Shildon AFC today received confirmation of the draw for the FA Cup and FA Trophy:
Emirates FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round – 7th August 2021
Shildon AFC vs Garforth Town FC
Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round – 21st August 2021
Shildon AFC or Garforth Town AFC vs Brighouse Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round- 9th October 2021
Cleethorpes Town FC vs Shildon AFC
Further details can be found here:
Following correspondence received today from the Football Association (FA) we can confirm the position with regard to the FA Cup for the 2021/222 Season.
The FA had previously indicated that there would be 21 Step 4 Clubs, that are not exempt to the Preliminary Round and will instead enter the Competition in the Extra Preliminary Round, this would comprise of three clubs from five of the Step 4 Leagues and two Clubs from the other three Step 4 Leagues.
We can confirm that Shildon AFC has been accepted into the competition and will start in the extra preliminary round. The draw for the first two rounds of the competition will be held on 9th July 2021. Dates for each of the rounds have also been published and are listed below.
Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 7 August 2021
Preliminary Round – Saturday 21 August 2021
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 4 September 2021
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 18 September 2021
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 2 October 2021
Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 16 October 2021
First Round Proper – Saturday 6 November 2021
Second Round Proper – Saturday 4 December 2021
Third Round Proper – Saturday 8 January 2022
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 5 February 2022
Fifth Round Proper – Wednesday 2 March 2022
Quarter-Final – Saturday 19 March 2022
Semi-Final – Saturday 16 April 2022
Final – Saturday 14 May 2022
Further information on the competition can be found here:
CLUB LINE-UP AND PRIZE FUND DETAILS FOR THE EMIRATES FA CUP 2021-22
Stockton Town 3-0 Shildon: Match Report
Shildon were beaten in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Stockton Town at the Map Group UK Stadium.
Michael Roberts gave Stockton the lead in the 12th minute after a mistake from Shildon keeper Shaun Newbrook, before Nathan Mulligan doubled his sides advantage in the 26th minute.
Jonathan Franks sealed the win for Stockton in the last minute as he got on the end of Kevin Hayes’ cross.
Stockton will face Billingham Town away in the FA Cup Preliminary Round, whilst Shildon exit the competition at the first hurdle.
The home side took the lead when Newbrook lost control of the ball due to pressure from Mulligan, leaving Roberts to slot the ball home into the bottom corner.
Newbrook redeemed himself three minutes later, as he brilliantly tipped Jordan Robinson’s effort from the edge of the box over the bar.
Newbrook produced a great save four minutes later, when Franks’ whipped cross was met by the head of Mulligan, who was denied at point blank range.
The hosts increased their lead when Lewis King picked out Mulligan on the edge of the box, before his low strike evaded Newbrook and rolled off the post and in.
Shildon went close to pulling a goal back in the 74th minute, when Joe Posthill’s cross was met by Michael Sweet, however his header was turned away by Lee Roberts.
Stockton nearly added a third in the 80th minute, as Franks’ cross was met by Max Craggs, however he could only flick the ball wide of the post.
The home side sealed the win in the 90th minute, when Frank’s nodded home Hayes’ cross was close range to send his side through into the next round of the FA Cup.
Applications are now being taken for the last remaining tickets for the FA Cup game away to Stockton Town on Wednesday 2nd September, Kick Off 7:45pm
The applications will be dealt with in time received order with a maximum of 2 tickets per application until sold out.
The draws for the 1st 2 Rounds of the FA Vase & FA Cup have been drawn today.
In the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round we have been drawn away to Stockton Town, the game is due to be played on Tuesday September 1st. The winners of the tie will play either Nothallerton Town or Billingham Town away.
In the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round we have been drawn at home to Chester-le-Street, the game is due to be played on Saturday 19th September. The winners of the tie will play away to Sunderland RCA.
With the letter was the following on the return of fans to grounds
Return of Spectators
The FA has been working closely with the Government on the return of spectators at football matches at FA National League System level and The FA will provide an update on this in due course.
Shildon boss Daniel Moore says he expects more attacking football to come as his side welcomes Garforth Town to Dean Street in an extra FA cup preliminary round meeting this Saturday.
Speaking after Tuesday night’s convincing 5-1 victory over Ryhope CW, Moore outlined his vision for Shildon and preferred style of play.
“I want my teams to go out and attack, that’s what I loved doing as a player, so we’ve got good players in the forward areas of the pitch to make an impact”.
All this is music to fans ears as 13 goals in just 2 games has spread optimism like wildfire throughout the town with impressive attendances reflecting the quality on the pitch.
Manager Moore also highlighted the quality in depth the Railway Men possess praising the impact made from the bench on Tuesday evening.
“I was very pleased with the reaction from our players. I’ve just said to them Work rate and effort was great. Players who came off the bench as well changed the game in different ways”.
Meanwhile, looking ahead to Saturday’s cup tie.
While early in the season, the manager has already thrown the gauntlet down to his men to make Dean Street a fortress for any visiting side.
“They’re coming to us and I’ve said to the lads in there, we’ve got to make this place the same as it has been the last 2 games. A hard place to come”.
Shildon are out of the FA Cup after a 4-1 defeat away to Tadcaster Albion.
Joe Lumsden put the hosts 2 up in the first half. Daniel Moore scored a header to half the deficit but 2 further goals from Whitehouse and Stewart in the last minute put Tadcaster through.
FT Tadcaster Albion 4 Shildon 1
Goal Highlights
With Team Northumbria unfortunately resigning from the Northern League we have been given a bye in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup.
Tadcaster Albion of the Evo-Stik East League will now be our next opponents in the Preliminary Round on Saturday 25th August.
The Supporters Club will be running a bus to the game, can anyone who would like to travel please get in touch with either Paul Mulley or Russ Henderson to reserve your seat.
