The opposition: Whitley Bay
Nickname: The Seahorses
Twitter: @WhitleyBayFC
Current League Position: 7th
Last Season’s Finish: 10th
Tomorrow is the day that all Robins fans look out for when the fixtures are released and marked in their diaries, El Coastico Day!
This being the first meeting between the two sides this campaign due to the fixture being rescheduled with the reverse fixtures scheduled for the last game of the season.
The Seahorses’ under the guidance of Jay Bates come into the contest on the back of successive 1-0 wins, the last outing on the road at Kendal Town, where former Robin Regan Paterson scored the all important goal to secure the win over the MIntcakes.
Brian Smith’ side will be rejuvenated after a free midweek following last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Whickham, putting an end to the losing streak which stretched 9 games.
Nelson Ogbewe, Lee Mason and Jordan Lashley on target for the Robins with Fin Neary and Mason Hardy were on target for the Lang Jacks in an entertaining back and forth contest.
When the two sides met last season, it was the Seahorses who came out on top in a 2-0 win, goals from Elliot Day and current Robin Lewis Suddick securing the points.
We hope that you can join us to cheer on the lads, if not, you can follow the action as it happens via our live match updates @northshieldsfc
Form Guide (Last 5 in all competitions)
North Shields W L L L L
Whitley Bay W W L L W
Admission
Adults £7
Concessions £5
Under 16’s Accompanied FREE \ Unaccompanied £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).
