🏆 FA Cup Fever: Coleshill Town Set for Pershore Showdown

Coleshill Town are gearing up for a compelling Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round tie away at Pershore Town on Saturday 16th August, following a spirited 2–1 victory over Nuneaton Town in the Extra Preliminary Round. The Colemen will be looking to build on that momentum as they face a familiar foe in unfamiliar territory.

⚔️ A Rivalry Rekindled
While this marks the first-ever FA Cup meeting between Coleshill and Pershore, the two sides share a rich history from their Midland Combination Premier Division days. Across 20 encounters, the record stands:

Their last clash came back in April 2008, when Coleshill edged a 2–1 win at Pack Meadow thanks to goals from Neil Kitching and Danny Carter. That victory capped off a season where Coleshill were promoted to the Midland Football Alliance after topping the table on goal difference.

📈 League Standing & Form
• Coleshill Town: Competing in the Northern Premier League, Midland Division (Step 4)• Pershore Town: Playing in the Hellenic Premier League (Step 5)

With Coleshill operating a tier above their opponents, they’ll enter the tie as favourites—but Pershore’s own 2–1 win over Darlaston in the previous round suggests they won’t be pushovers.

🔍 Historical Highlights
• Pershore dominated the early meetings in 1991–92 with emphatic 5–1 and 5–0 wins.• Coleshill’s best run came in the mid-2000s, including a 5–2 home win in 2003–04.• The overall goal tally reflects a closely contested rivalry, with Pershore narrowly ahead in both wins and goals scored.

🗣️ What’s at Stake
Progression to the next round of the FA Cup not only brings prestige but also vital prize money and momentum. For Coleshill, it’s a chance to assert their higher-tier status and continue their cup journey. For Pershore, it’s an opportunity to upset the odds and rekindle past glories.

📚 For more historical insights and match records, visit the Coleshill Town FC Archives