Harris Cup & Shield Semi Finals Preview

Four teams look to make the final of the 2026 Harris Cup as they clash in the Semi Finals tomorrow night.

Holders Sir John Bayley look to reach a third consecutive final as they take on three time Semi Finalists Wem USC. Wem though did beat the Bayley at home in the Premier League and will look to use that to advance to their first ever Harris Cup final.

The other Semi Final sees a rematch of the Audlem Special Events Team Alan Mayhew Trophy Final which Sinclair won against Castlefields. This time though it’s 5 home 5 away and Sinclair have a 28 start as they look to reach their third final of the season.

1Sinclair ACastlefields(P)(-28)
2Sir J Bayley(P)(-27)Wem U S C(P)(-21)

The Harris Shield Semi Finals sees four teams that haven’t reached this final yet. Horsehay A take on Trench A with a 16 handicap to overcome, while Wrockwardine Wood B will aim to follow Sir John Bayley B last season in being a Division Two team reaching the final. They will play Madeley CC, a team they only finished two places behind last season, so just 4 points separate them. This game will take place on Thursday 3rd September.

1Horsehay ATrench A(+16)PlayedWed 26th Aug at 7:00pm
2Wrock Wood B(+28)Madeley C C A(+24)PlayedThu 3rd Sep at 7:00pm

A reminder that all players must have played 6 league games to be eligible.