Tag: Durham Challenge Cup

Durham Challenge Cup Final | Shildon v South Shields Match Preview

Shildon head to Stadium of Light in search of cup glory 

The railwaymen face a tough opponent in the final however, taking on a strong South Shields side.

But manager Daniel Moore, doesn’t just expect his players to head to Sunderland just to make up the numbers. 

“We are not going to the Stadium of Light to have a nice night out, we are going with the mind set to win a cup final as underdogs.”

Shildon saw off Hartlepool United in the semi final to make it to Friday nights climax and will be hopeful of finishing the 2018/19 season with some silverware. 

Potentially, South Shields may field a much younger side, resting some senior players ahead of their play-off match the next day. 

Nonetheless manager Moore fully expects a strong, competitive side. 

“I have seen their academy teams play this season and they are littered with quality young players.”

That being said, age shouldn’t be a concern to either side really as half of Shildon’s 18 man match day squad themselves are under the age of 20. 

The railway men have been able to focus their attentions towards Fridays matchup ever since their final league game back on April 13th, a 3-1 win away to Whitley Bay.  Cappping off a solid season, however one last win on Friday night could set the tone for next season. 

Shildon AFC show importance of 12th man with cup final offer

This week SHILDON AFC qualified through to the prestigious final of the Durham Challenge Cup with the help of their fans.

The Durham County Challenge Cup (also known as the Durham Challenge Cup) is an annual competition held between the clubs of Durham County Football Association.

Shildon AFC secured their place in the final with a fantastic 2-0 win against Hartlepool United FC.  As a thank you gesture to fans, they are now offering free travel for up to 50 supporters club members, and to all season ticket holders to the final. Non-season ticket holders can now purchase a mini season ticket for £15 which includes entry to the three remaining home games (Whitley Bay, North Shields & Bishop Auckland), as well as the free travel to the Durham Challenge Cup Final. 

David Dent, club chairman said:” the final will be against South Shields who we know have a brilliant fan base.  Shildon have a fan base equal to that and that’s why I think, and hope, we will see over 500 fans at the game”

The semi-final was watched by over 150 die hard Shildon AFC supporters who travelled to Hartlepool’s home ground to support their club on a cold Tuesday night.

Daniel Moore, club manager said : “we can’t thank the fans enough, they really are what keeps us going throughout the game and without a doubt are our key 12th man.  We appreciate not everyone can get to all the away games but hopefully we can get them all to the cup final”

An announcement of the cup final date is thought to be on or after 13 March.   Fans wishing to take up the offer to purchase mini season tickets can do so at the turnstiles on match days and from the clubhouse at Dean Street, Shildon

Follow @Official_SAFC on Twitter for information and news or visit Shildon afc.co.uk

DCC QUARTER FINAL | Shildon 6 Consett 1

Shildon are into the semi final of the Durham Challenge Cup with a 6-1 victory over Consett at Dean Street.

In the squad were 9 players under the age of 21 with 17 year old Mason Hurworth impressing from the start.

Ben Trotter (9 mins) opened the scoring with a header from a Matty Robson only for Luke Carr to equalise after 22mins. Brad Hird was then fouled in the box and Billy Greulich-Smith restored the advantage.

In the second half David Palmer added the 3rd, Brad Hird the 4th and Nathan Steel the 5th. Steven Johnson then produced some great play to beat his man and set up Ben Trotter to finish the scoring.

FT Shildon 6 Consett 1

DCC Quarter Final : Shildon 3 Spennymoor Town 2

Shildon moved into the semi-finals of the Durham Challenge Cup, beating Spennymoor Town 3-2.

Spennymoor took the lead through Bradley Fewster only for Cameron Tague to unfortunately level when his back pass bobbled over the keepers foot into his own net.

Anthony Peacock then gave Shildon the lead for a few minutes before Junior Mondal equalised. Adam Burnicle finished the scoring with 15 minutes left.