Swifts accepted into Hellenic League for new season
Stourport Swifts' application to the Hellenic League has been accepted for the 2026- 2027 season.
The Swifts joined the Midland Football League at its inception in the 2015 season, but after a decade the composition of the League has changed significantly, to the point where crowds have fallen due to the lack of genuinely local teams.
Boxing Day and Bank Holiday attendances have been hit hard, and the Swifts are hoping that the Hellenic Premier League, also Step 5 of the pyramid, will see crowds increase again with the likes of Droitwich, Pershore, Westfields and Hereford Pegasus returning to the Walshes. Bewdley Town were accepted into Division One of the Hellenic League after their relegation 2 years ago.
Fixtures are likely to follow next month.
Hellenic Premier League 2026-27
| 1 | Droitwich Spa |
| 2 | Pershore Town |
| 3 | Hereford Pegasus |
| 4 | Westfields |
| 5 | Longlevens |
| 6 | Tuffley Rovers |
| 7 | Cirencester Town |
| 8 | Cinderford Town |
| 9 | Fairford Town |
| 10 | Malmesbury Victoria |
| 11 | Highworth Town |
| 12 | Roman Glass St. George |
| 13 | Thornbury Town |
| 14 | Royal Wooton Bassett Town |
| 15 | Corsham Town |
| 16 | Cribbs |
| 17 | Mangotsfield United |
| 18 | Hallen |
| 19 | Devizes Town |
| 20 | Stourport Swifts |
Swifts win Worcester Premier Cup
Stourport Swifts Sunday team won the WFA Smart Cut Worcester Premier Cup again on Sunday evening, defeating Worcester Athletic 1-0 in the final at the DOADC Stadium at the WFA HQ in Claines.
In a competitive match with few genuine chances created, 17 year old Finley Walters scored the decisive winner early in the second half after Ethan Tivey opened up the Worcester defence with a fine run and perfect set up.
Swifts announce first team staff for next season
Stourport Swifts manager James Keller has announced his back room staff for next season in preparation for a flying start:
Tyrone Henderson – Coach – ex Redditch and Alvechurch
Aaron Lescott – Coach – formerly with Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol Rovers and Walsall
Mark Phillips – Coach – former manager stays on board for next season
Liam Sharp - Physiotherapist – highly qualified technician also stays for the new season
Pre season Friendlies announced
Friday 3rd July KIDLINGTON (Away)
Saturday 11th July BROMSGROVE SPORTING (Home)
Tuesday 14th July STOURBRIDGE (Home)
Tuesday 21st July LONGLEVENS (Home)
Saturday 25th July TELFORD UNITED (Home)
Swifts announce new Alliance team manager for next season
Current Under 18’s manager Steve Coopey has been appointed manager of the Stourport Swifts Alliance team for the 2026 – 27 season.
Steve will take over from John Vine, who will continue to play a valuable supporting role within the Alliance management team .
Steve will be joined by U18’s assistant James Biggerstaff, and they will both continue to work with the U18’s side in the Midland Floodlit League next season.
They aim to build on the outstanding progress made over the last two years, and further strengthen the pathway to 1st team football at Step 5.
The Alliance team will return to Walshes Meadow from next season, looking for success in the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division.
The Under 18’s are enjoying an exceptional campaign, and despite finishing their league season unbeaten, were pipped to the title by Lye Town. They have also reached the final of the MJPL Cup, and the Worcestershire County Cup.
Steve Coopey said “ I’m really looking forward to the challenge of stepping into semi professional football. Having coached many of these players for the last 5 or 6 years, its fantastic now to help guide them into the mens game”
Stourport Swifts are looking to strengthen both the U18s Floodlit League team and the Stourport Swifts Alliance side ahead of next season.
Interested in trialling? Please contact Steve Coopey on 07368 101766 , or message the Club via our social media channels
Stourport Swifts player stats - Midland Premier League 2025-26
| MAN OF | |||||||
| STARTED | GOALS | BENCH USED | BENCH UNUSED | CAPTAIN | THE MATCH | ||
| 1 | KAI ADAMS | 29 | 12 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 2 | JOE HANSON | 25 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| 3 | LEWIS MOSELEY | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 4 | MATT HANSON | 24 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 5 | JIM HANSON | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | JAKE COOPER | 23 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 7 | CHARLIE MCNAMARA | 16 | 1 | ||||
| 8 | PEREZ MILLS-ANDOH | 15 | 6 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 9 | NATHAN BOWEN | 14 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 10 | WILL RAWLINS | 14 | |||||
| 11 | ARCHIE THURSTON | 14 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 12 | WILLIAM MOORE | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 13 | JOE PHILLIPS | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| 14 | LESLIE OMORODION | 12 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 15 | HARRY HIGGINSON | 12 | 1 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 16 | KWAME DAPAA | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 17 | EWAN CARTER | 10 | 2 | 11 | 1 | ||
| 18 | MASON STRAKER | 10 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 19 | MATT HARLAND | 9 | 1 | ||||
| 20 | KOSH SAPPLETON | 9 | 2 | ||||
| 21 | JOSH LEWIS | 8 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 22 | TOM HAYWARD | 7 | 6 | 2 | |||
| 23 | BAILEY BOW | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 24 | JOHN MILLINCHIP | 6 | 8 | ||||
| 25 | ALEX KING | 6 | 8 | 1 | |||
| 26 | LEO GOUVEIA | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 27 | OLLIE TITTERTON | 6 | 5 | 2 | |||
| 28 | SCOTT HAMMOND | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 29 | TOM NICKLIN | 4 | 1 | ||||
| 30 | ANDY CAIRNEY | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 31 | CRAIG TUCKLEY | 4 | |||||
| 32 | DAVID SZKWAREK | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 33 | CRAIG GREGG | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 34 | LUCAS EDMONDS | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 35 | ROBIN ALLSEBROOK | 2 | 9 | 6 | |||
| 36 | MAX COLEBROOKE | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| TOP 36 APPEARANCES | |||||||
| 57 PLAYERS USED 38 games |
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Chairman: Pip Hanson 07966 644762
Treasurer: Pip Hanson
President: Ian Sword
Secretary: Graham Haighway
Press Officer: Ian Johnson 07970 237758 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Committee Members: Ian Sword, Margaret Sword, Tony Lavery, Paul Reynolds, Graham Haighway, Claire Davis, Paul Frankling, Mark Wenham, Joy Eades, Mark Lewis.
Accreditation Co ordinator : Paul Frankling 07786 380911 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Life Members: Ian Sword, Sylvia McDonald
Team Manager : James Keller
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