We can confirm that the draws for the FA Cup and FA Trophy have been drawn and Shildon AFC have the following fixtures:
The Emirates FA Cup – Preliminary Round
Newcastle Benfield FC or Crook Town AFC vs Shildon AFC – tie to be held 20th August 2022
The Izuzu FA Trophy – First Round Qualifying
Shildon AFC vs Consett AFC – tie to be held 10th September 2022
The Izuzu FA Trophy – Second Round Qualifying
Bridlington Town AFC or Colne FC vs Shildon AFC or Consett AFC 24th September 2022
The draw for the first qualifying round of the FA cup was held today and Shildon AFC was drawn at home to South Shields FC. The tie is to be held on the 4th September 2021.
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.