Warminster Town have booked their place in the Wiltshire FA Senior Cup Final for the first time since 2009.
A goal from Tyson Pollard just before half-time clinched a 1-0 win in the semi-final against Pewsey Vale on Tuesday 17th February.
Town will now face either Devizes Town or Malmesbury Victoria in the final at Chippenham FC’s ground on Tuesday April 14th, bidding to win the cup for the first time in more than 100 years.
Club Chairman James Stone said that reaching the Wiltshire Senior Cup for the first time in 17 years is a huge moment for the club and something everyone connected with the club is incredibly proud of.
“For many of our supporters, 2009 doesn’t feel that long ago, but in football terms it’s a generation,” he said. “Some of our current squad would have been children the last time we reached this stage. So for this group of players to write their own chapter in the club’s history is very special.
“Cup runs are never straightforward; you have to navigate difficult ties, different styles of opposition and the added pressure that knockout football brings. The players have embraced that challenge.
“As Chairman, it’s immensely satisfying to see the reward for the hard work that has been going on both on and off the pitch over the past year.
“Warminster Town’s previous Senior Cup victories in 1900-01, 1902-03 and 1910-11 are part of the fabric of the club. To even be talking about adding to that record in the modern era is something we don’t take lightly.
Chance to create history
“The fact that it’s been more than a century since the club last lifted the trophy adds real significance to this opportunity. This isn’t just another fixture it’s a chance to create history.
“Football clubs like ours are built on memories. Supporters talk about the great teams, the great nights and the great cup runs. This group of players now has the opportunity to become part of that conversation for decades to come.
“It would mean an enormous amount not just to the players and management, but to volunteers, former players and long-standing supporters who have invested so much of their time and energy into the club.”
Message for fans
And James had this message for the Warminster Town fans.
“First and foremost – thank you. The backing we’ve had this season has been exceptional.
“The final at Chippenham Town FC on April 14th will be a fantastic occasion, and we want it to feel like a true town event. When Warminster Town travels in numbers, the atmosphere is incredible.
“We would love to see families, former players, our youth team, and supporters old and new all come together in red and black. The players genuinely feed off that energy.
“Cup finals don’t come around often. These are the days people remember. We encourage everyone to come along and be part of it.
“The semi-final clash, played under the lights, proved a tight and competitive encounter between two well-organised sides. With chances limited and neither team willing to concede ground, the match was ultimately decided by a single goal – one that secured Warminster a place in the county’s showpiece fixture.”
Pictures by Pedro Pinto
