Nuneaton Borough FC moves FA Trophy match amid rent arrears issue

Fears have been cast over the future of Nuneaton Borough FC as it has been behind on rent payments for the stadium since 2019

A football club has relocated its FA Trophy match after being issued an eviction notice.

Nuneaton Borough FC's stadium landlord took back possession of the grounds on Tuesday, leaving the club in a "critical situation."

Bosses said the club has been behind in rent payments since 2019.

The First Round match between Nuneaton and Hyde United on Saturday will now take place at Ewen Fields in Manchester.

FCS Stadium in Liberty Way has been shut since receiving the eviction notice which led to the last-minute move for the team to play at Hinckley.

The club, which is run by Jimmy Ginnelly, has apologised to fans for the short notice relocation of the match

In a statement the club, owned by Jimmy Ginnelly, said it had made good progress in catching up with rent arrears and was on course to complete the payments by December.

A spokesperson added: "The current situation is quite fluid and everyone is working tirelessly behind the scenes to try and find a solution that keeps Nuneaton Borough at the FCS Stadium, however without our home we are in a critical situation.

"The lost income from matches and events will damage the club's ability to continue."

Club staff arrived at the stadium on Tuesday to find it padlocked shut

The club also issued an apology to fans for the short notice relocation of the FA Trophy match to Hyde United's grounds.

Jed McCrory, the chairman of Stratford Town, has offered the club free use of their stadium.

He told BBC CWR: "When you look at it from a football club perspective it is a little bit frustrating, that we've worked so hard to get the town and the sponsors to start supporting this club and getting behind it."

Nuneaton men's first team competes in the Southern League Premier Division Central.