Bromsgrove Sporting claim FA Trophy with narrow victory over Warwick
Bromsgrove Sporting saw out a tense final against Warwick, securing a 1:0 victory in the FA Trophy on Saturday. The match took place on 26 September 2026, and it was a game where both sides tried to control proceedings rather than throw caution to the wind. By then, the atmosphere had been building all weekend, and the final result reflected a team that made their moment count.
The trophy itself is something clubs talk about for years, and this final gave both Warwick and Bromsgrove Sporting a chance to etch their name into local football history. Neither side got much daylight in the opening exchanges, and the second half saw Warwick play a man up in spirit if not on paper. To be fair, the visitors held their shape when the pressure mounted.
Warwick came into this final with mixed fortunes in recent weeks. They had beaten Lee Town 5:1 on 5 September, which suggested they could fire on all cylinders when the occasion demanded it. But their 1:3 defeat to Alvechurch just a week before the final raised questions about consistency. They had also lost 0:1 to Evesham United back in September 2025, a result that still stung.
Bromsgrove Sporting, meanwhile, had been in fine form leading up to this occasion. A 2:1 victory over Lick Town on 19 September showed they could grind out results when needed. Their 2:0 win against Newton Town on 5 September demonstrated defensive solidity, and before that they had thumped Trefoelyn 8:0. The line had barely moved in terms of their trajectory.
The final whistle brought relief for the visitors and heartbreak for the hosts. It was a result that will be remembered not for spectacle but for composure. Bromsgrove Sporting now sit with a trophy to show for their efforts, and for Warwick, the search for silverware continues.
