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Buxton & Southport Rearranged

Two postponed Vanarama National League North games for the Brakes have new dates.

Buxton will visit Warwickshire on Tuesday 18 February, 19:45 kick off and Leamington will travel to Southport on Tuesday 4 March, also kicking off at 19:45.

Over £700 raised!

Leamington FC would like to thank all Brakes and Darlington fans who contributed to the Dan Neal Fund yesterday, raising £774.51.

Thirty-seven-year-old Dan Neal who was struck down by a 200-year-old cedar tree in Storm Darragh on December 7, is seriously ill in hospital and his future is uncertain. He has started a family and his partner, Lou and daughter Molly, aged nine months, rely on him as the only breadwinner. Money raised from our bucket collection will help the family with day-to-day expenses and monthly bills now and for the future.

For any supporters who were unable to donate and would like to, there is a GoFundMe page that anyone can make a donation to.

Wolves youngster signs

Cally joins Shrewsbury

We are proud to reveal that Cally Stewart has signed for League One side Shrewsbury Town for an undisclosed fee.

The Leamington fan signed for the Brakes from Coventry Sphinx in the summer of 2023, and has since gone on to score 37 goals in 74 appearances and is currently the top scorer in the Vanarama National League North.

He will join up with Gareth Ainsworth's side, that includes another Leamington-born player in former Coventry City man Jordan Shipley.

Cally joins a number of players who have moved into the Football League after playing for the Brakes, and manager Paul Holleran spoke to club media on his departure.

"There’s mixed emotions in losing Cally," Holleran said. "We’re sad to be losing such a wonderful young man, a great character. We’ve been on a bit of his journey with him - developing with us over the last 18 months from when he joined to where he is now.

"With him being a Leamington supporter, he’s got that affinity with everyone. As much as we’re disappointed to lose him, it’s been weighed out with the happiness for him and his family and the work that he’s put in, starting at step 6 or 7, being rejected by more clubs than probably any other player has, to keep going at step 6 and 5 and scoring plenty of goals, getting better and better is an amazing achievement. Both ourselves and Coventry Sphinx will be immensely proud, when he gets that scarf above his head at a L1 club it’s going to be a special moment and just another step on his journey.

"It’ll be great to see where he goes, looking at his last 18 months with us and how he performed before then - he’s a hungry player and with the right management and full time training, it’s genuinely exciting for his future.

"Whilst I understand some around the club might be naturally disappointed, when you get EFL clubs coming in for young players it’s very hard to stand in their way after everything he’s worked for here. With Micky Moore and Gareth Ainsworth, he’s in good hands at a great club. I speak on behalf of everyone at the club in wishing Cally and his family all the best, as they know - they’ll always be welcome at the club, and we can’t wait to see what’s next."

With a proven record of scoring goals, Stewart is raring to give League One a go. His Shrewsbury Town team play Wrexham tomorrow night, live on Sky Sports.

"A massive thank you to the fans, players, the gaffer and everyone at the club. Without the gaffer I wouldn’t have been able to develop in the way I have and sign for a League One club. I’ve made so many special memories made at the club in the 18 months I’ve been here. Hearing my chant from the terraces sung every week has been brilliant, and they are memories I’ll always take with me.

"It’s been a privilege as a local lad and a fan to be given the chance represent the club and even captain Leamington. I was a Brakes fan before I joined and I’ll carry on being a fan forever. It’ll be the first result I check every week, and I definitely won’t be a stranger.

"Wishing everyone at the club all the best for the future, and a massive thank you for the special memories made. I’ll see you all very soon.

"Once a Brake, always a Brake."

As part of the deal, Shrewsbury Town have agreed to visit Leamington in Pre Season 2025. We are looking forward to welcoming Cally back then, as well as the rest of the Shrewsbury team, staff and supporters.

Go well, Cally.

Club Statement: Car Parking

Following much discussion and consideration the Board of Directors have made the decision to charge for on-site car parking on match days.

Clearly having provided free parking (with exception of recent matches v Scunthorpe and Hereford) since the return of football in 2000 to Harbury Lane it is not one that we have taken lightly and has involved much debate.

The main factors are the cost of reparation work each year to the car park and training pitch plus additionally the damage to the training pitch when it has to be utilised for overflow car parking.

Depending upon weather conditions when used for such a purpose there is the additional matter that this sometimes makes the training pitch unusable for short periods for both the Ladies and Mens First Teams and interferes with the match preparation of both teams.

Through increased car sharing and provision of a Free Match Day Bus Service on Saturdays we hope to reduce the instances when the training pitch has to be utilised for car parking. The recent games versus Scunthorpe and Hereford showed that car sharing had a considerable impact in reducing the number of vehicles accessing the site. We fully understand that car sharing and use of the free bus service is not practicable for everyone and have thus reduced the price of car parking from the two recent games of £5 to £3 provided tickets are purchased in advance. For those who do not purchase tickets in advance, the charge on match day will be £5 with payment by card or cash accepted. The charges will be introduced commencing the forthcoming game versus Chester FC on Tuesday.

As this is being introduced during the course of the season, season ticket holders (includes VP’s) will on production of their cards be allowed free car parking for the remainder of this season.

We are in the process of determining what will be the best process for fans who wish to car share with individuals from their own respective location but in the meantime would suggest you liaise through the Brakes Trust and LFC Volunteer supporters groups. If that does not work for you please email info@leamingtonfc.co.uk stating name and location and we will put you in touch with any likeminded individuals who contact us. We will additionally run a ‘help desk’ pre-match in the grey unit next to the turnstiles for the next three matches (Chester, Darlington and Marine) to aid any fans wishing to get in touch with each other re possible car sharing.

Additionally, we hope that by having the Saturday free bus service from town that this will also attract additional supporters to games plus increased use of the clubhouse and bar facilities. Certain identified high profile mid-week fixtures may have a free bus service if required, and if we see increased demand or interest we would like in an ideal world to run the free service for most mid-week games.

The free bus service will depart from Leamington Railway Station at 1.50pm and 2.20pm on Saturdays, stopping outside the Windmill Pub on Tachbrook Road, thus providing the opportunity for any fans who wish to park their cars in Ashbourne Drive (unrestricted parking and next to Wickes almost opposite the pub) to utilise the service. Post match the service will leave for the Railway Station at 5pm with a further journey at 5.30pm.

There will be an end of season review and engagement with supporters with regard to the introduction of car parking charges plus provision of the free bus services.

Board of Directors

Leamington Football Club

Leamington FC Kicks Off 2025 with the Launch of Their Official Mobile App

Leamington FC has entered the new year with an exciting step forward for the club and its fans—the release of their brand-new official mobile app, now available to download free of charge on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store!

This innovative app is designed to boost the fan experience, bringing supporters closer to the action than ever before. With features such as:

📊 Live Match Stats – Track every key moment as it happens.
📢 Push Notifications – Instant updates for goals, lineups, fixtures, and breaking news.
⚽ Predictor Game – Engage with fellow fans and test your knowledge.
📅 Fixtures, Results & League Tables – Stay on top of the latest schedules and standings.
🎟️ Seamless Ticketing – Buy your match tickets with ease (with Ticketing partners Kaizen Ticketing).
📺 Club News & Video Content – Access highlights, interviews, and updates all in one place.

The app is more than a digital convenience; it’s a new way for fans to connect with the Brakes, whether they’re at Your Co-op Community Stadium, watching from home, or following on the go.

This launch marks the beginning of an exciting partnership between Leamington FC and the Touchline App Development Program by Element16 Media. Leamington becomes the second non-league club to join this revolutionary scheme, following the release of the AFC Telford United App.

Benjamin Wiser, Founder of Element16 Media, shared his thoughts on the release: "This release is really special to us here at Element16 Media. We're committed to helping clubs of all sizes develop apps that positively impact fans, boost commercial opportunities, and benefit communities. This partnership with Leamington FC embodies everything Touchline was created for, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off 2025 with this launch."

Max Passantino, Head of Media at Leamington FC, added: “As soon as we found out about Element16 Media’s Touchline project, we knew we needed to be a part of it. This new partnership will allow us to become even closer to our supporters and bring them the latest news first. It will take our media output to a new level, which is needed to keep us on top as we step back up the pyramid once again and continue our journey.”

About Touchline by Element16 Media

Touchline empowers non-league football clubs to launch custom mobile apps without upfront costs. The program provides clubs with an accessible way to enhance fan engagement, increase revenue, and create new commercial opportunities. With seamless integration for ticketing platforms like Kaizen Ticketing, Touchline ensures clubs can offer a polished and professional digital experience to their supporters.