The Supporters Club are running coaches for the following games: –
11th November
Marske United – Departing 13:00 from Dean Street Clubhouse
FA Vase 2nd Round
15th November
Willington
League Cup 2nd Round
18th November
Consett
Ebac Northern League Division One
If you would like to reserve a seat please text Paul on 07704 828 522 asap. There are only a few remaining for the Marske United game on Saturday.
The Draws for the FA Vase & FA Cup have been made, Shildon’s opponents will be: –
FA Cup
Morpeth Town (H) on 5th August
Winners will be away to either Stockton or Guisborough in the next round
FA Vase
We will start in the 2nd Round proper which is due to take place on the 11th November after being given a bye for the first 3 rounds.
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