The competition along with the trophy is nearly 150 years old (1876-77) and, as such, is one of the oldest football competitions in the world. The Senior Challenge Cup is the most prestigious competition hosted and administered by Birmingham County Football Association.

The competition is for all clubs that are at or above Step 5 in the National League System making Racing Club Warwick one of the lowest ranked sides in the competition, which also includes all the Professional Clubs in the County FA: Aston Villa , Birmingham City , Burton Albion, Coventry City, Walsall, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers

Our road to the final began in October, where the Racers defeated Midland Football League Premier Division outfit Dudley Town 5-1 in the first round, Thanks to goals from Louie Monaghan, Cal Templeton, Charlie Jones & a brace from Callum Carsley.

Forward Monaghan was also on the scoresheet with a brace in the second round, when Easterlows’s men defeated National League Outfit Solihull Moors 2-0 at Townsend Meadow.

The run of home ties continued in round three with the visit of Championship Side Birmingham City, where Louie Monaghan again netted along with Luke Shearer in a 2-0 win.

The Quarter-Final saw the Racers face Midland Football League Premier Division side Darlaston Town, Early 1st half goals from Luke Shearer & Cameron Ebbutt avenged our early season FA Cup defeat to the MFL side & set up what would become a memorable Semi-final bout with local rivals Leamington at Townsend Meadow.

And that, of course, was a 2-0 win settled by second half goals from Charlie Jones & Connor Mort on a rainy night at Townsend Meadow in front of 1300 fans. The win sees the Racers become the first Step 5 side to reach the final in over 40 years.

This year's Final will take place on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at Villa Park | 19:30KO

Supporters will be segregated Racing Club Warwick supporters are advised to purchase in Block B3 with Aston Villa supporters in B5

Admission:
Adult | £10
Over 60 | £5
Under 18 | £5

Ticket Information
• Tickets can be purchased online via tickets.avfc.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 0333 323 1874.
• Tickets will be issued as e-tickets via a confirmation email. Please ensure you have your e-ticket ready to
present at the turnstiles to gain entry.
• Subject to availability, tickets will be available to purchase on matchday from the main ticket office, which will be open from 5.30 pm until 7.45 pm, but supporters are advised to purchase their tickets in advance.
• All tickets for this game will be located in The Trinity Road Stand.
• Aston Villa supporters are advised to purchase tickets in Block B5.
• Racing Club Warwick supporters are advised to purchase tickets in Block B3.
• Wheelchair bays are available to purchase for this game. These are located in Block C5. These can be booked via the usual methods or by emailing accessibility@avfc.co.uk.

Sale Dates:
Friday 26th April 2024
Online Sales - 5 pm
Saturday 27th April 2024
Phone Sales - 1 pm