ARMADA READY TO IGNITE NEW ERA IN SEASON OPENER

BENSON CRESCONIANS vs ARMADA FC

Competition: League Fixture – 2025/26 Season Opener
Venue: Warley RFC (St Johns Pitches), St. Johns Road, Oldbury B68 9SD
Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025
Kick-Off: 2:30PM
Weather Forecast: Mild with intervals of sunshine, 19°C expected at kick-off

From lifting silverware to lighting up the pre-season tournament, Armada FC enter the 2025/26 campaign with wind in their sails and a target on their backs. After a summer to remember — crowned Birmingham Childrens Hospice Pre-Season Champions and dominating in style — the squad returns sharper, faster, and hungrier than ever before.
The last time they took to the pitch, Armada delivered a dazzling show that ended in a strong 3-3 draw against Birmingham Medics 'B', a display packed with grit, flair and firepower. With the bar set high and belief coursing through the veins of this group, all roads now lead to Oldbury for the season curtain-raiser.

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TEAM NEWS
Armada head into the opener with nearly a full-strength squad, determined to start the campaign in style.
? Squad Selection: Coach to finalise starting XI after the warm-up.
✅ Available: All squad members bar the absentees listed below.
❌ Unavailable:

• Ahmadi (Injured)
• Riaz (Suspended)
• Bevan (Suspended)

TEAM STATS
This clash marks the official start of the 2025/26 league campaign. After closing last season with silverware and a surge in form, Armada FC enter this match aiming to stamp authority early on. With new additions to an already lethal squad and a revitalised hunger for success, the club is poised for one of its most ambitious seasons yet, spanning league and multiple cup competitions.
A big performance today could set the tone — all signs point towards a fearless Armada marching into battle.

OPPOSITION FORM
Benson Cresconians endured a torrid 2024/25 season, failing to win a single game across the campaign. With 0 wins, 0 draws and 16 losses, a -69 goal difference, and just 15 goals scored all year, they finished firmly at the bottom of the table.
This season sees a slimmed-down squad, with only one new signing – Paul Thomas – joining their ranks. With no detailed player stats and little visible restructuring, they remain an unknown quantity, but Armada will be warned: complacency cannot creep in. Expect Benson C to come out with a point to prove, looking to reset and shake off last season’s shadows.

MANAGER’S THOUGHTS
“First game of the season and this win will help the confidence. With our new signings coming in to bolster the already thriving squad, it will be down to us on every matchday to make the most impact. We have a big season with many cups to get through so we will always go hunting for our best season, as always.” Khans Thoughts.

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