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# Lichfield City’s miserable run continues with defeat at Loughborough Students
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-citys-miserable-run-continues-with-defeat-at-loughborough-students/
- Published: 2026-02-01T07:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-01T09:10:28.000Z
- Description: Lichfield City’s miserable run of form in the league continued as they slumped to defeat against struggling Loughborough Students.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11

LICHFIELD City’s miserable run of form in the league continued as they slumped to defeat against struggling Loughborough Students.

Despite the hosts sitting bottom of the table at kick-off, a goal from their captain Sam Fielding was enough to take all three points.

City skipper Josh Mansell said it had been another disappointing afternoon for his side:

> “It’s one of the lowest points of my career – six straight league defeats.  
>  
> “Luck is not on our side at the minute, but I and the other lads will give everything to turn this round.  
>  
> “It’s time for us to stand up and keep going as our luck will change.”

Loughborough carved out the first chance of note, forcing Lichfield keeper Brendon Bunn into a smart save before Jamie Elkes blocked the follow up.

Elliot Hartley blazed a strike just over the bar as City tried to find an opener.

But it was Bunn who was being kept busiest of the two keepers as he made a spectacular double save from close range to keep the scores level.

The City stopper could do nothing to prevent the hosts from opening the scoring just after the half-hour though as Fielding’s effort deflected into the net.

John Mills had a shot saved in the second period as Lichfield looked to find a way back into the game.

They went even closer when Harvey Smith’s header from a corner was cleared off the line.

City continued to pile on the pressure in the latter stages as Jack Edwards saw a shot deflect just wide, but it wasn’t to be as the visitors returned home empty-handed.