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We will welcome a Coventry City XI once again in pre-season as we ramp up preparations for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League North season.

Over recent years we have built a fantastic relationship with the Sky Blues, with Leamington being the highest ranked club in Warwickshire, and we once again look forward to welcoming their players, staff and supporters to Your Co-op Community Stadium.

The game will be played on Saturday 13 July, 15:00 kick off, and will be our first home pre-season friendly of the season.

Ticket details will be communicated closer to the fixture via our social media channels and website.

PRE-SEASON 2024
Tuesday 9 July - 19:45 - Coventry Sphinx - Away
Saturday 13 July - 15:00 - Coventry City XI - Home
Saturday 20 July - 15:00 - Stratford Town - Away
Friday 26 July - 19:30 - Leicester City u21 - Home
Saturday 3 August - 15:00 - Halesowen Town - Home

THE BIG CLEAN UP
We are holding a big clean up session on Saturday 15 June from 1pm as we get the ground ready for the new season. The bar will be open after we finish and we will host a barbecue while the Spain vs Croatia Euro 2024 game is on the big screen. All are welcome, there are jobs that will suit everyone!

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We need your help over the coming month to get the stadium ready for the season ahead as we return to the season ahead.

Lots of work required to get the stadium looking ‘spic and span’. Refreshments will be provided at each session.

As well as the dates and times outlined below if you have a spare hour or two during midweek you can always pop down and see Idris our Groundsman who is there from 10am-4pm Mon-Wed and Friday.

Saturdays (10am-1pm) - 8^th, 22^nd and 29^th June.

On Saturday 15^th June we will run a session from 1-3.30pm with the clubhouse bar open and barbecue afterwards with the Spain v Croatia match being shown live in the clubhouse.

Midweek (6-30 -8. 30pm) - Tuesday 11^th, Tues 18^th, Mon 24th June and Wed 3 July.

Amongst the many jobs are:

Painting Fences and Turnstiles
Jet washing stands/walkways
Grass Strimming
Cleaning seats
Cleaning perimeter fencing
Cleaning perimeter boards
Cleaning clubhouse guttering
Dressing Room Cleaning and painting

Something for all skill sets so would love to see you down there as we look forward to life back in the Vanarama National League North!

Paul Holleran has confirmed that Connor Taylor has left the club in search of regular first team football.

The local lad joined the Brakes in 2018 after four campaigns at Tamworth where he was voted as Supporters' Player of the Season. In his time at Leamington, he also spent loan spells away at both Bromsgrove Sporting and Barwell.

He will link up with neighbours Racing Club Warwick ahead of their first season back at step 4 following on from promotion via the play-offs last season.

Paul Holleran said "Connor has been nothing but a pleasure to work with in his time at the club, with him being one of our longest serving players when last season ended. We wish him nothing but the best!"

All at Leamington FC extend the manager's wellwishes to Connor. He and his family are always welcome back at Leamington, and we look forward to seeing him at games when he can attend. We wish him and Racing Club Warwick all the best next season at Step 4, as both the Brakes and the Racers look to build on a fantastic season for Warwick District's two major clubs.

Paul Holleran's side will have a Warwickshire derby in pre-season as we will make the trip to the Arden Garages Stadium to take on Stratford Town.

The game will be played on Saturday 20 July, and ticket prices are £10 adult and £5 concession.

PRE-SEASON AS IT STANDS

Tuesday 9 July - 19:45 - Coventry Sphinx - Away
Saturday 20 July - 15:00 - Stratford Town - Away
Friday 26 July - 19:30 - Leicester City u21 - Home
Saturday 3 August - 15:00 - Halesowen Town - Home

With the club returning to the National League North, Leamington released a Boost the Budget scheme where supporters can directly add to the playing budget for the new season.

Brakes manager, Paul Holleran, said "I'd like to personally thank everyone who has donated or is planning on donating, and I really appreciate your kindness - hopefully many more will donate too! The money is a great help to me as I retain players from last season and add extra players to make sure we are competitive back at Step 2. We all know how demanding the National League North is on and off the pitch and every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Thank you for your backing, as we make this step up together."

Supporters will be able to help us reach our £30,000 target, with 10% of that raised so far, with direct debit payments or through a one off lump sum. For each £5 donated annually, the supporter will receive an entry into four draws to be undertaken at home games for a series of money can't buy prizes! For all information into the scheme and draws, and how to donate, click here.

Leicester City u21s will visit Warwickshire for a pre-season friendly on Friday 26 July, 19:30 kick off.

Your Co-op Community Stadium will host Friday night football with the Young Foxes, who finished 20th out of 26 in the Premier League 2 group stage last season.

The two sides met last July, playing out a 1-1 draw at Your Co-op Community Stadium with Adam Walker scoring Leamington's goal.

Ticket prices are TBC and will be confirmed closer to the game.

HOSPITALITY

The Hospitality Box package is on sale for this fixture. For just £250, 10 guests will be housed in our pitch facing hospitality box with drinks, refreshments and more! For more information, contact Commercial Manager Simon Davies on commercial@leamingtonfc.co.uk

PRE-SEASON AS IT STANDS

Tuesday 9 July - 19:45 - Coventry Sphinx - Away
Friday 26 July - 19:30 - Leicester City u21 - Home
Saturday 3 August - 15:00 - Halesowen Town - Home

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