The opposition: Boro Rangers
Ground: Phoenix Park, TS14 3JW
Distance from the Daren Persson Stadium: 41 mile
Last Season: 1st place – Northern League Division Two
Twitter: @bororangers
After the disappointment of our midweek abandonment we turn our attention to this afternoon, when we welcome Boro Rangers to the Daren Persson Stadium.
Last season’s division two champions, have taken like a duck to water in the first division as they find themselves currently sitting in 4th place going into the game, they are currently on a three game winning streak and are unbeaten in their last games.
Through midweek, they entertained Pickering Town at their Lacy Road home in the North Riding Senior Cup, where they progressed with a 1-0 win. Owen Burns with the all important goal after 70 minutes. We were also scheduled to be in midweek action, however, the match official deemed the pitch unplayable an hour before kick off.
Brian Smith and his management team will be looking to get a first win under their belt, progress somewhat halted by bad weather and match postponed, however, in the games that we have been involved in, performances have improved despite the results not going our way, a bit more quality in the final third and the results may have been a whole lot different.
When the two sides met earlier in the season, on a cold November night, where 162 brave souls defied the elements to watch on as the Robins brought all 3 points back to North Tyneside with them courtesy of a 1-0 via a Connor Oliver back post header.
We hope that you can join us to get behind the lads, cheer them on and be that 12th man.
For those who are not able to make the game, updates will be available on our social media channels @northshieldsfc
Form Guide (Last 5 in all competitions)
The Robins L L W L D
Boro Rangers W W W L D
Admission
Adults £7
Concessions £5
Under 16’s Accompanied FREE
Matchday Programme £2.50
Additional Ticket Information
Half price season tickets are also on sale
Adults £60
Concessions £40
Season tickets are on sale via our website, www.northshieldsfc.co.uk
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 & 307 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).
