The opposition: Shildon AFC
Nickname: The Railwaymen
Founded: 1890
Daren Persson Stadium to Shildon: 35 mile
Last Season: 19th Place – Northern Premier League – East Division
Twitter: @Official_SAFC
Tomorrow we welcome Shildon AFC to the Daren Persson Stadium in a top of the table clash as first take on third, with both teams making an unbeaten start to their league campaigns.
Our visitors currently reside in first place, with two wins and a draw in their first 3 games, an opening day win at West Allotment followed up by another win on the road at Northallerton Town before a midweek draw at West Auckland Town.
Both teams last played against each other last season in the Northern Premier League – East Division with the visitors taking all 3 points at our place on boxing day, coming through behind after Regan Paterson put the Robins in front.
We hope that you can join us at the Daren Persson Stadium to cheer on the lads, for those visiting us for the first time, details of how to find us can be found below.
If you are not able to make the journey, updates will be available via social media @northshieldsfc
Admission
Adults £8
Concessions £5
Under 16’s £1
Matchday Programme £2.50
**Please note turnstile is CASH only
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 & 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).
