| Date | 19 September 2026 |
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| Team | Tamworth Men's Firsts |
| Opposition | Lichfield 3 |
| Fixture | Home |
| Venue | QEMS Astro Turf |
| Start time | 14:00 |
| Result | L 2 - 5 |
| Time played | Normal time |
| Scorers | |
| Match Report | Tamworth were left frustrated at a 5-2 defeat to Lichfield in an entertaining and hard-fought encounter to start the season.
Lichfield took an early lead from a short corner but Tamworth fired back with great play from James Goode to assist Graeme Cooks first goal of the season, bringing the scores level.
The tie wouldn't last long as Ben Popple doubled Tamworths goals with a clinical finish to put Tamworth ahead. Unfortunately Lichfield would fight back and gain 2 more goals from short corners which had them take the lead into the half time break
Half time 3-2
The second half saw Tamworth push for an equaliser, but Lichfield proved clinical when it mattered, following up with another goal shortly after the restart to take them 4-2 up.
Tamworth fought back hard, with great play from Midfielder Ben Thacker and Centre Back Carter Bradshaw pushing up the field. Despite some good attacking play from Tom Hancox and Graeme Cook, they couldn't find a way back into the game.
Ultimately, Lichfield’s efficiency from set pieces proved the difference, leaving Tamworth to reflect on a battling performance that deserved more from the scoreboard.
FULL TIME: Tamworth 2–5 Lichfield Man of the Match James Goode |
| Name | Squad number | Position | Scored | Assists | Cards |
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