Match Preview: United Counties League Cup Final vs Moulton at Stamford FC, Sat 9th May, 3pm
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
Time: 3pm
Competition: Sports Ground Development United Counties League Knockout Cup Final
Opponent: Moulton FC
Venue: Stamford AFC, Zeeco Stadium, Borderville Sports Centre, Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1US
Admission Prices: £10 Adults, £5 Concessions, Under 13s free.
Discounted prices of £8.43 and £4.22 (including booking fee) are available online at the following link: https://www.ticketsource.com/united-counties-football-league/sports-ground-development-ucl-league-knockout-cup-final/e-grorlv
(Tickets also include entry to the Peterborough & District Football League Senior Cup Final - Netherton United v Oakham United at 7pm)
Nuneaton Town's final match of the season takes them over to Stamford for the United Counties League Knockout Cup Final as they take on Moulton. Having won the Premier South last month to seal back to back league titles and promotions, Nuneaton will look to add a 3rd trophy to the collection in 2 years and a first cup success for Russ and Darren.
It's been a fortunate route to the final, as Nuneaton were well beaten at The Oval by Coalville Town in the semi final in a ruthless performance by the away side, only for them to be removed from the competition due to an ineligible player, reinstating Nuneaton into the final.
Moulton's semi final opponents Gresley Rovers were also the beneficiaries of both Clay Cross Town and Kimberley Miners Welfare being removed from the competition for ineligible players.
Nuneaton will be looking to continue a great record against Moulton, having beaten them 5-0 at home and 4-0 away during the league season, in two of their best performances.
Nuneaton Town's road to the final:
Preliminary Round Sat 6 Oct 2025 -
Godmanchester Rovers 1-2 Nuneaton Town
(Gillies : L Jones, Hendrie)
1st Round Sat 4 Oct 2025 -
Dronfield Town 2-2 Nuneaton Town (3-5p)
(Bovill, Naylor : Jardine, Somel)
2nd Round Sat 1 Nov 2025 -
Nuneaton Town 1-0 Coventry United
(Jardine)
Quarter Final Sat 21 Feb 2026 -
Nuneaton Town 3-3 Grantham Town (7-6p)
(Jardine 2, Williams : Roberts, og, Shaw)
Semi Final Tue 17 Mar 2026 -
Nuneaton Town 1-5 Coalville Town*
(Jardine : Morley 3, Carter 2)
*Coalville Town removed from the competition due to ineligible player, Nuneaton Town reinstated
Moulton's road to the final:
Preliminary Round Sat 6 Sep 2025 -
Moulton 3-2 Newport Pagnell Town
(Obehioje, Amaning, Ansu : Williamson 2)
1st Round Sat 4 Oct 2025 -
Moulton 1-0 Pinchbeck United
(Obehioje)
2nd Round Sat 1 Nov 2025 -
Moulton 3-3 Boston Town (4-3p)
(Odley, Isom, Amaning : Cotton 3)
Quarter Final Fri 20 Feb 2025 -
Hinckley 2-3 Moulton
(Baker, Pegg : Falcini 2, og)
Semi Final Sat 18 Apr 2025 -
Gresley Rovers 0-1 Moulton
(Ansu)
Previous meetings:
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - UCL Premier South
Nuneaton Town 5-0 Moulton
(C Jones, Jardine 2, Harrison, Williams)
Tue 9 Dec 2025 - UCL Premier South
Moulton 0-4 Nuneaton Town
(Sawyers 3, Jardine)
About our opponents:
Moulton FC known as The Magpies for their black and white striped shirts, were formed all the way back in 1896, but most of their history has been spent playing local football in the Northamptonshire Combination. They have invested in their facilities in the last 6-7 years to add a 3G pitch, and community facilities, and they reached the Spartan South Midlands Division 1 for the 2022-23 season. They beat Step 6s 2nd highest scorers Desborough Town in a surprise play off final result last season, and played at Step 5 for the first ever time this season, finishing an impressive 8th place with 17 wins, 6 draws and 15 defeats.
Directions from Nuneaton town centre:
Take the A444 south to the M6 J3 and head east towards London. Continue at the end of the M6 onto the A14. Leave the A14 at J7 (Kettering) and take the A43 towards Corby/Stamford. Follow the A43 all the way to Stamford, cross over the A1 to continue onto Kettering Road then turn left at its end. Cross the river then immediately turn right into Wharf Road through the town. At its end turn right onto St Leonard's Street, left at the roundabout onto Brazenose Lane, and right at the next roundabout onto St Paul's Street. Turn left at the next roundabout onto Ryhall Road A6121 signposted Stamford College. Follow the road out of town, and the ground will be on the left just after exiting housing areas.
Public transport:
The club are running a coach which leaves Nuneaton Bus Station at 11:15am. Please go here to book your seat or speak to Lee Hayward. Discounts available for Supporters’ Co-op members.
Trains run directly from Nuneaton to Stamford every hour. Take the 11:51 train to Peterborough, reaching Stamford at 12:53. There is the 201 bus to Bourne from North Street across the other side of town at 13:57, reaching the ground at 14:02. However it may be easier to take a taxi to the ground from the train station. If walking it's around half an hour.
