Tuesday 15 May 2024, Hathern 2 Kirby Muxloe 2 ( 5-6 on penalties) - Holmes Park, Leicestershire & Rutland Senior Cup Final

Decent game with the lower league team, Hathern being very unlucky to lose this final.

Hathern started the stronger and played some good football but Kirby Muxlow took the lead from a breakaway goal after 7 minutes. Hathern were deservedly back on level terms after 33 minutes.

Second half started with Kirby Muxloe having a penalty saved then Hathern went ahead after 53 minutes. Players started to tire and Hathern started to defend deeper but still creating chances on the break, however Kirby got the equaliser after 81 minutes.

Kirby Muxloe then won it on penalties, game played in a great spirit , hardly a foul and very little back chat from the players, very impressed with the football Hathern played.

Holmes park is a decent venue, with plenty of food offerings available but would think the players would prefer to play the final at a more inspiring venue.