Shildon 0 Stockton Town 0, Match Report by Adam Gill

Shildon and Stockton Town played out an entertaining goalless draw at Dean Street in the Ebac Northern League Division One.

The first chance of the game came in the 20th minute, when Kurt Matthews picked out Joe Posthill on the edge of the box, before the winger saw his curling effort saved by Callum Roberts.

Shildon went close again 27 minutes in, when Jack Naylor’s cross deflected back into the path of Matthews, who could only fire his effort over the bar from six yards out.

The away side responded with a chance of their own, as Kevin Hayes picked up the ball on the edge before sending his long range effort just wide of the post.

Michael Sweet almost gave Shildon the lead on the hour Mark, when he brought down Matthews’ cross before seeing his half-volley saved by Roberts.

The home side had a great chance to take the lead in the 66th minute, when Chay Liddle’s ball over the top set Sweet clean through on goal, however his low effort was tipped around the post by Roberts.

Stockton had a great chance to go ahead, when Lewis King drove forward before laying off to Shane Henry, before Shaun Newbrook pulled off a great save to tip Henry’s thunderous effort over the bar.

Shildon had another great chance to score in the 78th minute, when Danny Craggs’ cross was met by Sweet, however he could only send his header over the bar from six yards out.

Shildon drop down to tenth after their, however have a game in hand on most teams above them. Stockton sit in fifth after the draw.

Final Score : Shildon 0 Stockton Town 0
Attendance 150

Highlights of the game can be found on our YouTube channel 

Alternatively the whole match is available click here

 

Ticket Application Open for Stockton Town at home

Ticket Applications are now open for our game against Stockton Town on Saturday 17th October, Kick Off 3:00pm.

Currently the capacity that we are allowed to admit is 150, so we have created an application form so that supporters can apply to attend.

The applications will be dealt with in date and time received and are for a maximum of 4 tickets.

We will also require you to enter names and telephone numbers for those attending to comply with the governments Track & Trace policy.

Our updated Covid-19 Risk Assessment can be found here

Please click here to access the application form.

As this is a League game Shildon AFC Season Ticket holders DO NOT need to apply.

Applications will close either when all tickets are allocated or 9pm on Friday 16th October.

** PLEASE NOTE, NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH **.

Once you have applied you will receive an email with your reference to give to the turnstile operator for entry.

All payments will be taken at the turnstile. Please ensure that you have the correct money available as there will be no change available. 

** Please note if there is no application received you will not be allowed in on the day of the match

Our programme v Bishop Auckland is now online, sponsored by @sash_hardware

Our digital programme v Bishop Auckland  is now available to view online.

We would like to thank Sash Hardware in Shildon for the sponsorship of the programme for the 2020/21 Season.

The programme is published on the day of the match to members of the 100 Club, which is a weekly draw with a chance to win £100. Numbers are £2 each and the draw is published via our Facebook page as well as the 100 club WhatsApp group.

If you would like the programme link on a matchday and stand a chance of winning a weekly prize of £100 for £2 per week please get in touch either through our email programme@shildonafc.com, Twitter @Official_SAFC or our Facebook Page @ShildonAFC.

A week after every home game the programme will be published on our website view its own page 

Click here to view the programme v Bishop Auckland

Sunderland RCA 2 Shildon 3, Match Report by Adam Gill #FAVase

Sunderland RCA 2-3 Shildon: Match Report

Shildon produced a second-half comeback away to Sunderland RCA as they progressed to the next round of the Buildbase FA Vase.

Stephen Callen gave RCA the lead in the 27th minute, before Anthony Callaghan doubled the home sides lead in the 52nd minute.

Chay Liddle, David Palmer and Dean Thexton all scored in the remaining 30 minutes, as the Railwaymen pulled off a comeback.

Neither side had any real chances in the game until the 27th minute, when Callen was left unmarked from a corner before tapping home beyond Shaun Newbrook from six yards out.

Callaghan made it two just after half-time, as he robbed Jack Vaulks of possession on the edge of the Shildon box, before slotting home beyond Newbrook.

Shildon pulled a goal back in the 59th minute, when Joe Posthill drove to the byline before pulling the ball back to Liddle, who smashed the ball home from 15 yards out.

The away side thought they had equalised in the 66th minute, when Posthill’s looping cross was met by the head of Thexton at the back post, however Paul Griffith got down low to turn his effort wide of the post.

The Railwaymen equalised in the 69th minute, when Thexton laid the ball off to Palmer on the edge, before his weak effort was spilled by Griffith into the net.

Shildon were awarded a penalty in the 78th minute when Liddle was brought down in the box under after a rash challenge from Ryan Leonard.

Thexton stepped up to take and slotted the ball into the bottom right corner, sending RCA keeper Griffith the wrong way to complete the comeback.

The away side held on for the win, which sees them go through to the next round of the competition.

Match Preview v Sunderland RCA by Adam Gill

Sunderland RCA vs Shildon: Match Preview

Shildon travel to the Sunderland LGV Park to face Sunderland RCA in the FA Vase Second Qualifying Round.

The Railwaymen overcame the challenge of Chester-Le-Street in the First Round Qualifying, whilst RCA went straight into the second round.

The visitors are on good form, having won their last two league games against Seaham Red Star and Bishop Auckland.

Ahead of a busy October month, a win would certainly help to keep momentum going for their upcoming league fixtures.

Having lost their previous two league games, against Billingham Town and Ashington, RCA will be hopeful to get back to winning ways.

Billy Greulich-Smith remains out, however there is no further injury concerns ahead of the game.

Ticket Application v @WhickhamFC is now open @shildon_afc

Ticket Applications are now open for our game against Whickham on Tuesday 13th October, Kick Off 7:30pm.

Currently the capacity that we are allowed to admit is 150, so we have created an application form so that supporters can apply to attend.

The applications will be dealt with in date and time received and are for a maximum of 4 tickets.

We will also require you to enter names and telephone numbers for those attending to comply with the governments Track & Trace policy.

Our updated Covid-19 Risk Assessment can be found here

Please click here to access the application form.

As this is a League game Shildon AFC Season Ticket holders DO NOT need to apply.

Applications will close either when all tickets are allocated or 9pm on Monday 12th October.

** PLEASE NOTE, NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH **.

Once you have applied you will receive an email with your reference to give to the turnstile operator for entry.

All payments will be taken at the turnstile. Please ensure that you have the correct money available as there will be no change available. 

** Please note if there is no application received you will not be allowed in on the day of the match

FA Vase : Sunderland RCA v Shildon Tickets @shildon_afc

Due to the reduction in numbers of supporters allowed to attend we have been allocated 25 tickets for the FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round match against Sunderland RCA on Saturday 10th October.

Platinum card & Season ticket holders are asked to apply via email only by 5pm Wednesday to programme@shildonafc.com with their Season Ticket number and requirement (Adult/Concession, 1 ticket per season ticket). The tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis by the time received. Please make the subject Sunderland RCA Tickets.

If there are any tickets remaining we will advise via Twitter and will ask for further applications again via email.

Payment will be required by bank transfer for any ticket bought. You will receive an email advising if you are successful with payment details.

Tickets are priced at :

Adults – £6
Concessions – £4

Shildon 3 Bishop Auckland 0, match report by Adam Gill

Shildon 3-0 Bishop Auckland: Match Report

Shildon made it back-to-back wins as they defeated local rivals Bishop Auckland 3-0 at Dean Street in the Ebac Northern League.

Chay Liddle gave the home side the lead just seven minutes in before Kurt Matthews doubled Shildon’s lead on the hour mark.

Michael Sweet sealed the win late on in stoppage time to help his side pick up a crucial three points, as they cut the gap to league leaders North Shields.

The home side took the lead when Dean Thexton’s flick sent Liddle through on goal, before the midfielder smashed his effort into the roof of the net beyond Nick Liversedge.

Shildon almost doubled their advantage in the 51st minute, when Kurt Matthews picked up the ball in the Bishop box before firing just over the bar.

Sweet nearly scored soon after, when he picked up the ball out wide before driving infield and firing his effort just wide of the post.

Shildon did double their lead in the 60th minute, after Joe Posthill’s low cross was met by Matthews who tapped in from close range.

The game was sealed in stoppage time when David Palmer’s through ball sent Sweet bearing down on goal, before the striker placed his effort into the bottom corner.

Shildon travel to Ryhope C.W in their next match, whilst Bishop Auckland face a tough test as they face Hebburn Town away from home.