Fixtures
Saturday 29th August v Morpeth Town
(home FA Cup) 3:00pm
Wednesday 2nd September v Bishop Auckland
(away) 7:30pm
Saturday 5th September v Jarrow Roofing
(away) 3:00pm
After three successive wins Aycliffe went down to a single goal loss at Seaham Red Star. It was a disappointing result for a team who had made an impressive start to the season. Red Star’s goal came after just 5 minutes when Liam McBryde headed on for Nicky Kane who sent his shot across James Winter’s goal and into the bottom corner.
Aycliffe had numerous chances to equalise starting with an effort just three minutes after the goal with Dennis Knight trying to chip the Seaham keeper who was able to stretch to get a hand on the ball. Knight had a penalty appeal turned down on 21 minutes after appearing to be tripped in the box.
The second half saw many more chances for Aycliffe but despite the forwards’ best efforts they were unable to find the net.
Aycliffe now have a tough away league game at FA Vase winners North Shields on Wednesday 26 August before returning to Moore Lane for the FA Cup tie against Morpeth Town.
The “Highwaymen” currently lead the Ebac Northern League having played three wins and a draw in their first four games. However, with the prize being a first ever appearance in the First Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup Aycliffe will want to give it their all. The winners will travel to either Brighouse Town or Atherton Collieries on 12 September.
Admission on Saturday is adults £6, concessions £4. For FA Cup games our usual policy of under 12’s being free does not apply & so they will pay £4.
