We would like to wish all our players, supporters, volunteers, and sponsors a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Shildon Football Club.
Thank you all for your continued support during 2020 and we look forward to seeing you all in what will hopefully be a better 2021.
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Shildon have been drawn to play at home to Warrington Rylands .
The game is scheduled to take place on Saturday 9th January 2021.
Stockton Town 1-3 Shildon: Match Report
Shildon saw off a tough Stockton Town side in the Buildbase FA Vase as they progressed to the fourth round at the Map Group UK Stadium.
Dean Thexton gave the Railwaymen the lead in the 13th minute before Kurt Matthews doubled his sides lead on the stroke of half time.
Nathan Mulligan pulled a goal back for Stockton in the 73rd minute, before Thexton sealed the win for Shildon five minutes from time.
Shildon reached the third round after an away win against Hallam, whilst Stockton defeated Charnock Richard at home.
The home side had the first chance of the game, when Kevin Hayes cut inside past Dom Curl however his effort was saved by Shaun Newbrook.
Thexton gave his side the lead just two minutes later, when his brilliant strike dipped over keeper Ross Coombe into the net.
Shildon almost went two up in the 33rd minute, when Thexton ran onto Daniel Moore’s long ball, before seeing his half-volley saved by Coombe.
The away side doubled their lead on the stroke of half time, as captain Chay Liddle played through Matthews who slotted home beyond Coombe.
Stockton pushed forward in the second half – Hayes and Shane Henry going close – however the Shildon back line stood strong and resilient.
The hosts did find a way back into the game through Mulligan, as he brought down a cross before firing low past Newbrook to half the deficit.
Shildon’s two goal advantage was restored in the 85th minute, when Michael Sweet laid the ball off to Thexton, who excellently placed the ball into the top corner to seal the win.
Stockton bow out of the competition at the third round, whilst Shildon continue their quest to Wembley.
Our next opponents in the FA Vase will be Hallam FC after they won an entertaining game against AFC Blackpool 4-3 yesterday.
Hallam are the World’s Second Oldest Football Club founded in 1860 and play at the World’s Oldest Football Ground, Sandygate.
Sadly the game will be played behind closed does with both areas currently in tier 3 restrictions.
Hallam FC are however looking to stream the game live so hopefully supporters will be able to view online.
The game will take place on Saturday 12th December.
Shildon progressed to the FA Vase Second Round as they beat Bootle 2-0 away from home at the Berry Street Garage Stadium.
Joe Posthill gave the away side the lead in the 54th minute after cutting inside from the right wing before firing home.
Chay Liddle sealed the win for the Railwaymen in the 72nd minute when his shot nestled into the bottom corner.
With the wind behind them, Bootle had the most chances in the first half, however Shildon had some chances of their own.
The home side had the first chance of the game, when Steven Hoy saw his long range effort equally matched by Shaun Newbrook.
Dean Thexton nearly gave Shildon the lead, when he drove inside before seeing his whipped effort saved by Ryan Jones.
Bootle almost took the lead just before half-time, when Kieran Halligan’s long range strike was well turned away by Newbrook.
Shildon took the lead in the 54th minute, when Posthill cut inside with a neat stepover before curling his effort into the bottom corner past Jones.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 72nd minute, when Liddle picked up the ball on the edge of the box, before firing a pinpoint effort into the bottom corner.
Michael Sweet nearly added a third for the away side, however his low effort was brilliantly saved by Jones.
Bootle pushed forward trying to get back into the game, however anything Bootle threw forward, Shildon threw back.
The whole Shildon team produced a fantastic performance – Daniel Moore in particular – as they capped off a great display with a win and a clean sheet that sees them go into the next round of the FA Vase.
We have been drawn to play either Hallam or AFC Blackpool in the 2nd Round of the FA Vase.
At the moment there is no scheduled date for the tie as the FA remain in dialogue with the UK Government in relation to men’s ‘non-elite’ football in England and will release the fixture date for The Buildbase FA Vase Second Round Proper in due course.
Shildon were held to a 1-1 draw away to 10 man Ryhope CW at Ryhope Recreational Park in the Ebac Northern League Division One.
Dean Thexton gave the Railwaymen the lead in the 14th minute when he poked the ball home after a scramble in the box.
Danni Lay was sent off for the hosts before David Vincent levelled the game for the home side from the spot.
Shildon sat in fifth place before the game seven points off top, whilst Ryhope sat in 15th.
Thexton gave Shildon the lead with the first real chance of the game, when Kurt Matthews saw his low shot saved by James Winter, before Thexton followed up and poked home.
Thexton almost doubled his sides lead just two minutes later, when he took the ball past two defenders before seeing his strike blocked on the line by Jack Walker.
With the visitors piling on the pressure, they almost made it two when Joe Posthill’s cross was met by Michael Sweet, however his header went just over the bar.
The home side were reduced to 10 men in the 51st minute, when Lay brought down Matthews with a reckless challenge.
Despite having 10 men, Ryhope clawed themselves back into the game and were awarded a penalty in the 61st minute, when Ben Trotter brought down the forward in the box.
Vincent stepped up to take the penalty, sending Shaun Newbrook the wrong way to bring his side level.
Shildon kept pushing and could have went ahead in the 82nd minute, when the ball fell to Thexton in the box, however he could only send his volley over the bar.
Danny Craggs had a great chance in the 86th minute, however he sent his shot over the bar from six yards.
The match finished level, in what was a decent point for both sides on the night.
Shildon and Stockton Town played out an entertaining goalless draw at Dean Street in the Ebac Northern League Division One.
The first chance of the game came in the 20th minute, when Kurt Matthews picked out Joe Posthill on the edge of the box, before the winger saw his curling effort saved by Callum Roberts.
Shildon went close again 27 minutes in, when Jack Naylor’s cross deflected back into the path of Matthews, who could only fire his effort over the bar from six yards out.
The away side responded with a chance of their own, as Kevin Hayes picked up the ball on the edge before sending his long range effort just wide of the post.
Michael Sweet almost gave Shildon the lead on the hour Mark, when he brought down Matthews’ cross before seeing his half-volley saved by Roberts.
The home side had a great chance to take the lead in the 66th minute, when Chay Liddle’s ball over the top set Sweet clean through on goal, however his low effort was tipped around the post by Roberts.
Stockton had a great chance to go ahead, when Lewis King drove forward before laying off to Shane Henry, before Shaun Newbrook pulled off a great save to tip Henry’s thunderous effort over the bar.
Shildon had another great chance to score in the 78th minute, when Danny Craggs’ cross was met by Sweet, however he could only send his header over the bar from six yards out.
Shildon drop down to tenth after their, however have a game in hand on most teams above them. Stockton sit in fifth after the draw.
Final Score : Shildon 0 Stockton Town 0
Attendance 150
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Sunderland RCA vs Shildon: Match Preview
Shildon travel to the Sunderland LGV Park to face Sunderland RCA in the FA Vase Second Qualifying Round.
The Railwaymen overcame the challenge of Chester-Le-Street in the First Round Qualifying, whilst RCA went straight into the second round.
The visitors are on good form, having won their last two league games against Seaham Red Star and Bishop Auckland.
Ahead of a busy October month, a win would certainly help to keep momentum going for their upcoming league fixtures.
Having lost their previous two league games, against Billingham Town and Ashington, RCA will be hopeful to get back to winning ways.
Billy Greulich-Smith remains out, however there is no further injury concerns ahead of the game.