The opening game for Shildon of the 2016/17 campaign opened with a 6-0 Victory against Chester-le-Street at Dean Street.
Goals were scored Micky Rae, David Ferguson 2, Anthony Bell, Billy Greulich-Smith and Paul Connor
Full match report to follow
Our next game is again at home to Ashington on Saturday 13th August.
Shildon wil play Kendal Town in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup after a 6-1 victory against Bedlington Terriers.
Shildon after going 1-0 down with a Marcus Brown goal replied with goals from Lewis Wing, Sam Hodgson, Ben Wood and a hat trick from David Ferguson.
Double Winners, Shildon AFC have announced 2016/17 Season Ticket prices and Admission Prices.
Season tickets, which are on sale now, will cost just £95 for adults and £55 for concessions and juniors – saving approx. 25% on the whole season.
Also available will be a 10 match season ticket, priced at £47 for Adults & £27 for concessions.
Full admission prices for league matches will be £6 and £4 with under 12s gaining free entry when accompanied by a paying adult.
Cup matches are not included in the season ticket and full admission prices for FA Cup and FA Vase games will be £7 adults and £5 concessions. Domestic cup matches will be priced at the same as league matches. The same offer also applies to under 12s.
To purchase your season ticket, contact Jeff Ridley on 07909 992731. Alternatively, contact Club Secretary, Gareth Howe on 07976 822 453 or by email at gareth.howe3@btopenworld.com.
Shildon AFC will hold an open training session on Wednesday 3rd August.
Everyone is invited to come along from 7pm to watch the team being put through there paces followed by a meet and greet in the Clubhouse afterwards with the players.
Bar will be open from 6pm
Shildon retained the Cleator Cup, the traditional opening game of the Northern League Season, with a 4-1 victory over Marske United.
Marske took the lead when Jamie Owens powered in a header, but in the last few minutes of the first half Micky Rae scored twice to take the railwaymen into the break 2-1 up.
In the second half both teams had chances but Paul Connor chipped Robert Dean the Marske goalkeeper before Micky Rae completed his hat trick.
Final Score
Shildon 4 Marske United 1
Man of The Match : Michael Rae
Shildon won the James Glen Memorial Cup with a 3-0 victory over the tournament hosts Kilbirnie Ladeside.
In a tight competitive game Shildon came out on top with 3 goals in the last 20 mins, goals from Micky Rae 2 and Mark Doninger.
Shildon will play Kilbirnie Ladeside on Sunday at 3pm for the James Glen Memorial Cup.
Marc Ellison scored the final penalty to send Shildon through
Shildon’s 100% record in pre-season friendlies continued with a 7-1 away victory against Norton on Wednesday 20th July 2016.
Goals coming from Anthony Bell (3) 4, 7, 38, Stephen Capper 41, Ben Wood (2) 23, 26, and trialist David Ferguson, 48.
Team
Pre-Season continued with the first home game of the new season with a 5-0 victory against Durham City.
Goalscorers: Dodds 9, Rae (2) 22, 37, Wing 23, Moore 80
Team
Photos of the game can be found on flickr click here