PREVIEW: Stapenhill (H) - Lutterworth Athletic

Lutterworth Athletic vs Stapenhill Match Preview

Friday 7th August 2026

Lutterworth Athletic First Team are back in home action once again this as they host Stapenhill at Ausden Clark Arena on Saturday 8th August 2026 (Kick Off 3pm).

In our last game against Saffron Dynamo we won 5-0, with a brace from Adam Shaw, and goals Caleb Yeboah, Taylor Blyth and Brady Middleton.

Stapenhill started the season off with a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Gornal Athletic and in their previous match were beaten by Kirby Muxloe, so will be looking to bounce back in this one.

A former Atho player now representing Stapenhill is forward Bello Osazuwa-Nsue.

In this very fixture last season, Atho won 2-1, in what was Dan Carter's first home win as Lutterworth Athletic manager since taking charge of the club.

Sam Lockley scored an early brace inside 10 minutes for Atho on the day to go two goals ahead, with Haydn Simpkins scoring late on for the visitors to make it a nervy ending.

In the reverse, which was actually Dan Carter's first match in charge of Atho, Lutterworth Athletic came from two goals down to make it 2-2.

The hosts had gone into the break with a two goal lead through Tommy Large and Niall Dawkins, before Adam Shaw pulled a goal back before substitute Dylan Hayes netted the equaliser for Atho.

We hope to see plenty of you down at Ausden Clark Arena, and if you can't make it, follow our social media platforms for team news and match updates.

A big thank you to matchday sponsors Joseph Morris Butchers.

Family-run since 1930, Joseph Morris Butchers has built a proud legacy of supplying top-quality meat through their stores in South Kilworth, Rugby and Wigston.

Now in its fourth generation, they continue to serve homes and restaurants across Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Joseph Morris Butchers, last week on Sunday 2nd August, held a charity match at the Atho involving our Reserves, which raised over £500 for the charity SLOW, a fantastic effort by all.

Visit their website here: https://joseph-morris-butchers.co.uk/