The opposition: Consett AFC
Nickname: The Steelmen
Founded: 1899
Ground: Belle View Stadium, Consett
Capacity: 3770 (250 seated)
Daren Persson Stadium to Consett: 25 mile
Last result: 2-1 Win v Dunston
Reverse fixture: 0-0 at Consett
Last Season Finished: 2nd (Promotion via play-off)
Twitter: @ConsettAFC
Marc Nash and his men welcome Tony Fawcett’s Consett to the Daren Persson Stadium on Saturday.
Just three points separate the two sides, at this point in the season, with both teams going into their 21st league fixture of the campaign.
After Monday’s disappointing defeat to Hebburn, saw the Robins drop five places in the league table to 15th. Consett’s 2-1 victory at home to Dunston saw them rise to 10th place.
Consett come into the contest unbeaten in their last 3, winning 2 and drawing 1, including a 2-1 away win against second placed Stockton Town.
The Robins come into the contest on the back of consecutive 2-1 defeats, despite being the better team in both games. The boys will be looking to put things right and back to winning ways, knowing that a win could propel them back up the table.
Off the pitch, Marc has bolstered the Robins attack, bringing in the highly rated Callum Larmouth from West Allotment Celtic, he has bagged 12 goals in all competitions so far this season.
How to find us
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).
Car Parking:
We have a car park in front of the ground to accommodate Players and Officials, parking for spectators is on the streets surrounding the ground.
Admission:
- Adults £9
- Concessions (Senior Citizens) £6
- Children (Under 16’s) £3
Season Tickets are valid for this game
All payable at the turnstiles except where games are deemed all-ticket. Please note our turnstile is cash only.
