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


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Ashton-under-Lyne

Rank: 105th


In 2024 Ashton-under-Lyne were placed 4th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last Senior Cup, Ashton-under-Lyne have come 7th at the North West Area Championships (First Section).

Boarshurst Silver

Rank: 93rd


In 2024 Boarshurst Silver were placed 18th, and 2023 16th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Boarshurst Silver have come 8th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).


Dalmellington

Rank: 61st


In 2025 Dalmellington were placed 13th, 2024 6th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Dalmellington have come 4th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Scottish Open.

Derwent Brass

Rank: 57th


In 2025 Derwent Brass were placed 10th, 2024 13th, 2023 11th, and 2022 13th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Derwent Brass have come 3rd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).


Easington Colliery

Rank: 73rd


According to our records, this is Easington Colliery's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Easington Colliery have come 5th at the Scottish Open.

East London Brass

Rank: 62nd


In 2023 East London Brass were placed 17th.

Since the last Senior Cup, East London Brass have come 9th at the Scottish Open, and 16th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Enderby

Rank: 99th


According to our records, this is Enderby's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Enderby have come 6th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Haverhill

Rank: 133rd


In 2025 Haverhill were placed 7th.


Kirkintilloch

Rank: 65th


In 2025 Kirkintilloch were placed 12th, 2024 15th, 2023 7th, and 2022 16th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Kirkintilloch have come 3rd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 10th at the Scottish Open.

Marsden Silver

Rank: 134th


In 2025 Marsden Silver were placed 9th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Marsden Silver have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Rainford

Rank: 58th


This is the first time Rainford have played at this contest since 2016 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Senior Cup, Rainford have come 9th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Shepherd Group

Rank: 131st


In 2025 Shepherd Group were placed 11th, 2024 10th, 2023 15th, and 2022 12th.


Skelmanthorpe

Rank: 74th


In 2022 Skelmanthorpe were placed 2nd.

Since the last Senior Cup, Skelmanthorpe have come 10th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Thundersley Brass

Rank: 117th


In 2025 Thundersley Brass were placed 16th, and 2024 5th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Thundersley Brass have come 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).


Tongwynlais Temperance

Rank: 60th


In 2025 Tongwynlais Temperance were placed 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Tongwynlais Temperance have come 6th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

Tylorstown

Rank: 94th


In 2025 Tylorstown were placed 15th, and 2024 14th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Tylorstown have come 3rd at the Welsh Championships (First Section), and 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).


Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Rank: 68th


In 2025 Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) were placed 14th, 2024 9th, and 2023 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) have come 11th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Verwood Concert Brass

Rank: 55th


In 2025 Verwood Concert Brass were placed 6th, 2024 16th, 2023 13th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Verwood Concert Brass have come 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Wingates

Rank: 71st


This is the first time Wingates have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Senior Cup, Wingates have come 5th at the North West Area Championships (First Section).

Woodfalls

Rank: 76th


In 2023 Woodfalls were placed 18th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Woodfalls have come 4th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Verwood Concert Brass
  2. Derwent Brass
  3. Rainford
  4. Tongwynlais Temperance
  5. Dalmellington
  6. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)
  7. Skelmanthorpe
  8. East London Brass
  9. Wingates
  10. Haverhill
  11. Woodfalls
  12. Shepherd Group
  13. Kirkintilloch
  14. Boarshurst Silver
  15. Ashton-under-Lyne
  16. Thundersley Brass
  17. Enderby
  18. Easington Colliery
  19. Tylorstown
  20. Marsden Silver

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*Predictions are done based on the form in the contest in question over the previous 4 years, the ranking position and contest form of both the conductor and the band.