Local derbies set to thrill as trio back in same division

For the first time since the 2006/07 Midland Alliance season, Racing Club Warwick, Leamington and Stratford Town will all compete in the same division this coming season.

Promoted Racers will begin their Southern Football League Premier Central campaign at home to Peterborough Sports on Saturday, 8th August followed by a trip to Banbury United on Tuesday, 11th August.

After two promotions in three years, Racing Club Warwick can now look forward to four big local derbies.

placeholder image — After two promotions in three years, Racing Club Warwick can now look forward to four big local derbies.

They will welcome Leamington to Townsend Meadow on Boxing Day before the Your Co-op Community Stadium return on Monday, 29 March.

Racers' meetings with Stratford Town see the Bards visit Townsend Meadow on Monday, 31st August before the return fixture on Saturday, 2nd January.

There will be two first ever meetings this season in the Brakes' first two games.

They will start the season on the road, visiting Real Bedford on Saturday, 8th July (3pm). This will then be followed by the first home match of the season, as they welcome newly-promoted Anstey Nomads to Warwickshire on Tuesday, 11th August (7.45).

This season, relegated Leamington have the luxury of 11 games less than an hour's drive compared to the National League North.

Stratford Town will visit Leamington on Saturday, 16th January with the return on Saturday, 10th October.