a team 3 rungs higher up the league structure. Can’t wait!