Northern League Division One
📅 Tuesday 26th August 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 7:45 PM
📍 Daren Persson Stadium, NE29 0SS
North Shields return to action under the lights at the Daren Persson Stadium as they welcome Penrith AFC in what promises to be another competitive Northern League Division One clash.
The Robins will be eager to respond following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Northallerton Town, where a tight contest was ultimately decided by a single goal despite Shields enjoying long spells of pressure. With two home fixtures in quick succession, this midweek test provides the perfect opportunity to bounce back and climb further up the table.
🔵 Penrith’s Season So Far
The visitors have shown both resilience and firepower in their early games, with plenty of goals featuring in each outing:
🤝 Newcastle Benfield 2-2 Penrith – Hunter (2)
❌ Boro Rangers 5-1 Penrith – Hunter
✅ Penrith 6-0 Thornaby – Shields (3), Brown, Hunter, Hammell
🤝 Whickham 2-2 Penrith – Shields, Hunter
❌ Whitley Bay 3-2 Penrith – Hunter, Brown
Penrith’s attacking threats are clear to see, with Jordan Hunter and Ryan Shields both in fine form, regularly finding the net. However, their results also suggest vulnerabilities at the back — something North Shields will be looking to exploit.
🔴 Recent Meetings
The Robins have enjoyed success against the Bonny Blues in recent fixtures:
✅ Penrith 2-3 North Shields (7th Aug 2024) – Ryan Carr (2), Lee Mason
✅ Penrith 0-2 North Shields (16th Nov 2024) – Lewis Suddick (pen), Dan Downey
Both games were hard-fought, but Shields’ clinical edge made the difference — something they will be keen to rediscover on Tuesday evening.
📊 The Story So Far
North Shields: P8, W3, D1, L4
League Position: 7th
Penrith: P7, W1, D4, L2 – goals scored in every game
League Position: 12th
With Shields currently sitting 7th and Penrith aiming to climb into the top half, this game has all the makings of a crucial early-season marker.
🏟️ Matchday Information
🎟️ Admission Prices: Adults £8 | Concessions £5 | Children £2
🍔 Shields Scran – open serving hot food including the famous Shields Kebab plus hot/cold drinks (cash & card accepted)
🍻 The Robins Nest – open from 6:00pm serving alcoholic and soft drinks (cash & card accepted)
🐕 Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads
🎟️ Golden Goal Tickets – £1 as you enter the ground
🥩 North Shields Meat Draw – sponsored by North Shields Quality Butchers (£1 per strip, available in the clubhouse)
🚗 Parking: Limited spaces at the ground (players & officials only) but ample free parking on surrounding streets
