Brackley Town draw 2-2 with Leamington in pre-season friendly
Brackley Town kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2-2 draw against Leamington at the Your Co-op Community Stadium. Raj Palit scored a stunning goal directly from a corner to secure a point for the Saints, who will compete in the National League North next season after finishing 21st in the National League with 42 points (10W-12D-24L).
What happened in the match?
Leamington took an early lead through Owen Farmer's fifth-minute strike, but Brackley Town equalized on 17 minutes when Tahvon Campbell forced Charlie Cooper's cross over the line. Matt Lowe then put the visitors ahead with a diving header on 34 minutes. Palit's 74th-minute corner kick, which flew directly into the net, ensured the spoils were shared.
Why it matters for Brackley Town
After a tough 2025/26 season that saw them relegated from the National League, Brackley Town will be looking to bounce back in the National League North. The draw against Leamington, a Step Two side, shows they have work to do but also highlights their potential with new signings like Palit.
What comes next?
Brackley Town will continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Their last result in the National League was a 3-0 defeat to Carlisle on April 25, 2026, and they ended the season with a recent form of LWLDL. The Saints will aim to improve their goal difference, having scored 40 and conceded 75 last season, finishing 66 points behind leaders York.
