Senior Trophy 2026 Preview & Predictions - 02/05/2026

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City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)

Rank: 75th


This is the first time City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 2nd

Since the last Senior Trophy, City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) have come 4th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

City of Hull

Rank: 45th


According to our records, this is City of Hull's debut performance at the Senior Trophy.

Since the last Senior Trophy, City of Hull have come 3rd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 18th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Dalkeith and Monktonhall

Rank: 185th


In 2025 Dalkeith and Monktonhall were placed 10th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Dalkeith and Monktonhall have come 3rd at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 3rd at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Eccles Borough

Rank: 211th


In 2025 Eccles Borough were placed 13th, 2024 9th, 2023 8th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Eccles Borough have come 12th at the North West Area Championships (First Section).


Goodwick Brass

Rank: 249th


In 2025 Goodwick Brass were placed 9th.

Haydock

Rank: 250th


This is the first time Haydock have played at this contest since 2006 where they were placed 15th

Since the last Senior Trophy, Haydock have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (First Section).


Kingdom Brass

Rank: 93rd


This is the first time Kingdom Brass have played at this contest since 2006 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Senior Trophy, Kingdom Brass have come 9th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 13th at the Scottish Open.

Longridge

Rank: 167th


In 2025 Longridge were placed 8th, 2024 13th, and 2023 9th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Longridge have come 14th at the North West Area Championships (First Section).


Lydbrook

Rank: 149th


In 2022 Lydbrook were placed 18th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Lydbrook have come 9th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Newstead Brass

Rank: 129th


In 2025 Newstead Brass were placed 16th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Newstead Brass have come 4th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).


Newtongrange Band

Rank: 89th


In 2024 Newtongrange Band were placed 2nd.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Newtongrange Band have come 7th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Parc & Dare

Rank: 111th


In 2025 Parc & Dare were placed 6th, 2024 14th, and 2023 15th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Parc & Dare have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (First Section), and 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).


Pontardulais Town

Rank: 131st


In 2025 Pontardulais Town were placed 7th, 2024 7th, 2023 13th, and 2022 7th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Pontardulais Town have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (First Section).

Roche Brass

Rank: 103rd


In 2025 Roche Brass were placed 15th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Roche Brass have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (First Section), and 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).


Sandhurst Silver

Rank: 118th


According to our records, this is Sandhurst Silver's debut performance at the Senior Trophy.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Sandhurst Silver have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Soverign Brass

Rank: 126th


In 2022 Soverign Brass were placed 16th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Soverign Brass have come 8th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).


Tyldesley

Rank: 101st


In 2025 Tyldesley were placed 11th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Tyldesley have come 2nd at the North West Area Championships (First Section), and 10th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Unison Kinneil

Rank: 168th


In 2025 Unison Kinneil were placed 12th, 2024 16th, 2023 7th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Unison Kinneil have come 4th at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 1st at the Scottish Challenge Shield.


Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel

Rank: 104th


In 2025 Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel were placed 14th, 2024 15th, 2023 10th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last Senior Trophy, Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel have come 8th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. City of Hull
  2. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)
  3. Newtongrange Band
  4. Sandhurst Silver
  5. Newstead Brass
  6. Tyldesley
  7. Kingdom Brass
  8. Roche Brass
  9. Parc & Dare
  10. Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel
  11. Soverign Brass
  12. Dalkeith and Monktonhall
  13. Longridge
  14. Pontardulais Town
  15. Goodwick Brass
  16. Haydock
  17. Lydbrook
  18. Eccles Borough
  19. Unison Kinneil

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