Sports in Kenilworth

Kenilworth Wardens' first season in the Coventry Alliance Division One got off to the perfect start as they beat title-favourites Folly Lane Reserves in an eight goal thriller.

The away side started on the front foot as Guy Pearson found that back of the net after just five minutes, latching onto a long kick from keeper Andy Whitehouse pass.

Kenilworth Wardens reserves played out a 2-2 draw with league rivals Balsall & Berkswell Hornets, despite leading 2-0 at half time, they were pegged back by a Will Simons double in the second half.

Starting with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Wardens dominated early, with Connor Ratcliffe and Charlie Walters doing a great job in pinning Balsall's full-backs into heir own half, frustrating their 3-5-2 system.

Wasted chances cost Kenilworth Wardens as they lost 3-1 to fellow newly promoted side Triumph Athletic in the final game of preseason.

Wardens started the game well, moving the ball well and controlling the midfield.

Kenilworth Wardens' new Sunday side played against Wellsbourne in the last preseason friendly before the season starts.

Wellsbourne controlled possession from the start, passing the ball well but not troubling Eddie Morris in goal.

Kenilworth Sporting made it back to back wins as they beat Lane Head 2-1 in the first away match of the season.

With nine regular squad players not available Sporting were thin on the ground with experienced players to make the trip to Walsall.

A late Lewis Barry goal was not enough for Kenilworth Wardens to overcome a two goal deficit against Coventry Alliance Premier side Stockton in a preseason friendly.

Kenilworth got off to a shaky start, unable to hold onto the ball and beat the Stockton press as they continually lost the ball in their own half.

Second half goals for Luke Steer and Taylor Blyth were enough to keep all three points at Gypsy Lane as Kenilworth Sporting registered their first win of the season.

After back to back home defeats, Sporting needed a result against travelling Hampton to get their Midland Football League Division Two season off the mark.

Kenilworth Sporting is inviting former players of the club's predecessors to join in a reunion for the team's bank holiday Monday fixture.

The club's committee wants anyone who played for Kenilworth Rangers or Kenilworth Town before 2000 to come down to Gypsy Lane for the club's fifth game of the season, against Boldmere Sports on Monday, August 30.

Another slow start saw Kenilworth Sporting 2-0 down inside nine minutes to promotion hopefuls Coton Green at Gypsy Lane yesterday afternoon.

The Tamworth-based side then went on to win 3-2 leaving Sporting still wanting for their first win in the Midland Football League Division Two this season.

Three goals in the last six minutes saw Racing Club Warwick's Under 23's come from behind to beat Kenilworth Wardens 4-3 on their new 4G home pitch this Saturday.

The teams were at different stages of their preseason, with this being Racing's last match before competitive football resumes and Kenilworth Wardens starting their first friendly of the summer.