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FOOTBALL - Stratford Town confirm departure of midfielder Lewis Ludford-Ison

Aaron Sutcliffe 20th May, 2026 Updated: 22nd May, 2026   0

STRATFORD Town have confirmed the departure of midfielder Lewis Ludford-Ison who has left the club to sign for divisional rivals Halesowen Town.

Ludford-Ison made 146 appearances for the club and scored a number of spectacular goals during his time at the Arden Garages Stadium.

He joined the Bards from Hednesford Town in February 2023 and quickly established himself as a goalscoring midfielder.

Ludford-Ison scored seven goals in 37 appearances for the Bards last season and the won the club’s players’ player and supporters’ player of the season awards at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

Halesowen finished six places above Stratford in the Southern League Premier Central last season as the Yeltz secured a play-off spot on goal difference.