Luke Benbow made an immediate impact on his debut for Barwell, scoring a hat-trick in their convincing 4-0 victory over Corby Town. The match, held on October 24, 2026, extended Corby Town’s winless streak away from home this season.
Benbow, who joined Barwell on loan from Rushall Olympic, opened the scoring within the first 20 minutes, converting a shot from 18 yards to give the hosts an early lead. Shortly after the half-hour mark, the striker doubled the advantage, capitalizing on a well-placed cross from teammate Charlie Dowd to finish from the edge of the penalty area.
Ten minutes into the second half, Benbow completed his hat-trick by finishing a well-executed team move, further consolidating Barwell’s dominance in the match. The forward also contributed in the closing moments, providing an assist to Tim Oyanda, who made no mistake in sealing the win during stoppage time.
Barwell’s win lifts their position in the league standings while leaving Corby Town still searching for their first away victory of the campaign. The result highlights the effectiveness of Benbow’s loan signing, whose experience and finishing proved pivotal for the home side.
