Darleston Town 1 v 3 Coleshill Town - Walsall Senior Cup Final

[Alan Beckett]

Tuesday 13th May 2025
Walsall Senior Cup Final
Darlaston 1 v 3 Coleshill Town
Scorers:
Darlaston Mitch Botfield.
Red Card for Alexander Foreshaw.
Coleshill: Sam Tye, Shaquille Leachman-Whittingham, Bassi Mandy.
Attendance: 812.
Man Of The Match: Shaquille Leachman-Whittingham.


Teams:
Darlaston: Stan Amos, Harry Chesterton, Jack Downing, Ryan Winwood (Leo Gill), Alexander Foreshaw, Ben Podmore, Lewis Gill, Hayden Carson (James Rowland), Kieran Cook (Leo Wood), Jake Pearson (Aaron Bishop), Mitch Botfield (Sam Smith.

Coleshill: Tyrese Warmington, Ben Usher-Shipway (Daniel Gyasi), Harry Sweeney, Dan Brookes, Harry Craven (Bassit Mandey), Taylor Carter-Byrne, Sam Tye, Jack Hallahan, Shaq Leachman-Whittingham, Jack Concannon (Ross Evans), Alex McSkeane (Gio Dainty). Sub not used: Ezra Aaron.



COLESHILL TOWN STAGE SECOND-HALF COMEBACK TO WIN WALSALL SENIOR CUP FINAL AGAINST DARLASTON

It’s Our Time!

Coleshill Town FC displayed their resilience and quality by securing a 3-1 victory over Darlaston Town in the Walsall Senior Cup Final, turning the match around with a dominant second-half.

The first half was an even contest, with Darlaston having the slight upper hand in possession and play. However, it was Coleshill who struck first, taking the lead in a well-worked move finished by Sam Tye. Their advantage was short-lived, as Darlaston quickly found an equalizer through Mitch Botfield ensuring the teams went into halftime level.

When the second half began, Coleshill flipped the script entirely. With renewed energy and tactical precision, they took control of the match, overpowering Darlaston in midfield and creating several dangerous opportunities. Their attacking momentum resulted in two superbly taken goals by Shaquille Leachman-Whittingham and Bassit Mandy, sealing their triumph in spectacular fashion.

A Hard-Fought Victory

Coleshill’s ability to shift the momentum in their favour underscores their strength as a team. The squad’s determination and quality shone through, earning them the prestigious cup and the admiration of their supporters.

Celebrations and the Road Ahead

As the final whistle blew, the Coleshill players and fans erupted in celebration, marking a memorable chapter in the club’s history. With this triumph, Coleshill Town will look to build on their success, setting their sights on further glory.

A night of drama, passion, and brilliance—the Walsall Senior Cup final will be remembered as the moment Coleshill Town stamped their authority in local football! **Up the Colemen!**