The opposition: Ossett United
Nickname: The Sheepicorns
Founded: 2018
Ground: Ingfield, Ossett, WF5 9HA
Capacity: 1950
Daren Persson Stadium to Ossett United : 109 mile
Last result: 1-1 v Consett (H)
Last Season Finished: 9th (NPL East Division)
Twitter: @OssettUnited
Ossett United were formed in October 2018, following the merger of Ossett Town AFC (est. 1936) and Ossett Albion (est. 1944). Both clubs managed to gain Northern Premier League status and maintain it for a remarkable period of time, before the merger happened.
Last weekend they drew 1-1 with Consett and during the week they have secured the services of Alex Peterson who opened the scoring in last Saturday’s 0-2 defeat against Sheffield FC.
Marc Nash and his men will be looking to bounce back after last week’s disappointing loss, however we still sit in 7th place and will be looking to use home advantage to get back to the recent good run of form we have been on.
The Sheepicorns find themselves in 12th place coming into the fixture, unbeaten in their last two games, beating Long Eaton United 2-0 on the road prior to the aforementioned 1-1 draw with Consett.
A good game is in store and we look forward to welcoming you to Daren Persson Stadium to cheer on the lads!
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
All payable at the turnstiles except where games are deemed all-ticket. Please note our turnstile is cash only.
