Leamington exit for play-off hero Williams as he signs for Brackley
Leamington's Ewan Williams has joined Brackley Town for an undisclosed fee ahead of the Brakes’ first pre-season fixtures.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who has made 137 appearances for the club since signing from Coleshill Town in 2023, expressed his desire at the end of the season to continue playing at Step 2.
His most memorable contribution for Leamington came at AFC Telford United in 2023/24, where he scored a dramatic late winner to seal Leamington's return to National League North and write his name into Brakes folklore.
Williams will join up with former Brake Kyle Morrison as Brackley return to the National League North following relegation from the National League last time out.
On his social media, Williams said: “From scoring play-off final winners to being given the honour of captaining the club, Leamington - it's been a pleasure, thank you for everything. You special club.”
Leamington are due to face Brackley pre-season on Tuesday, 14th July, with a 7.45pm kick-off at Your Co-op Community Stadium.
The Brakes have announced another pre-season game with Coventry City U21s visiting on Friday, 17th July.
In a historic year for the Sky Blues, they cruised to the SkyBet Championship title and will line up in the Premier League next season for the first time since 2000/01.
Over the years Leamington have built a fantastic relationship with their professional neighbours, regularly hosting Premier League Cup matches for the Sky Blues' U21 side, as well as selected U15 cup matches.
The Brakes begin their pre-season programme on Saturday with a game against Lye Town, which is being played at Southam United FC (3pm). Then on Tuesday they head for Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45pm).
Neighbours Racing Club Warwick also kick off pre-season on Thursday with a trip to Pershore Town before their weekend trip to Dublin on 11th and 12th July.