Hinckley AFC celebrated the end of its 2025/26 season on 6 May 2026, hosting an annual presentation night to honour the achievements of its players and volunteers.
Forward Zach Tellyn emerged as the most decorated player of the evening. After finishing the campaign as the club’s leading scorer with 15 goals, Tellyn received the Simon Blyth Supporters’ Player of the Season and the Managers’ Player of the Season awards. He also shared the Players’ Player of the Season title with goalkeeper Divin Emmanuel, who secured his position as the club’s number one after returning in November 2025 to cover for an injury.
Defender Jacob Shilton was recognised with the Ray Baggott Supporters’ Young Player of the Season award. Shilton became a key figure in the squad throughout the year, having played every minute of all 37 games he featured in since joining the club.
The community-owned club, which was established in January 2014 following the liquidation of Hinckley United, concluded the season with 46 matches played across all competitions. According to the club’s Season in Numbers report, the team scored 94 goals during the year. Supporters also turned out in strong numbers, with an average home league attendance of 257, an 18 per cent increase from the previous season.
During the event, the club also presented the Club Volunteer of the Year award to Celia Bailey. Her contributions to the matchday experience have previously helped the club earn recognition through divisional hospitality awards.
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