Tamworth FC's ground, The Lamb, was the scene of a shocking crime as a rival team's minibus was stolen during a match. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 3, when Alvechurch FC's minibus was stolen from the car park.

What happened?

The white Ford minibus was stolen shortly before 9pm, while the match was taking place, and left the away team's players stranded. Alvechurch FC posted on X on Wednesday, February 4, asking for anyone with information to come forward.

Why it matters for Tamworth

The incident has left both teams shaken, and Tamworth FC has expressed their anger at the theft. The club posted a statement asking for supporters and local residents to check any cameras and doorbell cameras to see if they pick up the vehicles leaving. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 11th in National League, 62 pts, 17W-11D-18L from 46 games | | Recent form | 2W-2D-1L (WWDDL, most recent first) |

What comes next?

The minibus was later recovered in the West Midlands area, and Staffordshire Police are investigating the incident. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: “We were called to The Lamb Ground on Cross Street, Tamworth, at 10.45pm on Tuesday, February 3 following a report of a bus theft.” As of now, Tamworth FC is focused on their upcoming matches, with their last result being a 5-1 win against Braintree on April 25, 2026. The team is currently on a 2-game winning run, and their fans are hoping for a strong finish to the season.