Tag: Northern League

FA decision to terminate Season 2019/20

Today we have learned of the FA’s decision that the National League in which we compete at Step 5  should be ended with immediate effect and that all results will be expunged meaning no promotion or relegation 
 
This is very cruel on Shildon AFC as I firmly believe we would have gone onto win promotion and go into play at a level the Club has never played at before. 
 
As Chairman I’m absolutely devastated by this news but I’m more concerned for  everyone else associated with the Club, our volunteers, supporters, sponsors and not least of all our Management Team and Players who have been absolutely outstanding all season and I feel deserved so much better than today’s decision 
 
We have invested heavily this season, in terms of money but also  in time and effort which has all been wasted. Now is not the time to make decisions on what happens next, it’s the time to thank everyone for  your support and superb efforts throughout the course of a season in which we were 80% through and 10 points ahead of 4th. Let’s not forget those facts!!
 
There are bigger problems that we are currently facing at the moment so please stay safe and take care 

NEW SIGNING | Michael Sweet on loan from Blyth Spartans

Michael Sweet has joined on loan until the end of the season from National North side Blyth Spartans.

Sweet has led the Spartans attack regularly this term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. He signed for Blyth Spartans in the summer after scoring 128 goals in four seasons at Consett AFC. 

We are delighted to secure Michael for the rest of the season to help with our promotion push. He’s a proven goalscorer at this level and will go straight into the squad for our game against Seaham Red Star on Saturday (Subject to League Registration).

We would like to thank Blyth Spartans for their co-operation in making this deal happen.

FULL TIME | Shildon 2 West Didsbury & Chorlton 0

Shildon are through to the 2nd round of the FA Vase after a 2-0 victory against West Didsbury & Chorlton

Nathan Steel gave Shildon the perfect start after 2 minutes with a cool finish past the West goalkeeper.

West Didsbury & Chorlton were down to 10 men after 10 minutes when Lee Gavin was given a straight red card for a tackle on Ben Trotter.

In the final minute of the half Danny Craggs double the advantage forcing the ball home from a Heywood cross.

Shaun Newbrook tipped a shot over to keep the clean sheet in tact and Billy Greulich-Smith had a goal disallowed late in the second half.

Final Score : Shildon 2 West Didsbury & Chorlton 0

Attendance 257

Man of The Match : David Palmer 

MATCH PREVIEW | Whitley Bay v Shildon Match Preview, 5th October 3pm by Josh Hart

Shildon return to league action against Whitley Bay.

 

Following a 2-0  win away at Willington in league cup group F, the Railway Men will be looking to continue the fine football displayed, as they take a trip to Hillheads Park to face 16th placed Whitley Bay.

 

Shildon, who currently sit 6th in the league, will be hoping to finally secure all 3 points following an indifferent set of results in recent weeks.

 

The victory at Willington will, however provide Daniel Moore’s men with confidence of securing back to back away wins, which could in-turn see the Railway Men jump to 4th in the league.

 

A 3-1 victory for Shildon when the sides last met at Hillheads park, will be a result manager Daniel Moore will be looking to replicate this Saturday.

 

Although Manager Moore will be prioritising a win first and foremost, The Railway Men will be hopeful of securing a second clean sheet in four days against a Whitley Bay side that have netted just 12 times in the league this season.

 

With Shildon currently being the leagues second highest scorers (29 league goals) a clean sheet could go along way to increasing the Railway Men’s goal difference – something which could prove critical come the end of the season.

 

A win would see Shildon move onto 21 points, potentially leaving the Railway Men just a point off both second placed Stockton Town and third placed Consett (with 2 games in hand).  

 

MATCH PREVIEW | Shildon v Seaham Red Star by Josh Hart

Shildon look to return to winning ways at Dean Street

 

Following back to back away defeats on the road to Stockton and West Auckland Town respectively, Shildon will be hoping to get back on track against a Seaham Red Star side that currently sit 19th in the league.

 

Despite a much improved performance against high flying Stockton Town, The Railway Men have still failed to net in their last two outings, something manager Daniel Moore will look to see addressed this weekend.

 

Moore may be looking towards star forward Billy Greulich-Smith to continue the fine form displayed against Northallerton, which saw the striker bag a Hat-trick in a convincing 3-0 win.

 

With the away side leaking 23 league goals and picking up just 1 win all season, Shildon will be looking to ensure that they take maximum points against the relegation battling side, but cannot afford any complacency.

 

A 2-2 draw when the sides last met at Dean Street saw Shildon blow the 2-0 lead they secured in the opening 10 minutes.  Manager Daniel Moore will be hoping for a similar start when the sides meet on Saturday, but will also expect a higher level of concentration throughout, in-order to assure the 3 points

 

A win for Shildon could see The Railway Men move into the top 4, leapfrogging Guisborough Town, who face mid-table Newcastle Benfield.  

FULL TIME | West Auckland 4 Shildon 0

West Auckland outplayed Shildon at the Wanted stadium running out 4-0 winners.

Shildon were behind after 2 mins when Adam Mitchell scored from a Purewal cross.  Shildon had a couple of chances but went in at half time 1-0 down.

2 minutes int o the second half David Dowson scored after rounding Shaun in the Shildon goal. 5 minutes later Dowson scored again turning in a cross. Amar Purewal finished the scoring after 67 mins.

Full Time : West Auckland 4 Shildon 0