Sports in Kenilworth

Kenilworth Wardens scored five for the second game in a row as they travelled to play Christ the King Reserves.

The game promised to be a high scoring affair with Wardens beating Coventry Polonia 5-2 last time out, and Christ the King having beaten Triumph Reserves 7-1 the week before.

Kenilworth Wardens Sunday side travelled to HRI Wellsbourne Reserves to carry on their unbeaten start to the season.

Wardens started the better side, controlling possession and creating three chances, which were defended well by Wellsbourne.

A goal from Joe Wright and a brace from Dave Freeman secured all three points for an injury-hit Kenilworth Sporting side at Coventry Alvis.

The day didn't start well for the away side when Jack Low pulled up in the warm up so Martin Ascroft had to make changes before a ball was kicked.

Kenilworth Wardens Reserves were unlucky to not win an entertaining fixture against Folly Lane C, with the game ending 1-1.

The Wardens started with the 4-3-3 formation with served them well towards the end of last week's game at Craven Athletic, but had to defend from the get go, with full back Ross Farquharson defending well at the back post to deny the visitors an early opportunity.

Lichfield came from behind to score 26 unanswered points and seal victory over Kenilworth in the eagerly awaited top of the table clash in Midlands One West.

The biggest Glasshouse Lane crowd since Kenilworth's Intermediate Semi Final enjoyed a pulsating game of rugby in fabulous sunshine, which left the thirsty onlookers queuing at the new outside bar to refresh themselves throughout an entertaining afternoon.

Kenilworth Wardens Sunday side remain unbeaten after coming back from 3-1 down at half time to draw with an excellent Cubbington Albion side.

Cubbington took the lead through the impressive Ryan Yearsley.

Wardens secured all three points in a seven-goal thriller against friendly rivals Polonia at Glasshouse Lane.

Wardens were missing the majority of their regular defenders, meaning debuts for James Brewitt, Rhys Palmer and a return for Archie Evans and Lee Jassi.

Kenilworth Sporting drew their first ever match in a game they will feel they should have won against Barnt Green Spartak.

Kenilworth went behind midway through the first half to another set piece. Captain Rhys Lyons was judged to have tripped the BGS centre forward and the penalty was given.

Kenilworth Wardens Reserves were unfortunate to lose an extremely tight game away at high-flying Craven Athletic, finding themselves on the wrong end of a refereeing decision in a 2-1 defeat.

Bouncing back from their disappointment two weeks previously against Stockingford, Wardens set up in a 4-4-2 formation, looking to build from the back, use their strength up front and be solid defensively.

After the disappointment of 2020's cancellation, the London Marathon finally returned last weekend taking the form of an autumn marathon instead of it's usual place in the spring calendar.

A lot of runners therefore had long waited for this opportunity to run the famous route around the capital city.