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ENL1 RESULT | Newcastle Benfield 1 Shildon 3

Shildon came from a goal down to beat Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s park.

Dale Pearson gave Newcastle Benfield the perfect start after 2 minutes with a volley from 20 yards that flew into the top corner of the net.

Shildon then had a few chances in the first half with new signing Zak Atkinson twice going close and Brad Hird with a header from close range.

Straight from the restart Shildon were level when Atkinson went down the right and crossed for Hird to level from close range.

Billy Greulich-Smith then went through the centre of the Benfield defence to make it 2-1 after 65 mins.

Nathan Steel finished the scoring in the 88th minute with a neat turn and finish to cap a very good team performance.

Shildon AFC Supporting emerging talent

You may see some new faces appear on match days in the coming weeks as we support Shildon AFC’s emerging talent. 

This allows the under 18’s to play league matches as well as train with the first team to help them develop as players and develop their skills.

Some names you may have seen up to now are :

Oscar Eckley-Aldsworth, Mason Hurworth, Steven Johnson and from this week Lewis Waters.

NEW SIGNING | Zak Atkinson from Ashington

We are pleased to announce that Zak Atkinson has agreed terms and will be joining the first team from this Saturday

The striker joins us from Ashington FC and has had spells with Blyth Spartans, Bedlington and Rutherford AFC, having trained at Middlesbrough Academy.

“I have been very impressed by the professionalism of everyone connected with the club and Shildon have a fantastic reputation, I feel that this is the right move and I am delighted to sign”

Many Thanks to Ashington and Gav Perry for his availability to conclude the transfer.

ENL1 RESULT | Shildon 3 Ryhope CW 4

Shildon started 2019 with a 4-3 defeat to Ryhope CW and finished the game with 9 men.

Northern League Top Scorer James Ellis gave Ryhope the lead after 19mins with an excellent strike into the top corner of the net from the edge of the box.

Aidan Heywood brought Shildon level firing into the top of the net after 37mins and so it stayed to half time.

Ellis doubled his and Ryhope’s tally with a penalty to the right hand bottom corner after 54mins. Billy Greulich-Smith levelled the scores again after 63mins with a well taken goal.

Mickey Rae then scored two further penalties the second of which saw Marc Ellison gets his second yellow after a foul on a Ryhope attacker.

With 3 minutes left Brad Hird scored after a scramble in the box to give Shildon hope, but, in the aftermath of the goal, Daniel Moore was sent off trying to retrieve the ball from the goalkeeper.

Final Score : Shildon 3 Ryhope CW 4

Happy New Year from Shildon AFC

We would like to wish all supporters, volunteers, committee members and sponsors a very Happy New Year from everyone at Shildon Football Club.

Thank you for your continued support during 2018 and we look forward seeing you all at our first fixture of 2019 at Dean Street against Ryhope CW on Saturday 5th January.

ENL1 RESULT | Newton Aycliffe 0 Shildon 1

Shildon took all three points in the Boxing Day derby away to Newton Aycliffe.

Shildon spurned a few opportunities in the first half to take control of the game and went in at half time 0-0.

The decisive goal came in the 62 minute when David Palmer fired a shot in off the post.

FT Newton Aycliffe 0 Shildon 1