Northern League Division One
📅 Saturday 30th August 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 3:00 PM
📍 Daren Persson Stadium, NE29 0SS
North Shields are back at the Daren Persson Stadium this Saturday for the second instalment of their Cumbrian double header, as Carlisle City head to North Tyneside in what promises to be another competitive clash.
The Robins come into the game in buoyant mood following their 2-1 midweek victory over Penrith AFC, a result that lifted them into 3rd place in the league with 13 points. With a strong home crowd expected, the lads will be aiming to carry their momentum into another important fixture as they look to keep pace with the early frontrunners.
🔵 The Visitors – Carlisle City
Carlisle City have endured a mixed run of results so far but still sit firmly in the top half of the table with 11 points in 8th place. They’ve shown their attacking ability – particularly in their 3-1 victory over West Allotment Celtic, with Palmer, Smith, and Birdsall all on the scoresheet – but consistency has proved difficult to find, with heavy defeats to Whitley Bay and Kendal Town highlighting defensive frailties.
City will be determined to bounce back and prove a point against a Shields side that has been strong at home, making this encounter a key early-season test for both teams.
Recent Form
North Shields
• ✅ W 4-0 vs Crook Town
• ✅ W 2-0 vs West Allotment Celtic
• ❌ L 1-2 vs Horden CW
• ❌ L 0-3 vs Marske United
• ❌ L 0-1 vs Northallerton Town
• ✅ W 2-1 vs Penrith AFC
Carlisle City
• ✅ W 3-1 vs Boro Rangers
• ✅ W 3-1 vs West Allotment Celtic
• ❌ L 1-4 vs Kendal Town
• ❌ L 0-3 vs Whitley Bay
• ✅ W 3-1 vs West Allotment Celtic
• ❌ L 2-0 vs Easington Colliery
📊 League Positions
• North Shields – 3rd, 13 points
• Carlisle City – 8th, 11 points
📖 Previous Meetings
Last season saw the sides exchange victories:
• ✅ North Shields 4-0 Carlisle City (1st Nov 2024) – Goals from Lewis Suddick (6’, 16’) and Jordan Lashley (7’, 81’)
• ❌ Carlisle City 2-1 North Shields (25th Aug 2024) – Lee Mason (24’) on target for Shields
The Robins will take confidence from that big home win, but Carlisle proved they can edge Shields when given the chance, meaning Saturday could be another finely balanced contest.
🏟️ Matchday Information
🎟️ Admission Prices: Adults £8 | Concessions £5 | Children £2
🍔 Shields Scran – open serving hot food including the famous Shields Kebab (cash & card accepted)
🍻 The Robins Nest – open from 1:00 PM serving alcoholic & soft drinks (cash & card accepted)
🐕 Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads
🎟️ Golden Goal Tickets – £1 on entry
🥩 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). Ample free parking on surrounding streets.
