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


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Ashton-under-Lyne

Rank: 99th


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: 89th


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: 76th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Dalmellington have come 3rd at the Scottish Open.

Derwent Brass

Rank: 109th


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


Easington Colliery

Rank: 51st


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: 50th


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: 154th


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

Haverhill

Rank: 72nd


In 2025 Haverhill were placed 7th.


Kirkintilloch

Rank: 105th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Kirkintilloch have come 10th at the Scottish Open.

Marsden Silver

Rank: 130th


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: 60th


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: 75th


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


Skelmanthorpe

Rank: 111th


In 2022 Skelmanthorpe were placed 2nd.

Thundersley Brass

Rank: 74th


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: 61st


In 2025 Tongwynlais Temperance were placed 8th.

Tylorstown

Rank: 81st


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

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


Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Rank: 95th


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 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Verwood Concert Brass

Rank: 71st


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


Wingates

Rank: 68th


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: 104th


In 2023 Woodfalls were placed 18th.


BrassedOn Predictions

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