Players, Season 2025-26

Connor Patterson
Con is an ambitious and forward-thinking manager, recognised for his leadership, organisation, and commitment to player development. Now leading Shifnal Town FC, he previously managed Shawbury United and his Sunday league side TSS. Patterson enjoyed a standout achievement last season, guiding Shifnal Town to promotion from the Midland Football League Premier Division, underlining his ability to build a successful & competitive team.

An experienced and commanding goalkeeper who started his career with New Saints. In recent seasons had spells with Newtown in the Cymru Premier and Walsall Wood before joining Shifnal Town last season.

A recent signing and a welcome back for a player who brings stability to the back four and gives another dimension to play as an attacking wing back. Josh started his career at Shrewsbury Town, his recent Clubs have been Handley Town, Walsall Wood and Rushall Olympic.

A dependable and developing central defender now in his second season with the club. Previously club captain with AFC Wulfrunians. Jack as now been given the added responsibility of Vice Captain for the new season.

Shifnal’s talisman and Club Captain. Kyle as played over 350 games in the Football League notably for Bury, Doncaster Rovers, Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers, Kyle was a product of the Wolverhampton Wanderers youth system and was given his first professional contract in September 2007. Kyles influence in the dressing room has helped the development of the squad especially the younger players that have come in pre season.

An academy product of Shrewsbury Town who has spent his career playing in the Cymru Premier for The New Saints and Aberystwyth. A commanding defender with strong aerial capabilities.

A stylish and experienced midfielder now in his second season with Shifnal. Kevin’s career started in the Cymru Premier with Airbus followed by stints in the National League with Southport, Redditch, Halesowen, Rushall and Walsall Wood.

A Shrewsbury Town academy product, Lewis has been an integral part of the team for three years, he can be called on to fill numerous roles in defence or midfield when called on. A local player who as developed through the various Steps of the National League.

An attacking left sided midfielder who signed For the Club close season following spells with Stafford Rangers, Hednesford, Bromsgrove and Walsall Wood.

A close season signing form Coleshill Town, Shaquille currently playing the No 9 role and brings a wealth of experience having played for a number of clubs in the National League.

Sam Whittall
Commanding centre half who has played locally at AFC Telford Utd and most recently Rushall Olympic.

Archie Elsdon
Talented young full back who has spent the season on loan at Market Drayton at step 6.

Matthew Barnes Homer
Barnsey is a clinical and experienced striker known for his sharp finishing, intelligent movement, and consistent goal-scoring record. He has played for several clubs across the non-league and Football League levels, including Macclesfield Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Hereford United, Burton Albion, and AFC Telford United. On loan for the season from Hednesford, his experience and eye for goal make him a valuable presence in any attacking lineup.

Elliott Durrell
Duzza is a dynamic and creative midfielder known for his direct running and eye for goal. Durrell has featured for clubs including Wrexham AFC, Grimsby Town, Forest Green Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and AFC Telford United, bringing valuable experience and attacking quality to every team he represents.

Kieran Cooke
Recent addition from Darlaston Town, Cooky can play in the 10, wide or down the middle, proven at this level, a good addition to the squad.

Macauley Taylor
Macca returns for his second spell, a talented attacking player who can play central or wide, signed from Kidsgrove mid season.

Sam Griffiths
Versatile defender with bags of experience, former Hednesford who returns to the Acoustafoam for his second stint at the club.

Northern Premier League 2025 – 2026

Retro Shif 🟡🔵🔴⚪️ Photo quality makes this one a bit of a challenge for you… Not a player this time though 🤔

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Up the Shif 🟡🔵🔴⚪️

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The ☀️ is out and our Ladies team are at home this afternoon at The Acoustafoam Stadium. Plenty of sunny and shaded areas to spectate from… Up the Shif 🟡🔵🔴⚪️

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It’s not just the Management Team that are staying at Shifnal Town… Midfielder Kyle Bennett will remain at Shifnal Town Football Club for a fourth successive season in 2026.27! With well over 100 starts for the team in that time, Kyle’s experience, quality on the ball and leadership skills will be imperative to us next season. Thank you for your loyalty Benno 👊 Up the Shif 🟡🔵🔴⚪️

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BIGGGG news at 6pm. Jeremy can’t wait any longer… 👀⚽️🟡🔵📣

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Anyone got a spare phone charger? The Gaffer is very busy at the minute 📞📱🔌🤣⚽️

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Any boys who are looking for an Under 18’s team to play for next season, contact Christopher Richards who will be entering a side into the Midland Junior Premier League. The team are currently holding open trials so contact him for more information if you are interested ⬇️ 🟡🔵

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Like Leonardo Di Caprio once said in the Wolf of Wall Street…they are “NOT LEAVING!” Following talks with the club’s hierarchy last night, Manager Connor Patterson and his assistant Phil Trainer will continue as Shifnal Town’s First Team Management Team for the upcoming season. We look forward to sharing our signings with you, as we make them, over the upcoming weeks. Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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Groundsman appreciation post ⬇️😍 Considering the weather we’ve had, it’s still looking good after hosting over 80 games 🤩 Renovations start next Friday ahead of the new season, but there’s still 2 Ladies games left and a charity game on Monday.

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Retro Shif. Yesterday, you were in safe hands with GK Phil Luke 🧤 Today’s Retro Player is more recent 👀 Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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You asked, we delivered… 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Available now via PrintZpro our new away shirt for 2026-27 A throwback to our original club colours of Red we are delighted to launch this stunning new kit. It will be complete with Red/White shorts and Red socks. I am sure you’ll agree the players will look stunning

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Retro Shif 🟡🔵 You didn’t think we were going to make it that easy every day did you?! Yesterday’s player was Brad Bood. Today’s is a player from the JW Hunt Cup winning side of 1989.90 🧤⬇️

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Welcome to a new social media game to keep you occupied over preseason… ‘Vintage Shifnal Town.’ Do you recognise him? 👀 Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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Shifnal ❌❌✅✅ Stourport ✅✅✅✅ Stourport win 4-2 on penalties Congrats to them and unlucky to Dale and the boys

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Goooooall Last min equaliser, 2-2 Is it heading to penalties

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Our U18 MJPL are currently 2-1 down to Stourport with 15mins left in their League Cup final here at Coleshill Town FC

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Which fixture are you most looking forward to next season?! 👀 Comment below ⬇️

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Enjoy the chance to take a look back at the 25/26 season. A huge thank you to @ricporteous for putting this video together! 👏🎥

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Good luck to our U18s MJPL side who are playing in a Cup Final tomorrow night at Pack Meadow in Coleshill. Please see the details below for more information ⬇️

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Last night, we held our Presentation Evening at The Red’s Bar with our Men’s First Team and Ladies team in attendance. Below are the winners of the First Team’s awards. Thank you to BSS & Co Accountancy Services for sponsoring the awards and to everyone involved who helped to put on a great evening! Thank you to dbmMedia for capturing the event 📸 More photos to follow. Up the Shif 🟡🔵 Top Goalscorer: Matthew Barnes-Homer Supporter’s Player: Josh Green Players’ Player: Kyle Bennett Manager’s Player: Louis Bradford Chairman’s Player: Andy Wycherley

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Become a partner with Shifnal Town FC. Support the club. Advertise your company. Sponsor a team or player. Be part of our plans. Use our facilities and club in the town. THE REDS BAR. Contact Mike 07785373082 Chairman. We would love to talk to you. 📞

Tonight ⬇️ Everyone welcome 🟡🔵

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The third and final Shifnal Town goal from our u18’s Cup Final last Saturday. George Cross with a very composed finish indeed ⚽️

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Contact Christopher Richards if you are interested in playing for our u18’s MJPL side next season 🟡🔵

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We are delighted to announce that, following our Ground Grading this morning, we can confirm that Shifnal Town Football Club WILL remain as a STEP 4 club next season!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has worked so hard behind the scenes to ensure that The Acoustafoam Stadium met the required criteria to ensure that this has happened. We will see you in the Northern Premier League West next season👏 UP THE SHIF 🟡🔵 ⚽️🍾🎉

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Check out our new Physiotherapy Room at The Acoustafoam Stadium 👀 a really good facility that will help us look after the welfare of players. Thank you to everyone involved who has helped to make this room look as good as it does 😍 Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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Goal number two from our u18’s Cup Final victory on Saturday morning. George Handley with the powerful header 💥

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Jake Churm from our u16’s scored this stunner of a free-kick against Randlay on Friday night in the Telford Junior League. ⚽️🔝🗑️ Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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U’10s Boys next season ⬇️

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It’s not just the Men’s First team scoring free kicks this season. Check out Dara Everton’s goal that opened the scoring for our u18’s on Saturday morning ⬇️⚽️ Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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Congratulations to one of our matchday volunteers, Dave Robertson, who ran today’s Shifnal 10k in an impressive time of 42:31. Dave is part of Shifnal Striders who run on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Shifnal Striders are aiming to run 10k a day in May for a very worthy cause. ⬇️ Check out their Facebook page for more information 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Want to become part of our Ladies team next season? ⬇️

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Been a few good free-kicks this season! Jack Hodnett put one in the top corner to help us win away to Wythenshawe early on in the season. 🟡🔵

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Our ladies team are at home this afternoon ⬇️

Congratulations to Dale and his management team 👏🍾

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Congratulations lads from everyone at Shifnal Town FC on your 3-2 win!Enjoy the celebrations 🏆

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They’ve done it!

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3-2 now, very different half so far to the first!

3-1 Telford with an instant response after the interval.

HT Shifnal Town u18 3-0 AFC Telford United u18 Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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3-0 Shifnal Town! George Cross with an emphatic finish into the top corner. Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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2-0 to Shifnal Town. Centre half George Handley with a bullet header into the top corner. Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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1-0 to Shifnal Town. Dara Everton cooly sending his free kick low into the bottom corner from just outside the penalty area. Up the Shif 🟡🔵

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