The opposition: Runcorn Linnets
Nickname: The Linnets
Founded: 2006
Ground: Apec Taxis Stadium
Capacity: 1600
Daren Persson Stadium to Pontefract Collieries: 175 mile
Last Round in FA Trophy: Workington (Won 2-1)
Twitter: @RuncornLinnets
We welcome Dave Wilds’ Runcorn Linnets to the Daren Persson Stadium in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying round this Saturday, 24th September.
In the last round both sides enjoyed midweek wins with the Linnets seeing off their west division compatriots Workington with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Zack Clarke and Jamie Rainford.
Shields got past Pontefract Collieries courtesy of goals from Regan Paterson, Connor Oliver and Brad Hird.
The Linnets sit in 6th place picking up 10 points from their opening 6 games in the west division.
Last season they finished in the play-offs beating Leek Town in the semi’s 4-1 before losing 2-1 to Marine in the final.
The last time the Robins reached the second qualifying round was back in the 1991-92 season, when they were defeated 4-1 away to Southport.
Marc Nash and his squad will go into this game full of confidence on the back of two wins in succession and will be looking to put their names in the hat for the next round.
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:
Admission prices for Northern League and most Cup games:
- 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.
**Season tickets are not valid for this fixture**
