The opposition: West Didsbury and Chorlton
Formed: 1908
Nickname: West
Twitter: @WD_CFC
FA Vase fever is to hit the Daren Persson Stadium once more as the Robins welcome NWCFL Premier Division outfit West Didsbury & Chorlton with a place in the last 16 awaiting the victors.
With the late heroics of the last round still very much fresh in the mind of Robins supporters, the excitement levels have heightened as the game has got closer with the lure of a day out at Wembley that one step closer.
The Robins left it late in the previous round, a goal down with 5 minutes of normal time left plus time added on to play, Dan Waldon and Jordan Lashley turned the game on its head to knock out league leaders Redcar Athletic.
Our visitors progressed through the previous round with an emphatic 5-1 win over Silsden of the Northern Counties East Football League, a Jordan Lazenby hattrick and Lewis Billingsley and Billy Matthews with the goals.
The Robins were in midweek action as they welcomed Tow Law Town to the Daren Persson Stadium, resulting in a 4-1 win with goals from Lee Mason, Jordan Lashley, Dan Waldon and Nelson Ogbewe with Ben Dibb-Fuller with a consolation goal for the visitors.
Our opponents were last in action last Wednesday when they took on Chadderton in the Manchester Premier Cup, the game finished 2-2 with Chadderton progressing with 5-4 penalty shootout win.
A player to watch for our visitors is forward, Jordan Lazenbury, an integral part of the team, having found the back off the net 22 times so far this season.
We hope that you can join us for the game and cheer on the lads as they look to reach the last 16, if not, you can follow all the action as it happens via our social media channels @northshieldsfc
Form Guide (In all competitions)
North Shields W L W W W
West Didsbury L W W W W
Road to the Fourth Round
North Shields
Redcar Town (A) 0-4 1st QR
Billingham Town (H) 3-0 2nd QR
Wakefield (A) 0-1 1st Rnd
Charnock Richard (H) 3-1 2nd Rnd
Redcar Athletic 1-2 (A) 3rd Rnd
West Didsbury and Chorlton
Stockport Town (H) 1-0 1st Rnd
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion (A) 0-2 2nd Rnd
Silsden (H) 5-1 3rd Rnd
Admission (Season Tickets Not Valid)
Adults £7
Concession £5
Under 16’s £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).
