
Westminsters And Olavians Set For Barber Cup Final Repeat
27/01/25: This year's Alan Barber Cup final in association with Advanta Wealth will be a repeat of last year's epic encounter between the Westminsters and the Olavians.
The 2024 final produced a first ever win for the Westminsters in the history of the competition, overcoming the champions in 22 of the previous 24 years in a thrilling match that came down to the last couple of points of the deciding game in the deciding pair.
They will meet again at Westway on Sunday 23rd February following yesterday's semi-finals at Eton. Disappointingly, the Millhillians were unable to raise a side following their impressive quarter-final win over the Berkhamstedians, meaning that the Olavians were given a second consecutive walkover and an automatic place in the final.
The Westminsters had to overcome perennial challengers the Salopians and did so in fine style, with all three of their pairs winning in straight games. They look to be in fine fettle heading into this year's final but will have to be at their best to hold off an Olavian team keen to get their name back on the trophy.
Alan Barber Cup Semi-Finals, Eton, 26/01/25:
Old Olavians beat Old Millhillians 3-0:
Old Millhillians conceded all three pairs
Old Westminsters beat Old Salopians 3-0:
R.Houlden & L.Brock beat E.Taylor & C.Hughes 3-0 (12-5, 12-5, 12-5)
H.Young & I.Salim beat R.Worth & T.Cox 3-0 (12-5, 12-3, 12-3)
B.Merrett & J.Alster beat L.Lloyd-Jones & W.Sissons 3-0 (12-7, 12-3, 13-12)
You can see the full results from this year's competition HERE.