Northern League Division One
📅 Wednesday 20th August 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 7:30 PM
📍 Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground, DL15 9PW
🎟️ Admission: Adults £8 | Concessions £5 | Children £2
North Shields are back in action tonight as they travel to County Durham to take on Crook Town in Division One. With both sides looking to bounce back after tricky starts to the season, there’s plenty on the line under the floodlights.
🔴 The Robins So Far
The Robins come into this fixture looking to rediscover the form shown on the opening day. A solid win at West Allotment Celtic (2-0) got the campaign off to the perfect start, but back-to-back defeats against Horden CW (2-1) and Marske United (3-0) have left Shields aiming to steady the ship.
Currently sitting 9th in the table, Shields will be keen to take three points on the road and build momentum heading into a busy run of fixtures.
🟡⚫ Our Hosts – Crook Town
It’s been a difficult start for Crook Town, who are yet to pick up a point this season.
Defeats to Newcastle Benfield (2-1), West Auckland (4-0) and Kendal Town (2-0) leave them sitting 20th in the division.
Despite their league position, Crook have proven to be stubborn opponents, and with home backing at the Millfield Ground, they’ll be eager to spark their season into life.
📜 Previous Meetings
Recent games between the clubs have been close contests:
30 Oct 2024 – Crook Town 2-1 North Shields – Goal: Jamie Holmes
8 Apr 2025 – North Shields 2-1 Crook Town – Goals: Jamie Holmes, Lewis Suddick
The Robins will be aiming for a repeat of April’s victory at the Daren Persson Stadium.
🚗 Getting to the Ground
Address: Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground, Crook, DL15 9PW
Parking: There is a public car park directly opposite the ground, making it an easy option for travelling supporters.
By Road: From the A1(M), take the A690 exit towards Crook, following signs into the town centre. The ground is well signposted locally.
🍔 Matchday at Crook
Supporters can enjoy hot food and refreshments, with Only Foods and Sauces serving their popular matchday menu, including the club’s famous Black & Amber Burger.
⚽ A big opportunity awaits for both teams tonight: Shields looking to climb the table and Crook desperate to claim their first points of the season.
Come on you Robins! 🔴⚪
