Season opening fixtures announced for Kenilworth Sporting

By James Smith

22nd Jul 2021 | Football


Kenilworth Sporting will host fellow newly promoted side Inkberrow to kick start their first season in the Midland Football League Division Two.

Inkberrow were second in Division Three at the end of October 2020 when the league season was abandoned due to the pandemic.

Coton Green, who finished third in division two last season, will then make the trip to Gypsy Lane, before Hampton come across on August 21.

Sporting will not travel away from home until the end of August, when they face Lane Head.

The opening month of the season will then be rounded off with a bank holiday Monday home tie against Boldmere Sports.

To see all of Kenilworth Sporting's fixtures and more local events, follow this link to our What's On page!

Manager Martin Ascroft has said he is thrilled to have so many home fixtures to kick start Sporting's first season as a newly promoted side.

"With our first five fixtures being released yesterday we are delighted that four of them are at Gypsy Lane," he said.

"We are hoping to get the locals coming down to take a look at the new look squad for the season ahead, we have held the admission price from last season to keep loyal fans happy."

Sporting will also be announcing new season ticket prices soon which will cover all home games for both the first and youth team sides.

Ascroft has also been pleased with his side's performance in preseason and with how quickly the new signings have settled in.

"Pre season for me is all about looking at new lads and getting minutes on the pitch. Training is great, but you need to see lads on game situations to properly assess their strengths and abilities.

"We have been tested in every game that we have arranged and I've been pleased with some of the performances. This time of year is difficult with holidays and Covid still hanging around, so it's been difficult to get everyone on the pitch at the same time."

Kenilworth Sporting's new youth side will host Racing Club Warwick tomorrow night in a friendly fixture. Head down to Gypsy Lane for the 7pm kick off.

Kenilworth Sporting's opening fixtures:

- Inkberrow (H) August 7

- Cotton Green (H) August 14

- Hampton (H) August 21

- Lane Head (A) August 28

- Boldmere Sports (H) August 30

For more local events, follow this link to our What's On page!

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