The opposition: Birtley Town
Nickname: The Hoops
Daren Persson Stadium to Birtley Town: 11 mile
Last Season: 5th Place – Northern League Division One – Promotion via Play-Off
Twitter: @BirtleyTFC
Tomorrow football returns to the Daren Persson Stadium as we play host to the league leaders Birtley Town.
Our visitors have made an impressive start to their league campaign, losing just one of their opening seven games, picking up 18 points, scoring 21 goals along the way.
Last time out for the Robins, saw a comprehensive demolition of Northallerton Town by Dan Iredale’s men, running out 8-0 winners courtesy of goals from Regan Paterson x3, Dan Turner x2, Rio Joisce x2 and Tom Potter completing the scoring.
We hope that you can join us at the Daren Persson Stadium to cheer on the lads, for those visiting us for the first time, details of how to find us can be found below.
If you are not able to make the journey, updates will be available via social media @northshieldsfc
Admission
Adults £8
Concessions £5
Under 16’s £1
Matchday Programme £2.50
**Please note turnstile is CASH only
How to find us
Whether you’re a North Shields fan or you’re following another team to Tyneside, you can look forward to a warm North East welcome at The Daren Persson Stadium.
In this visitor guide, you’ll find all the important information you need before your arrival.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
By Car
The postcode of the stadium is NE29 0SS. Some limited parking spaces can be found at the stadium and there is plenty and free street parking on West Percy Road adjacent to the stadium.
By the Tyne & Wear Metro
Tyneside is well served by a light rail system known as the Tyne & Wear Metro. North Shields is easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre from Monument station where trains to the Coast go via North Shields. The Daren Persson Stadium is served by two stops, Meadow Well (5 minutes’ walk) or North Shields (10 minutes’ walk).
By Bus
The 306 & 310 bus service from Newcastle City Centre (Haymarket Bus Station) to Tynemouth runs within close proximity to the stadium. The stadium is located off Waterville Road (East).
