Lewthwaite strike not enough as Leamington suffer cup final disappointment

Leamington suffered Birmingham Senior Cup heartbreak as they were edged out 2-1 by Enterprise National League side Tamworth in the final at the Bescot Stadium on Thursday night.

The Brakes, who finished bottom of National League North, took on a Lambs side that secured a comfortable mid-table finish at Step 1 and gave a great account of themselves before succumbing to defeat.

Action from Leamington's 2-1 Birmingham Senior Cup FInal defeat to Tamworth (Picture: @LeamingtonFC)

placeholder image — Action from Leamington's 2-1 Birmingham Senior Cup FInal defeat to Tamworth (Picture: @LeamingtonFC)

Scott Easterlow's side started well at the home of Walsall, and took a surprise early lead when Tyrone Lewthwaite hammered home a cross from Owen Farmer.

Tamworth were level on 26 minutes as Oliver Lynch capitalised on a defensive error, and the sides went into the break on level terms.

Both sides were creating chances, but Tamworth, who were defending their county cup crown, started ot turn the screw and took the lead on 65 minutes through Dan Creaney.

A spirited Leamiongton kept going and they pushed hard for an equaliser that would have taken the final to penalties in the closing stages, but they could find no way through.

That means Tamworth retained the Birmingham Senior Cup, but Leamington can hold their heads high after their performance in front of a crowd of 1,197.