The opposition: Crook Town
Nickname: The Black and Ambers
Twitter: crooktown_afc
Current League Position: 8th
Tonight we welcome Crook Town to the Daren Persson Stadium in our final home game of the 2024/25 season.
Our visitors for tonight’s game leapfrogged the Robins at the weekend, courtesy of a 3-0 win over Seaham Red Star at the Sir Tom Cowie Stadium, a brace from Josh McDonald after Sonni Colemen opened the scoring securing the points.
The Robins fell to defeat at the weekend on the road at Guisborough Town, a bright start from the Robins undone by the hosts as they took the lead on the quarter of an hour mark through Joseph Smith, Brian Smith’s side hit back almost immediately when Dean Holmes latched onto Nelson Ogbewe’s parried effort. The hosts retook the lead on the stroke of half time, Jason Blackburn with a composed finish to give the Priorymen the 3 points.
It was back in October when the two sides, a contest which saw the Black and Ambers pick up the win, Ben Trotter and Craig Moody gave them a two goal buffer, before Jamie Holmes fired in a late lifeline but it was too little too late.
We hope that you can join us to cheer on the lads, if not, you can follow the action as it happens via our live match updates @northshieldsfc
Form Guide (Last 5 in all competitions)
North Shields L W L D W
Crook Town W W L W D
Admission
Adults £7
Concessions £5
Under 16’s Accompanied FREE \ Unaccompanied £1
Matchday Programme £2.50
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).
