Senior Cup 2025 Preview & Predictions - 10/05/2025

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City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)

Rank: 58th


In 2024 City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) were placed 11th, 2023 5th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last Senior Cup, City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) have come 5th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

City of Hull

Rank: 48th


This is the first time City of Hull have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 3rd

Since the last Senior Cup, City of Hull have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Dalmellington

Rank: 64th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Dalmellington have come 5th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Scottish Open.

Derwent Brass

Rank: 61st


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

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


Ebbw Valley

Rank: 43rd


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Ebbw Valley have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 18th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Elland Silver

Rank: 114th


In 2024 Elland Silver were placed 7th, 2023 6th, and 2022 15th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Elland Silver have come 10th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Haverhill

Rank: 77th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Haverhill have come 4th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Kingdom Brass

Rank: 72nd


In 2024 Kingdom Brass were placed 12th, 2023 10th, and 2022 14th.

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


Kirkintilloch

Rank: 81st


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Kirkintilloch have come 8th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 15th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Llwydcoed

Rank: 53rd


In 2023 Llwydcoed were placed 1st.


Marsden Silver

Rank: 133rd


This is the first time Marsden Silver have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 19th

Since the last Senior Cup, Marsden Silver have come 12th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Milnrow

Rank: 52nd


This is the first time Milnrow have played at this contest since 2010 where they were placed 4th

Since the last Senior Cup, Milnrow have come 5th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the Scottish Open.


Newtongrange Band

Rank: 139th


In 2023 Newtongrange Band were placed 19th, and 2022 9th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Newtongrange Band have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (First Section).

Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band

Rank: 46th


In 2024 Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band were placed 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band have come 4th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 13th at the Scottish Open, and 19th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Ratby Co-operative

Rank: 39th


This is the first time Ratby Co-operative have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 4th

Since the last Senior Cup, Ratby Co-operative have come 4th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Shepherd Group

Rank: 79th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Shepherd Group have come 5th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Thundersley Brass

Rank: 113th


In 2024 Thundersley Brass were placed 5th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Thundersley Brass have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (First Section).

Tylorstown

Rank: 118th


In 2024 Tylorstown were placed 14th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Tylorstown have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (First Section).


Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Rank: 108th


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

Since the last Senior Cup, Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) have come 1st at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).

Verwood Concert Brass

Rank: 69th


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

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


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. City of Hull
  2. Ratby Co-operative
  3. Milnrow
  4. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band
  5. Ebbw Valley
  6. Derwent Brass
  7. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)
  8. Dalmellington
  9. Llwydcoed
  10. Verwood Concert Brass
  11. Shepherd Group
  12. Kingdom Brass
  13. Haverhill
  14. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)
  15. Thundersley Brass
  16. Kirkintilloch
  17. Elland Silver
  18. Tylorstown
  19. Newtongrange Band
  20. Marsden Silver

User Predictions (1)

Average

  1. Ebbw Valley
  2. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band
  3. City of Hull
  4. Milnrow
  5. Derwent Brass
  6. Ratby Co-operative
  7. Verwood Concert Brass
  8. Llwydcoed
  9. Kingdom Brass
  10. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)
  11. Dalmellington
  12. Haverhill
  13. Thundersley Brass
  14. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)
  15. Shepherd Group
  16. Tylorstown
  17. Kirkintilloch
  18. Newtongrange Band
  19. Marsden Silver
  20. Elland Silver
My Predictions

*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.