Newark Town overcomes Emmendingen 2-0 in Peace Match

Newark Town defeated Emmendingen FC 2-0 in a match commemorating the World War One Christmas truce, held on November 7, 2026. This event marked the first time the German team visited Newark for a friendly match, continuing a tradition of acknowledgment between the two towns. Previous encounters included matches in Belgium for the centenary of the truce. The match featured a replica World War One football exchanged between the teams, emphasizing their shared history. The event was attended by local historian Francis Towndrow, who highlighted the potential involvement of Newark soldier William Setchfield in the original truce.

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