Shildon were knocked out of the FA Vase with a 4-1 defeat to Atherton Collieries.
Amar Purewal gave Shildon the lead after 55 minutes but 5 minutes later Atherton drew level through a Hardcastle Volley after a mix up in the Shildon defence. 3mins later Battersby glanced a header into the corner of the net to make it 2-1.
On 70mins another header from Lafferty and then on 87 minutes Cover made the final score 4-1.
Full match report to follow.
Shildon AFC go into the last 32 of the FA Vase on Saturday when they entertain highly fancied Atherton Collieries from the North West Counties League.
Atherton are expected to bring a large following to the game and Shildon Chairman David Dent has asked for the support of the town for the big game ” The game against Atherton represents a really exciting tie. Whilst they will no doubt install us as favourites we are well aware of the quality within their squad and to go and beat Penrith away as comprehensively as they did in the last round is a good illustration of their abilities.
” We know that Atherton will bring a large following to the game and to help Shildon progress I know the Management Team and players would really appreciate the backing of a big Shildon crowd. We have a fantastic squad with some FA Vase winners in the team who will thrive in front of a big crowd. Let’s get behind the team, come to the game in red if you can and let’s make it a carnival atmosphere. If we win on Saturday we are only 3 rounds away from Wembley so let’s see if we can push the crowd north of 500. ”
The game kicks off 3pm at Dean Street but the bar and gates will be open from 12pm
Shildon progress into Monday’s draw of the FA Vase after a 2-1 victory of current Northern League Leaders North Shields.
Micky Rae gave Shildon the lead after 8 mins with a header. In the second half Amar Purewal’s shot was fumbled into the net by the North Shields goalkeeper.
Nick Liversedge was then sent of for Shildon before Denver Morris scored with 15 mins to go, but Shildon held out.
Match Report to follow
Shildon have been drawn away to current Northern League leaders North Shields in the 3rd round of the FA Vase.
The match will take place on the 3rd December 2016
Shildon will find out there opponents in the next round of the Vase in Monday’s draw after a commanding 5-0 victory away at Pickering Town.
Goals coming from Micky Rae x 2, Bobby Moore, David Ferguson and Amar Purewal.
Goal highlights as below
Tom’s photos of our FA Vase First Round game are now online at Flickr
Photos are online at Flickr
Shildon were knocked out of the FA Vase by Handsworth Parramore who won the game in extra time 5-4.
Shildon’s goals coming from Mark Doninger 3 and Gary Brown. Marc Ellison was sent off.
Match report to follow
The supporters club are running a bus to Handsworth Parramore for the FA Vase 1st Round game 31st of October.
If anyone would like to travel please contact Winnie on 07784975451 or Russ on 07538789464 asap.
Update 25/10/2015
*** Please note that there are 2 seats available.
*** The bus will arrive at the King William pub at 9:30 and will leave at 9:45. The bus will leave immediately after the game is finished.
Prices Adults – £ 15 Concessions – £ 10